Senior Powerplant Manager

4 days ago

Budapest, Budapest, Hungary Wizz Air Full time 60,000 - 120,000 per year

Wizz Air is a leading European low-cost airline. Our mission is to provide affordable and reliable air travel to everyone, everywhere, while minimizing our environmental impact. We are proud to foster a diverse and inclusive team of over 8,000 employees from more than 110 nationalities, who share our values of inclusivity, positivity, dedication, integrity, and sustainability.

As a rapidly expanding airline, we offer exciting career opportunities across a range of functions, from flight operations to engineering, customer experience, finance, and more. We provide extensive training and development opportunities to help our employees grow and succeed in their roles. Joining Wizz Air means joining a team that is passionate about aviation, dedicated to excellence, and committed to making air travel accessible and sustainable for all. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the aviation industry, we welcome you to explore our job opportunities and become a part of our success story.

Senior Powerplant Manager 

Based in Budapest 

Purpose of the position:

The Senior Powerplant Manager oversees the technical and operational management of engines and APUs for the Wizz Air fleet. This includes troubleshooting, shop visit coordination, configuration control, and supporting financial and operational processes to ensure cost efficiency and fleet reliability. 

What we offer:

Base salary and employee bonus scheme Unlimited number of significantly discounted and confirmed seating tickets, giving access to a continuously growing network of destinationsRelocation package (if applicable) Life insuranceAYCM sport pass contracting possibilityInstant impact, from any level of the organisation, exposure to C-suite managementFast career progression, internal mobility and talent management supported by training opportunities (Wizz Academy and bespoke trainings)True international and multi-cultural work environment, passionate, driven and diverse teams

 

Responsibilities:

Support Wizz Air MCC and MROs in on-wing troubleshooting for engines and APUs by issuing detailed work instructions and reviewing findings Assist the Fleet Acquisition department with aircraft and engine sale/leaseback processes Support the Finance department by forecasting engine and APU shop visits and costs Contribute to aircraft and engine end-of-lease processes Plan and coordinate engine shop visits with the Planning team and OEM Provide timely engine and APU removal data to OEMs and shops Review and approve engine and APU shop visit work scopes Collaborate with engine and APU OEM field service representatives to resolve on-wing issues promptly Review borescope inspection reports/photos/videos to assess damage and apply appropriate re-inspection intervals Monitor and manage engine and APU maintenance requirements (e.g., ADs, SBs, LLPs, AMP) and configuration control Participate in powerplant and APU-related tenders and negotiations Collaborate with HME, MCC, Planning, and Technical Supply teams Manage maintenance reserves and related administrative tasks Participate in periodic reviews of the reliability program Monitor engine and APU health, issuing work instructions to address issues highlighted by OEMs Support the professional development of engineering department team members 

Requirements:

Minimum of 5 years' experience as an airline powerplant engineer Experience with IAE V2500 and PW1100 engines (on-wing troubleshooting and off-wing shop visit management) Experience with APU 131-9[A] (preferred) Experience in aircraft and engine contracts, including end-of-lease processes Management experience Expert-level knowledge of engine and APU off-wing maintenance contracts Strong leadership and project management skills University technical degree (minimum BSc) Fluent spoken and written English  Effective verbal and written communication skills Strong organizational and decision-making abilities Collaborative and team-oriented leadership style 

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When applying, please only provide valid information regarding your educational background and certificates, as the original documents will be requested during the hiring process.

We look forward to meeting you and learning more about your skills and experience. Join the Wizz Air team and discover the world of opportunities. 

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