Project Coordinator

Sabena Engineering; Brussel; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Skill development opportunities

Job summary

Sabena Engineering in Brussels is looking for a highly skilled aviation maintenance professional to manage daily micro-planning and ensure project milestones are met. You will work closely with team leaders and Project Managers to optimize resources and solve issues within the team.

Ideal candidates will have an engineering degree, at least 8 years of aircraft maintenance experience, and strong leadership skills. The role includes a competitive package and opportunities for skill development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience in aircraft maintenance.
• Solution oriented and stress resistant.
• Language skills in English and French and/or Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily micro-planning to ensure on-schedule progress.
• Set shift objectives and coordinate task execution.
• Contribute to macro-planning with the Project Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Team player

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree in aviation maintenance or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sabena Engineering is a leading independent and international aviation solutions provider for civil and military operators. Our capabilities cover the main aircraft types, including Airbus, Boeing, Lockheed, regional and military aircraft and rotor aircraft. With our unique and innovative solutions to both regular and complex needs, Sabena Engineering is all set to grow as a worldwide proximity partner, bringing its expertise wherever needed.

SABCA offers a full range of services to the civil, space and military aviation markets and recently expanded into the commercial Unmanned Autonomous Systems market as an integrator of aerospace‑grade solutions for the industry.

Sabena Aerospace & SABCA are part of a unique industrial ecosystem in the Belgian aerospace industry which is owned by Sabena Aerospace (holding company) and by the Société Fédérale de Participations et d’Investissements (SFPI/FPIM).

Are you ready to join us?

Your Main Responsibilities:

• Report to the Base Maintenance Manager and manage daily micro‑planning to ensure on‑schedule progress and achievement of major project milestones.
• Set shift objectives with team leaders, assign priorities and tasks, coordinate execution, monitor progress, and initiate corrective actions when required.
• Anticipate operational needs for upcoming shifts, ensure teams can continue working efficiently, and work with team leaders and technicians to minimize waste.
• Contribute to macro‑planning with the Project Manager and ensure effective implementation; optimize the use of available skills and resources.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager, Base Maintenance Manager and Manpower Planning to define staffing and equipment needs, report skill gaps, identify training requirements, and reduce critical‑path duration.
• Prepare NRCs, improve related processes, and ensure timely, complete and compliant closure of task cards and NRCs with team leaders.
• Support team leaders and technicians in solving complex issues; coach, motivate, inform, train and guide team leaders within the scope of responsibility.
• Oversee attendance, performance and productivity; assist team leaders with disciplinary matters and elevate issues appropriately.
• Lead by example, ensure responsibilities and objectives of direct reports are clear and respected, intervene promptly when deviations occur, and provide continuous feedback.
• Ensure end‑of‑shift housekeeping, proper return of tooling, and compliant storage of personal tools.
• Foster a work environment based on trust, open communication and constructive problem‑solving; conduct yearly evaluations and act as back‑up for shift team leaders and other Project Coordinators.
• Uphold uncompromising safety and quality standards, encourage field feedback, ensure compliance with regulations, support audits, and contribute to resolving findings and implementing corrective actions.

Your Profile :

• Engineering degree in aviation maintenance or equivalent through experience.
• Minimum 8 years experience in aircraft maintenance.
• Solution oriented, stress resistant.
• Leadership; team player; able to manage large groups of people; able to analyse, to synthesize, to prioritise; excellent communicator.
• Customer oriented and service sensitivity.
• Language skills (English and French and or Dutch).
• IT skills (Microsoft Office).

Our Offer :

• Join the Sabena Engineering family, which is passionate about aviation and fully dedicated to its success. Within our organization, everyone contributes to our target to meet our customers’ needs, with their own expertise and their responsible behaviour.
• Have the great opportunity to contribute with us to bringing aviation expertise wherever needed.
• Benefit from a competitive package and develop your skillset to contribute to the company’s success.