Senior Powerplant Manager

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY!

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 100 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 

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 destinations
• Relocation package (if applicable) 
• Life insurance
• AYCM sport pass contracting possibility
• Instant impact, from any level of the organisation, exposure to C-suite management
• Fast 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 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

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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.