Fleet Optimisation Engineer

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must have or be able to obtain security clearance eligibility to access UK Ministry of Defence establishments, working within ITAR and Export Control restrictions, We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Fleet Optimisation Engineer to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing the resolution and integration of aircraft-related issues, ensuring seamless coordination across diverse stakeholders. You will serve as the primary point of contact for all Retrofit activities for the UK A400M fleet. Furthermore, you will act as the PtM representative for long-term AOG recoveries, working in close collaboration with the responsible Pt145 AOG team members to ensure the smooth execution of events and effective management of daily escalations. Your core responsibilities will include cross-departmental coordination, the oversight of technical assessments, and the provision of solutions for unforeseen operational events. We invite proactive, detail-oriented professionals with a strong background in aviation maintenance and technical coordination to apply for this exceptional opportunity. HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• Long-Term Project Management - Support long-term AOG recovery projects, including work packs, spares, and preservation tasks. Oversee long-term ADF management. Coordinate critical asset management.
• Technical Coordination - Act as the focal point throughout an aircraft retrofit event, ensuring all activities are coordinated and completed efficiently. Managing defect input, ensuring compliance with pre-input deadlines. Performing technical assessments and acceptance of defect rectifications.
• Escalation Management - Daily escalation of blocking points for retrofit aircraft, including robberies, spares, and technical queries. Providing alternative solutions to the organisation for unexpected events.
• Communication and Collaboration - Act as the point of contact (PoC) for complex escalations, ensuring close relations are upheld with the customer and various enabling departments.
• Capabilities Management - Close liaison with the planning department to ensure aircraft status and configuration for planned exercises and operations is fully planned and executed.
• Continuous Improvement - Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices. Implement innovative solutions to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service quality.
  
  Experience in aviation maintenance, technical coordination, or a similar role.
• Knowledge of MAA Regulatory Articles and PtM/Pt145 Regulations.
• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance procedures, technical assessments, and defect rectification.
• Ability to provide alternative solutions to unexpected events and manage complex escalations.
• Relevant certifications in aviation maintenance or technical coordination., This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.
  
  Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions., Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.


• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
• Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week, option to buy/sell holiday
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving
• Inclusive Environment: Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)
Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change? Our contract at Brize Norton with the MOD states we will provide a continuous service to cover 24 hours, 7 days a week and 365 days a year to the Royal Air Force, to maintain and ensure airworthiness of their fleet of aircraft.