Planning Controller

We know that every British Airways colleague is on their own, original journey.

That’s why we believe in putting our people in control of their careers, encouraging all those who work for us to view and apply for internal job opportunities right across our airline.

Perhaps you’re ready to move upwards and take on a new challenge within your business area. Or maybe you’re inspired to move to a different department and broaden your experience.

Whichever direction you’re headed next, we want you to be able to progress in a way that feels right for you, with the support of your manager.

British Airways never stands still, and we don’t expect our people to either!

The role:

Planning Controller

Heavy Maintenance is a key operational area responsible for delivering aircraft checks safely, efficiently and on schedule. The Operations Support teams play a crucial role in keeping our aircraft maintenance programme running smoothly and safely.  The Planning Controller plays a vital role by leading and influencing the support and production teams to deliver the plan.

What you’ll do:

As a Planning Controller, you will:

• Manage the SAP revision and associated Primavera network during a maintenance input to ensure compliance.
• Provide the Customer with Production control activities that include; material review, manage list of work amendments to planned load and Finance plan, check planning administration and SAP compliance management.
• A key stakeholder in the Pre-Input Planning activities, ensuring all risks and critical elements are identified and mitigated prior to an input commencing at BAMC.
• Produce check plans and timelines to ensure they are realistic and that there are sufficient resources across the business to meet the customer’s downtime requirements.
• Assist in business and operational reporting / communication as required.
• Support Check Packaging administration when required, including auditing of work packs.
• Provide Technical research and support to Production.
• Understand and adhere to departmental procedures.
• Carry out any other duties within their competencies as required.
• Support other departments as operationally required.

What you’ll bring to British Airways:

The role requires strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work flexibly in a fast‑paced, changing environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound analytical and problem‑solving capability, be comfortable working under pressure, able to influence and negotiate effectively, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Your experience:

The role requires a minimum 5 GCSEs at grade C or above in English and Mathematics, HNC/Aircraft maintenance apprenticeship or equivalent, City and Guilds 2597.  Also, a broad understanding of aircraft maintenance.  Primavera or Microsoft Project desirable.  A Leadership or Project Management qualification is desirable along with knowledge of SAP database & Network management and detailed knowledge of SAP planning transactions.  A detailed knowledge of resources application, scheduling, levelling and reporting.

Inclusion & Diversity

At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.

Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.

Apply via ba.com careers.