Fleet Transitions Program Manager

Finnair Plc; Finland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leisure travel benefit

Health insurance

Gym access

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Finnair is seeking a Fleet Transitions Program Manager to lead the technical execution of aircraft phase-in/phase-out and entry-into-service programs. You will coordinate engineering, records, planning, MROs and lessors to ensure on-time, compliant transitions with high quality documentation.

The role requires 5+ years in aircraft engineering or related operations, and fluency in English. You will be part of Finnair Technical Operations, focused on delivering complex fleet transitions across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in aircraft engineering, continuing airworthiness, or technical operations.
• Experience with aircraft deliveries, returns, or entry-into-service programs.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute fleet transition programs to meet scope, schedule, cost and quality objectives.
• Coordinate technical activities related to aircraft transitions including maintenance status and documentation.
• Ensure regulatory, contractual, and record requirements are met at delivery/redelivery.
• Act as the primary technical point of coordination between engineering, records, planning, MROs, lessors and other stakeholders.
• Identify and manage risks with escalation and reporting of milestones.

Skills

Project management

Program management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering background

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

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 values – Always Safe, Customer at Heart and Stronger Together – guide us in everything we do. Finnair Technical Operations are looking for a Fleet Transitions Program Manager to join our Technical Fleet Transitions team. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering the technical execution of aircraft phase-in, phase-out, and entry-into-service programs. You will ensure all technical activities are completed in line with regulatory, contractual, schedule, and quality requirements while coordinating multiple stakeholders to achieve predictable and efficient aircraft transitions.

Main responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute assigned fleet transition programs ensuring delivery against scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives.
• Coordinate all technical activities related to aircraft transitions including maintenance status, configuration, modifications, and documentation.
• Ensure aircraft technical condition and records meet regulatory, contractual, Finnair, and lessor requirements at delivery/redelivery.
• Act as the primary technical point of coordination between engineering, records, planning, MROs, lessors, and other stakeholders.
• Identify, track, and manage technical, documentation, and schedule risks with appropriate escalation.
• Coordinate and oversee external MROs, consultants, and suppliers supporting transition activities.
• Provide clear and structured reporting on program progress, risks, and milestones.
• Support technical leasing discussions and delivery/redelivery conditions.
• Drive continuous improvement of transition processes, tools, and documentation standards.
• Optimize resource allocation across engineering, planning, and technical operations.
• Manage multiple aircraft transitions in parallel with fixed delivery timelines.
• Ensure completeness and quality of technical records under time pressure.
• Align multiple stakeholders with differing priorities and interpretations.
• Manage late-emerging technical findings impacting schedule and cost.
• Operate within lease, regulatory, and operational constraints.

Our expectations

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in aircraft engineering, continuing airworthiness, or technical operations.
• Experience in aircraft deliveries, returns, or entry-into-service programs.
• Strong understanding of aircraft technical records and maintenance documentation.
• Experience working in a regulated aviation environment (EASA/FAA).
• Experience with lessors and leasing environment is an advantage.
• Project/program management experience and strong coordination skills.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration capability.
• Structured and detail-oriented approach to documentation and compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple complex programs in parallel.
• Clear communication of technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and risk management capability.
• Ability to operate effectively in an international aviation environment.

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, health & amp; wellbeing or commuting benefit), gyms around the Finnair campus and activities organized by our hobby clubs.

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. Finnair is a network airline that specialises in passenger and cargo traffic between Europe, North America and Asia. It also offers package tours under its Aurinkomatkat-Suntours brand. Finnair offers direct flights to approximately 40 countries and over 100 destinations.