Workshop Controller & Maintenance Planner

Workshop Controller & Maintenance Planner - Woodgate Aviation

Due to continued growth and expansion, Woodgate Aviation is seeking an experienced and highly organised Workshop Controller & Maintenance Planner to oversee and coordinate the day-to-day operations of our aircraft maintenance facility supporting business and general aviation aircraft.

This is an excellent opportunity for an aviation professional with strong maintenance planning experience, leadership capability, and a detailed understanding of aircraft maintenance operations to join a professional and growing aviation organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate all aircraft maintenance activities to maximise workshop efficiency and minimise aircraft downtime
• Allocate and distribute maintenance tasks across engineers and technicians based on workload, aircraft status, and operational priorities
• Monitor maintenance progress and ensure all planned deadlines, maintenance slots, and operational commitments are achieved
• Maintain accurate maintenance planning records, work packs, and tracking systems
• Coordinate aircraft inputs, maintenance inspections, defect rectification, and scheduled servicing activities
• Assist with parts planning and resource coordination to ensure availability of tooling, materials, and components
• Ensure workshop housekeeping, safety standards, and operational procedures are consistently maintained
• Work closely with management to improve workflow efficiency, planning processes, and customer service standards

Requirements:

• Previous experience within aircraft maintenance planning, workshop control, or aviation maintenance supervision
• Strong understanding of business and general aviation maintenance operations
• Knowledge of aviation regulatory requirements and maintenance documentation procedures
• Excellent organisational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple aircraft projects simultaneously
• Strong leadership skills with a professional and approachable manner
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet operational deadlines
• Computer literacy and experience using maintenance planning software systems
• Experience coordinating maintenance schedules and engineer workloads
• Full UK driving licence
• Part-145 maintenance environment experience advantageous
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred

Why Join Woodgate Aviation?

At Woodgate Aviation, we value professionalism, teamwork, and continuous development. In return, we offer:

• Competitive salary package – OTE £40,000
• Opportunity to work within a professional and growing aviation organisation
• Modern maintenance facilities and equipment
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Exposure to a varied and interesting fleet of business and general aviation aircraft

We look forward to hearing from motivated aviation professionals ready to join the team at Woodgate Aviation.

Pay: Up to £40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person