The Fleet Planning SME reports to the Fleet Planning Lead and through the effective utilisation of subject matter knowledge and experience be able to support the delivery of fleet planning at strategic and tactical levels, to enable the maximisation of operational efficiency and minimisation of costs.The Post Holder should have good/strong quantitative and analytical skills/experience, with lean management principles, and be an effective, credible communicator with good interpersonal skills.They will require an understanding of the Aircraft maintenance schedule and have a good understanding of the relationships with interfacing areas.Core Activities:Developing and producing strategic fleet plans and fleet scenario/options modelling, to inform strategic decision making and determine the operational prioritisation for the fleet.Generating and agreeing tactical fleet and maintenance plans for the designated fleet, including rolling forecasts in line with contractual and operational requirements, of all scheduled maintenance events, both On and Off aircraft.Undertaking the planning of aircraft and component maintenance to ensure compliance with the operator maintenance programme, mandatory requirements, applicable technical instructions and capability embodiment programmes. Take ownership of the creation of the Statement of Work (SoW) and maintain oversight of the generation of maintenance work packs.Working with the customer, maintenance tasking & verification team, Part 145 organisation and all other key stakeholders, in order to deliver the required standards of continuing airworthiness and contract delivery.Reviewing and reporting on the effectiveness of the SoW, pre-input and post-output review meeting (PIRM & PORM) processes and work scope completion achieved during aircraft and component maintenance events, across all responsible maintenance locations. Ensure any trends are identified and escalated.Ensuring changes in the customer’s requirements are reviewed and implemented in the aircraft and component maintenance plans, e.g. fatigue life limits, capability upgrades, customer-approved modification programmes, etc. Ensure all issues are addressed within the SoW and to the applicable timescales.Requirements:Minimum of a recognised qualification to NVQ3/ONC level in a relevant discipline or suitable equivalent.Understands the regulatory framework and its applicability to the fleet planning processes and activities.Able to build good relationships with customers, Part 145 Organisation and other key stakeholders’ personnel.Have operational knowledge and understanding of the platform contract, the fleet’s performance and the business key performance metrics.Demonstrate an understanding of reliability programmes and the impact of their findings on the operator maintenance programme.Human Factors - Standard Course Specification.E&PW Awareness - Standard Course Specification.ITAR Awareness - Standard Course Specification.IT Literate.#J-18808-Ljbffr