Aviation Transitions Lead: Fleet & Lease Projects

Tui Blue; Luton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel benefits

Health & wellbeing support

Learning Hub access

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

TUI Group is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager - Aircraft Transitions to lead end-of-lease redelivery strategies, negotiate with lessors and coordinate cross-functional fleet programs across TUI airlines. You will ensure compliance with lease terms, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement across the transition lifecycle.

The role requires strong aviation program management, stakeholder influence, and the ability to operate across global teams with robust financial and

Qualifications

• Broad experience in a Part-CAMO or fleet management environment.
• Experience managing complex, high-value aviation projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance, airworthiness regulations and lease structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-of-lease redelivery strategy and ensure lease compliance.
• Coordinate induction and acceptance for new/used aircraft with timelines and standards.
• Build relationships with lessors, lenders, OEMs and MROs and represent interests.
• Coordinate cross-functional fleet programs across multiple airlines and markets.
• Develop strategic fleet plans with risk mitigation for technical and commercial challenges.
• Manage transition budgets, forecast costs, and draft business cases for decisions.
• Maintain transition documentation and airworthiness continuity; drive continuous improvement.
• Identify strategic opportunities to streamline asset transitions.

Skills

Part-CAMO experience

Fleet management

Aviation project management

Communication skills

Negotiation

Financial acumen

Driving licence

Security clearance

PM qualifications

Engineering degree

Part 66 licence

AMOS familiarity

Flydocs familiarity

MyBoeingFleet familiarity

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

PM qualification

Part 66 licence (advantage)

Tools

AMOS

Flydocs

MyBoeingFleet

Job description

TUI Group is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager - Aircraft Transitions to lead end-of-lease redelivery strategies, negotiate with lessors and coordinate cross-functional fleet programs across TUI airlines. You will ensure compliance with lease terms, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement across the transition lifecycle.

The role requires strong aviation program management, stakeholder influence, and the ability to operate across global teams with robust financial and