Draken Europe offers exciting careers that matter.
We believe that mission success does not start with the mission itself. It begins with our people.
Draken also believes in fair reward and recognition for our employees. As such, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including up to 12% matching pension contributions, bonus incentives, discounted PMI, electric car scheme, tech vouchers, wellbeing programmes and much more.
The Role
Draken Europe is seeking a highly skilled Production Planner & Controller (PP&C) to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Production Planning & Control Lead, this role is pivotal in ensuring the efficient execution of aircraft maintenance planning activities in line with aviation regulations and international standards.
You’ll be at the heart of our operations, coordinating with engineering, supply chain, and customer teams to deliver safe, compliant, and timely maintenance solutions.
This is a part time role offering 14.5 hours per week and the hours are Thursday 0800 - 1600 & Friday 0800 - 1530.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with aviation regulations (EASA, UK CAA, UK MAA, etc.)
- Plan and schedule maintenance activities, ensuring resource availability
- Liaise with procurement to manage parts and tooling requirements
- Coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers to meet deadlines
- Support CAMO Maintenance Planning and attend planning meetings
- Provide out-of-hours maintenance watch capability
- Maintain accurate records and support safety investigations
- Contribute to quality, safety, and compliance monitoring systems
Experience / skills / qualifications
- Proven experience in aviation production planning & control
- Knowledge of EASA, UK CAA, UK Military, and FAA regulations (advantageous)
- Familiarity with ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001, 27001)
- Understanding of Safety Management Systems (SMS)
- Relevant technical qualifications (e.g., Part 66 License, Aerospace Degree, Aviation Apprenticeship)
- Ability to obtain SC-Level security clearance
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities
- High level of integrity, resilience, and business acumen
- Proficiency in MS Office and planning software
Why Join Draken Europe?
At Draken Europe, we deliver mission-critical aviation services to military and government customers. You’ll be part of a team that values safety, precision, and innovation. We offer a supportive environment, opportunities for growth, and the chance to work on unique and exciting aviation projects.
Our employee values
Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and we celebrate the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspective and talent supports our values and drives our success, with a mix of voices generating better discussions, business decisions and outcomes for all.
At all our sites internationally, every member of the Draken Europe team is accountable to ensure that we are all treated fairly and with respect.
We are also an Armed Forces friendly organisation, and as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who met the criteria in our job specifications.
In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process, please liaise with us if any reasonable adjustments are required.