Head of Engineering Services

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Head of Engineering Services

Apply locations Vantaa time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R244686

Finnair is a diverse community of professionals who work ambitiously with a big heart and commitment. We cherish our strong safety culture, never taking it for granted, and courageously and determinedly keep sustainability at the core of our everyday work. We find meaning in our purpose: to enrich lives by bridging the world, and 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.

Finnair Technical Operations is responsible for the airworthiness of the Finnair fleet. The key objectives of Technical Operations are safety, reliable flight operations and cost-efficient maintenance processes. Engineering is a department within the Technical Operations mainly responsible for the continuing airworthiness management , engineering support and technical lifecycle management of the Finnair fleet.

We are now looking for a HEAD OF ENGINEERING SERVICES

I n this role you will be working as part of the Finnair Technical Operations – Engineering team. Y ou will be responsible for the management and development of continuing airworthiness, aircraft lifecycle and compliance related engineering services. As part of the engineering services scope, you will also be leading a cross functional team in Helsinki and Finnair Business Services in Tart u, Estonia .

Main responsibilities:

• Responsible for aircraft lifecycle related services for the Finnair and customer fleets including lessor audits and fleet transactions. Upkeeping a r eal-time view of redelivery readiness of the fleet with estimate workload forecasts for future aircraft transactions.

• Management of the continuing airworthiness and maintenance organization technical publications, maintenance data availability & records processes. Constantly developing the records standards and tools to align with industry standard to support future aircraft transactions.

• Responsible for management and development of compliance related items within Technical Operations domain. Continuous improvement of technical operations procedures through regulated processes e.g. airworthiness reviews, compliance checks and audits.

• Lead the Finnair and customer subcontracted continuing airworthiness actives at Finnair Business Services in Tart u, Estonia.

Our expectations :

• Good knowledge of aircraft maintenance and continuing airworthiness philosophy, principles, and regulation s including aircraft lease standards

• Good spoken and written Finnish & English

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication & organizational skills

• Proven track record in successfully leading others

• Applicable technical education at B.Sc or M.Sc.level

• At least 5 years of experience in applicable aircraft engineering duties or at least 2 years continuing airworthiness organization and 3 years in other relevant technical / industry position.

We offer you the opportunity to work in a dynamic and ever - evolving environment. The industry is currently in a major transition where the traditional paper documentation is gradually being replaced by digital ways of working. We want to be the forerunner in this transition, and you would be in a key role in leading this cha nge .

Please apply no later than Sunday, May 2 6 th .

For more information, please c ontact Marko Anttila , preferably 20.5. between 1 4 :00 – 1 7 :00 or 21.5. between 8:00 – 10:00.

Please note thatthe hiring process include s a pre-employment security clearance and a drug test .

About Us

Finnair is a network airline, specialising in connecting passenger and cargo traffic between Asia, North America and Europe. Finnair is one of the oldest operating airlines in the world, celebrating its centenary in 2023. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do – Finnair intends to reach carbon neutrality latest by the end of 2045. Customers have chosen Finnair as the Best Airline in Northern Europe in the Skytrax Awards for 12 times in a row. Finnair is a member of the oneworld alliance. Finnair Plc’s shares are quoted on the Nasdaq Helsinki stock exchange.