Powerplant Programme Manager, TUI

TUI

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Belgium, Zaventem

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Job Description:

As a Powerplant Programme Manager, your focus will be to manage and optimize all powerplant off-wing activities, in line with a cost-efficient maintenance baseline, operational & airline restrictions, and contractual/lease requirements and aviation regulations. You will assess financial implications of all decision-making to drive financial benefit, and ensure financial ownership is embedded within all powerplant activity.

Job Responsibility:

Manage and support your team ensuring development and engagement with clear objectives
establish and manage a strong relationship with MRO and relevant Engine/APU OEMs
manage the MRO contract and ensure MRO providers perform to their contractual obligations with relevant KPI
steer remedial actions if required
act as a powerplant expert in technical/contractual negotiations
manage the scope of work (repair or qualified event), financials, and invoice review for every shop visit
ensure shop visits are managed in accordance with the lease, ensuring full engagement, sign off, and review with the lessors where appropriate
continuously seek and identify opportunities to generate financial benefit in powerplant activities (surplus market
Used vs new
optimum use of spares, sale removed parts …)
ensure day to day operational maintenance, as defined by the powerplant technical manager, complements and enhances the long-term strategy
provide a key contact to other functions such as insurance and warranty, to ensure all claims are recognised
manage the corresponding Procedure Manuals between TUI and maintenance repair organisations (MROs)
undertake projects and any other reasonable tasks as and when required by the business
contribute to the development of TUI's asset lifecycle strategy and take responsibility for its practical implementation, ensuring lifecycle cost optimization is an embedded behaviour within all powerplant activities.

Requirements:

Considerable experience in a technical aviation environment, holding a Bachelor/Master degree in relevant discipline, with preferably some management experience
extensive engine technical expertise and experience in the commercial aspects of engine contract management
skilled commercial negotiator, and strong communicator with the proven ability to influence, partner with senior leaders, develop a strong network of contacts throughout the industry and gain support and commitment from line managers across the business
ability to operate within a virtual airline in a pan-European arena, with multiple customers and stakeholders across a range of source markets with the flexibility to travel occasionally
ability to combine technical, contractual and financial aspects in an aviation environment with a proven financial acumen
proven ability to employ analytical tools to improve performance
ability to think commercially and strategically whilst ensuring full regulatory compliance is achieved and maintained
a self-motivated leader who takes the initiative and works collaboratively with a track record of motivating and developing diverse teams
a logical thinker with the ability to generate ideas and alternatives
role requires excellent communication and presentation skills
role requires strong business English, both spoken and written.

What we offer:

Attractive remuneration, bonus opportunity, exclusive travel perks & discounts, extensive health & wellbeing support
flexible working models including hybrid or remote
opportunities to upskill, reskill and grow your career
access the TUI Tech Learning Hub
participation in tech communities and global projects
involvement in local charity and sustainability initiatives like the TUI Care Foundation and the Sustainable Tech Community.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
September 18, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Powerplant Programme Manager

TUI

Location:Belgium, Zaventem

Category:-

Contract Type:Not provided