Senior Powerplant Manager

Company
Wizz Air
Job Location
Hungary, Europe
Job Role
Airport Operations
Contract Type
Full-Time
Salary
Posted Date
2025-12-12
Job Expiry Date
2026-01-11
Qualification
Skills Certificate

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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