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Wizz Air, the fastest growing European low-cost airline, operates a fleet of 145 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. A team of dedicated aviation professionals delivers superior service and very low fares, making Wizz Air the preferred choice of 10.2 million passengers in the financial year ending 31 March 2021. Wizz Air is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker WIZZ. The company was recently named one of the world’s top ten safest airlines by airlineratings.com, the world’s only safety and product rating agency, and 2020 Airline of the Year by ATW, the most coveted honour an airline or individual can receive, and a most sustainable company in the airline industry in 2021 by World Finance Magazine.
Senior Powerplant Manager
Who we are:
- We are committed to making sure that everyone, everywhere can benefit from travelling at the lowest prices, while keeping the social, economic and environmental impact of our operations in mind. Our strategy is built on low fares and a diverse network, supported by efficient and sustainable operations and high-quality customer service
- WIZZ is a fresh, vibrant & contemporary brand, we are confident & not shy
- We always strive to break out of category & think outside the box
- Our 5 brand values lead the way:
- Inclusivity – We collaborate together to achieve our goals
- Positivity – We are an optimistic, happy, inspired and inspiring team
- Dedication – We have an entrepreneurial ‘can do’ attitude: we take individual & collective ownership and are accountable for everything we do
- Integrity – We hold ourselves to the highest possible standards of business ethics in everything we do
- Sustainability – We strive to be the greenest choice of air travel and work hard on continuously decreasing our environmental footprint
What we offer:
- Instant impact, from any level of the organisation
- True international and multi-cultural work environment
- Comprehensive, end-to-end processes oversight
- Exposure to C-suite management
- Fast career progression, internal mobility and talent management supported by training opportunities (Wizz Academy and bespoke trainings)
- Passionate, driven and diverse team
- Work in a fast growing – can do – organisation, which is expanding in Europe, the UK and Middle East’
- Life insurance
- Participation in the employee bonus scheme
- Unlimited number of significantly discounted and confirmed seating tickets, giving access to a continuously growing network of destinations’.
- On the job training in the airline operations
- AYCM sport pass contracting possibility
Relocation package (if applicable)
- Expense budget will be available
- Temporary accommodation will be provided for a definite time period
- Administration support
Responsibilities:
- Support Wizz Air MCC and MRO’s to perform on-wing trouble-shooting for both engines and APU’s by issuing detailed work instructions and reviewing findings
- Support Wizz Air Fleet Acquisition department with the sale and leaseback of both aircraft and engines
- Support Finance department with forecast of expected engine and APU shop visits and costs
- Support aircraft and engines end of lease process
- Engine shop visit planning and coordination with Wizz Air Planning team and OEM
- Supplying engine and APU removal data in a timely manner to OEM and shops
- Review and approval of engine and APU shop visit workscopes
- Co-operation with engine and APU OEM field service representatives to resolve on-wing issues in a timely manner
- Review of borescope inspection reports/photos/videos to ensure damage is correctly assessed and appropriate re-inspection interval applied
- Review of engine and APU maintenance requirements (AD’s, SB’s, LLP’s, AMP etc.) and configuration control;
- Participation in powerplant and APU related tenders and negotiations;
- Co-operation with HME, MCC, Planning team and Technical Supply
- Maintenance reserve management and administration;
- Participate in reliability program periodic review;
- Engine and APU health monitoring, issue work instructions to address issues highlighted by the OEM;
- Support development of engineering department team members
Requirements:
- Fluent English
- University technical degree (minimum – BSc)
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an airline powerplant engineer
- IAE V2500 and PW1100 engines experience, both on-wing trouble-shooting and off-wing shop visit management
- Preferably APU 131-9[A] experience, both on-wing trouble-shooting and off-wing shop visit management
- Aircraft and engine contract experience
- Expert level knowledge of both engine and APU off-wing maintenance contracts
- Experience of aircraft/engine end of lease process
- Management Experience
- Leadership skills
- Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to provide feedback to you at this stage, should your application not meet the requirements. Thank you for your understanding.
