Aviation MRO Digital Transformation Project Lead

Selint Aviation - Executive Search; Slough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Selint Aviation - Executive Search seeks a technically experienced aviation professional to manage transformation projects through teams implementing AI-enabled tools in Technical Operations and MRO. The role focuses on maintenance programme development, process optimisation, and supplier/regulatory alignment.

This leadership position bridges maintenance engineering, planning, and data labs to deliver digital transformation that enhances safety, efficiency, and cost control across the airline

Qualifications

• Native/bilingual English required.
• Proven track record leading transformation or digitalisation projects in maintenance/operational settings.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance programme optimisation methodologies and regulatory/compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Project Manager for the digital transformation roadmap within Technical Operations and MRO for maintenance programme development.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, planning, maintenance and digital/tech units to ensure alignment and adoption of AI-enabled solutions.
• Lead the project management of AI-powered tools for maintenance programme development, ensuring regulatory compliance and OEM guidelines.
• Collaborate with engineering and planning teams to integrate new maintenance tools and adapt programmes to fleet and operational needs.
• Validate use cases and ensure scalability of maintenance programme optimisation solutions across multiple OpCos.
• Engage stakeholders and drive change management to embed AI-driven maintenance practices into workflows.
• Monitor and report KPIs to demonstrate impact on safety, efficiency and costs.

Skills

English fluency

Transformation leadership

Maintenance optimisation

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Selint Aviation - Executive Search seeks a technically experienced aviation professional to manage transformation projects through teams implementing AI-enabled tools in Technical Operations and MRO. The role focuses on maintenance programme development, process optimisation, and supplier/regulatory alignment.

This leadership position bridges maintenance engineering, planning, and data labs to deliver digital transformation that enhances safety, efficiency, and cost control across the airline