Job Description

Fleet Planning Manager - Trent 1000

Full time

Derby

Why join Rolls-Royce?

The Trent 1000 powers the Boeing 787. With over 400 aircraft in service and over £1bn invested in our Trent durability programmes, we have a clearly defined product roadmap to drive a step change in Trent 1000 time-on-wing supported by major investment and growth in Trent 1000 MRO capacity to meet our fleet needs. The introduction of the Trent 1000 XE incorporates a suite of durability enhancements, transforming our customers experience of operating their Trent 1000 powered 787s.

Recent engine orders demonstrate the growing market confidence in the Trent 1000 XE and reflects the benefits that our ongoing transformation is delivering so there is no better time to come and be part of our high performing team. We’re looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivate individual to join the programme as Fleet Planning Manager – Trent 1000.

In this role you will manage fleet level operational planning activity in support of all global Customer Regional Teams ensuring full integration and alignment across the Value Stream and delivery organisations to deliver the Customer and Business requirements in both the short and medium term.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Product Services Managers who are accountable for maintaining the Demand Planning Policy (DPP) and ensure alignment of fleet planning assumptions for input into fleet plans and SIOP.
• Fleet operational governance & reporting of demand, supply, and overall fleet health through FPR’s and other forums.
• Create demand plans (removals) in line with engine and customer planning assumptions, optimising them to realise opportunities and meet contractual service levels.
• Aggregation and optimisation of fleet maintenance plans for allocated fleets.
• Own and coordinate fleet planning priorities in support of fleet health.
• Manage customer operational spare & lease engine line of balance and create scenarios to provide insights to the business on opportunities and hazards.
• Ownership and management of fleet and customer operational risk and mitigation plans.
• Own and drive lease pool utilisation and the engine exchange plan.
• Be accountable for MfA data management and own the plan for improving forecast accuracy.
• Manage and develop a team of Fleet Planners.

Preferred requirements:

• Experience in airline operations or aftermarket maintenance planning and control.
• Will have been involved with operational planning and execution.
• Skilled in interpretation and manipulation of data and information.
• Will understand the C2C value stream.
• Strong communication and influencing skills at all levels.

Why Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

Regional Benefits:

• Generous Annual Leave.
• Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust.
• Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce & Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!
• Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to be Level C.

This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade.

It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.

For further information please contact: Steve Miller

Recruiter: Andy Walsh – andy.walsh2@Rolls-Royce.com

Job Category

Service Operations

Posting Date

01 Jun 2026; 00:06

Posting End Date

13 Jun 2026