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Senior Powerplant Consultant - Aviation

Bridgend
6 days ago
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Line Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating worldwide for more than 40 years. We work with some of the industry's best-known companies who demand the highest standard of service.
We are currently recruiting for the following position on behalf of our global aviation client working in aircraft asset management and lease services.

Job Title: Senior Powerplant Engineer
Location: UK-Wales- Hybrid
Contract Type: Permanent
Package: Competitive

A principally technical role within the Fleet Management Team. This role will involve the independent and competent management of multiple customer and internal projects that will include the following engine related activities.

Key Responsibilities

Act as virtual powerplant manager for airline/lessor clients.
Fleet planning and maintenance cost forecasting.
Optimisation of removal planning and engine disposition.
Cost reduction initiative implementation.
Performance of Engine Health Monitoring (EHM) / Engine Condition Monitoring (ECM) tracking & reporting.
Full management of engine shop visit events (Inc. Work scope compilation, table inspection attendance, Repair oversight, material management & Post shop visit documentation and invoice review.
Negotiate service agreements with the OEM and MRO suppliers.
Review, analyse and negotiation of engine lease / sale / purchase contracts (From a technical perspective).
New engine selection support.
Ability to perform engine transition management including full records audit, engine physical inspection, borescope and MPA run overview.
Competent in drafting technical reports and management of technical documentation.
Active mentoring and support of Powerplant consultants / Engineers within the exiting team.
Support new business opportunities as required.
Attendance at OEM technical conferences.
Qualifications / Requirements

Minimum of 10 years' experience in a powerplant focused role.
Degree qualified preferred.
Airline powerplant management experience preferred.
Strong technical knowledge across several of the CFM, P&W, GE, IAE & RR products.
Strong commercial and financial acumen required.
Computer literate and proficient with MS Office products.
Competent in project management to ensure timely completion of projects and management of multiple resources.
Self-motivated and quality driven.
Strong communicator at all levels.
Travel/Misc.

This role can require frequent and at times short notice international travel for extended periods of time.
To be successful in your application you will need to hold UK working rights at the time of application

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