Role summary
The Fleet Project Engineer manages strategic engineering, procurement, and operational projects that enhance fleet capability, reduce cost, and improve product quality. This role oversees the complete project lifecycle—from planning and stakeholder coordination to execution and post-project review—ensuring compliance with technical standards, commercial agreements, and airline goals.
Responsibilities
- Lead engineering and procurement projects within the Technical and Operations departments
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure on-time, goal-aligned project delivery
- Manage end-to-end project implementation, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives
- Conduct post-project reviews with teams and leadership to identify lessons learned
- Provide feedback to enhance future contract negotiations and project delivery
- Ensure all contracts and agreements meet business needs and cost control expectations
- Evaluate vendor and supplier performance against contractual obligations
- Act as the main point of contact for vendor disputes, ensuring timely professional resolution
- Monitor project budgets, analyze variances, and take corrective actions
- Prepare detailed reports for leadership highlighting budget performance and cost-saving opportunities
- Oversee aircraft delivery process to ensure all technical and contractual requirements are met
- Manage redelivery of aircraft at lease-end, ensuring compliance with lease conditions
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aeronautical, Electrical, or Mechanical)
- PMP certification (Project Management Professional) is mandatory
- Over 6 years of engineering experience, with at least 3 years in project management
- In-depth knowledge of airworthiness, aircraft engineering, maintenance, and technical operations
- Hands-on experience with aircraft delivery and redelivery processes and lease agreements
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a results-oriented environment
- Strong commercial and business awareness
Education
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aeronautical, Electrical, or Mechanical)
Experience
Over 6 years of engineering experience, with at least 3 years in project management
Skills
- Project management
- Aircraft engineering
- Procurement and contracting
- Vendor management
- Technical maintenance
- Logistics operations
- Financial reporting
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Stakeholder management
Education · Experience · Type
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