Aircraft Maintenance - Project Engineer Manager

OnTarget Communications; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

OnTarget Communications in Basel seeks an Aircraft Maintenance Project Engineer to lead and coordinate maintenance projects, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and on-time delivery. You will work with cross-functional teams to optimize fleet performance and drive operational excellence in a dynamic aerospace environment.

The role requires leadership experience and 5+ years in aerospace, with HF/FTS/EWIS/Part 145 certifications to support project execution and continuous improvement.

Qualifikationen

• BSc in Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years in the aerospace industry.
• Experience leading maintenance projects in an MRO environment.
• Certifications: HF, FTS, EWIS, Part 145 Continuation Training.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage assigned maintenance projects, ensuring targets are met.
• Serve as the main point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Plan and coordinate all project phases including manpower, scheduling, tooling, and logistics.
• Prepare and communicate project schedules, milestones and critical paths.
• Coordinate meetings and cross-functional activities across departments and customers.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, and financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with Part 145, Part 21, and applicable airworthiness regulations.

Kenntnisse

Leadership experience

Project management

Aviation industry knowledge

Ausbildung

BSc in Aeronautical Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Scope: Full Time, Employed

Model: Onsite

Location: Basel

Description:

Ready to take your aviation engineering career to new heights? We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Aircraft Maintenance Project Engineer to lead and coordinate maintenance projects that keep aircraft operating safely, efficiently, and in full regulatory compliance. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering, maintenance, and project management, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver complex aviation projects, optimize fleet performance, and drive operational excellence in a dynamic aerospace environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage assigned maintenance projects, ensuring operational, schedule, quality, and financial targets are achieved

• Serve as the main point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders before, during, and after the project

• Plan and coordinate all project phases, including manpower, scheduling, planning, tooling, materials, and logistics

• Prepare, maintain, and communicate project schedules, milestones, critical paths, and Gantt charts

• Organize and chair project meetings, including pre-input, internal progress, and customer review meetings

• Coordinate activities between production, planning, purchasing, logistics, engineering, workshops, customers, and subcontractors

• Manage aircraft induction and redelivery processes, including the review and resolution of incoming findings and project issues

• Monitor project costs, man-hour budgets, resource allocation, and financial performance

• Support the identification and implementation of effective solutions for unexpected findings or schedule impacts

• Ensure compliance with Part 145, Part 21, MOE, DO-Handbook, PO-Handbook, and applicable airworthiness regulations

• Develop and improve maintenance project management procedures, tools, and processes to enhance efficiency and productivity

• Promote cross-functional collaboration, continuous improvement, and the achievement of customer expectations

• Report to the Manager of Maintenance Project Management

Qualifications

• BSc in Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent

• Working experience in a leadership role within a MRO environment

• 5+ years in the aerospace industry

• Required certifications: Human Factors (HF), Fuel Tank Safety (FTS), Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS), Part 145 Continuation Training