Fleet Project Engineer
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About the Role
flyadeal is seeking a Fleet Project Engineer to manage strategic engineering and procurement projects that enhance fleet capability. The role requires over 6 years of engineering experience with at least 3 years in project management, PMP certification, and deep knowledge of aircraft engineering and maintenance.
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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 to identify lessons learned and future improvements
- Ensure all contracts and agreements meet business needs and cost control expectations
- Evaluate vendor and supplier performance against contractual obligations
- Act as main point of contact for vendor disputes
- Monitor project budgets, analyze variances, and take corrective actions
- Prepare detailed reports for leadership on budget performance, cost saving opportunities, and financial risks
- Oversee aircraft delivery process to ensure technical and contractual requirements are met
- Manage redelivery of aircraft at lease end, ensuring compliance with lease conditions and technical standards
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aeronautical, Electrical, or Mechanical)
- PMP certification
- 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
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
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Role Overview
- The Fleet Project Engineer is responsible for managing strategic engineering, procurement, and operational projects that enhance fleet capability, reduce cost, and improve product quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Management & Coordination: Lead engineering and procurement projects within 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.
- Performance Review & Process Improvement: Conduct post project reviews to identify lessons learned and future improvements.
- Contractual & Financial Oversight: Ensure all contracts and agreements meet business needs and cost control expectations.
- Evaluate vendor and supplier performance against contractual obligations.
- Act as main point of contact for vendor disputes.
- Budget Management & Reporting: Monitor project budgets, analyze variances, and take corrective actions.
- Prepare detailed reports for leadership on budget performance, cost saving opportunities, and financial risks.
- Fleet Transition Management: 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 and technical standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aeronautical, Electrical, or Mechanical).
- PMP certification.
- Master's degree is an added advantage.
- 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.
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