Flight Operations Engineer

Finnair is a diverse community of professionals who work ambitiously with a big heart and commitment. A strong safety culture is our priority and at the core of our everyday work, never taking it for granted. We are committed to doing our share in solving the climate challenge by determinedly following our science-based pathway to decarbonize our operations. We find meaning in our purpose: with our heart in Finland, we make every journey better, today and tomorrow. Our identity and service mindset stems from our iconic brand’s Nordic heritage. Our values – Commitment to care, Working Together, Simplicity and Courage – guide us in everything we do.

At Finnair Flight Operations Engineering, it’s all about people. Our success stems from a true can-do attitude, courage, and a commitment to clarity. The quality of our support relies on the expertise of our team, bringing together a rich variety of skills, experience, and perspectives. We deliver exceptional support for every flight, every day.

We are now looking for a

FLIGHT OPERATIONS ENGINEER

who will be responsible for producing and maintaining aircraft manuals, related processes, software and procedures, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. You will join our closely connected Flight Operations Engineering team.

Main responsibilities:

• Following aircraft manufacturer manual revisions and guidance.

• Produce and customize Finnair-specific changes to manufacturer manuals in cooperation with pilots.

• Manages IT systems that enable the creation and distribution of manuals for internal and external stakeholders.

• Ensure manuals meet organizational quality standards and regulatory requirements.

• Track aircraft avionics changes that impact operational documentation across functions.

• Support other Flight Operations Engineering functions.

Our expectations:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, IT or another relevant field (master’s degree preferred).

• Willingness to develop expertise in documentation, digital technology, and aviation.

• Knowledge of aircraft operations is considered an advantage.

• Strong logical problem-solving skills.

• Team player with excellent communication skills.

• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Finnish.

Working at Finnair:

We offer you an exciting opportunity to work in the fast-changing aviation and international travel industry in a culture that drives and enables professional development and continuous improvement. You will be supported by internally highly rated supervisory work with modern leadership practices that we constantly develop.

We are happy to enable our employees to enrich their lives and fulfill their travel dreams by offering a wide leisure travel benefit. We also support the health and wellbeing of our employees through our own Sickness Fund insurance benefit, Epassi (sport, culture, wellbeing or commuting benefit), gyms around the Finnair campus and activities organized by our hobby clubs.  

Become part of our unique, informal, and flexible team of eight aviation enthusiasts supporting all pilots and cabin crew members.

Interested? Please submit your application with your CV, cover letter and salary expectation as soon as possible, but no later than Sunday, 8 February 2026. We may start going through the applications already during the application period.

Please note that the hiring process includes a pre-employment security clearance and a drug test. 

For more information, contact Pekka Helenius (Head of Flight Operations Engineering) by phone +358 40 836 2232 on the specified hours stated below (EET (UTC+2)):

• Wednesday, 28 January between 12:00-13:00

• Wednesday, 4 February between 12:00-13:00

Please note that we do not process applications submitted via email.

Our people are key to our success and the foundation that makes Finnair unique. We are committed to creating a safe work environment where all our people can thrive and succeed. We cherish diversity and strive to employ people with different backgrounds and experiences, to bring together multiple views to foster our business success.  According to our employee survey, respecting diversity is at a high level in our work community. You are welcome to join Finnair as your authentic self.