Global Aerospace Engine Operations Leader

Jobtailor; Colnbrook; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior aerospace logistics leader to drive end-to-end onboarding of engine programs, oversee global operations, and align pricing with margins. You will act as a global SME for engine handling, AOG, and airfreight, coordinating with regional teams to ensure on-time delivery and stellar service.

You will shape SOPs, governance, and KPI reporting while partnering with Commercial and IT teams to optimize quotes, compliance, and customer solutions.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of experience in aerospace or high-value logistics operations.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace engine handling, AOG operations, airfreight and charter solutions.
• Experience with global operations and multi-region coordination.
• Proven track record in process standardization and operational governance.
• Strong commercial acumen, pricing, and quoting.
• Experience with CargoWise or similar TMS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end onboarding of new aerospace engine programs.
• Serve as the global SME for engine logistics, including handling, compliance, and service requirements.
• Provide oversight of global engine operations across all regions and stations.
• Support global quoting operations for aerospace engine opportunities.
• Ensure standardized pricing approach, cost modeling, and margin alignment.
• Partner with Commercial teams to develop competitive and executable solutions.
• Provide technical expertise during RFQs, bids, and customer discussions.
• Develop and implement global SOPs, procedures, and work instructions.
• Drive standardization across engine handling processes, documentation, and operational workflows.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards and customer-specific requirements.

Skills

Aerospace engine handling

AOG operations

Airfreight and charter solutions

Global leadership

Operational governance

Data-driven decision-making

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Commercial acumen

Customer-focused

Tools

CargoWise

Tracking platforms

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a senior aerospace logistics leader to drive end-to-end onboarding of engine programs, oversee global operations, and align pricing with margins. You will act as a global SME for engine handling, AOG, and airfreight, coordinating with regional teams to ensure on-time delivery and stellar service.

You will shape SOPs, governance, and KPI reporting while partnering with Commercial and IT teams to optimize quotes, compliance, and customer solutions.