Global Aerospace Engines Manager

AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc.; Colnbrook; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension plan

Life assurance

26 days annual leave

Childcare vouchers

Eyecare vouchers

Cycle to Work

Car allowance

Job summary

AIT Worldwide Logistics is seeking a Global Engine Manager – Aerospace to lead multi-regional engine programs and deliver standardized, compliant logistics solutions. You will own onboarding, process governance, and global execution across air, ground, and charter shipments, working with Commercial, Operations, and IT teams.

The role demands 8–12+ years in aerospace logistics, strong leadership, and a data-driven approach to enhance service quality and efficiency across Europe, the Americas, and

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years of 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, quoting, customer solutions).
• Experience working with TMS platforms (e.g., CargoWise) is preferred.
• Global leadership and influence.
• Operational execution and problem-solving.
• Process design and standardization.
• Commercial and customer focus.
• Data-driven decision-making.
• Communication and stakeholder management.

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 and margins; partner with Commercial teams.
• Develop and implement global SOPs, procedures, and work instructions; drive standardization across engine handling, documentation requirements, and operational workflows.
• Maintain and continuously update global process documentation.
• Monitor execution of engine shipments across air, ground, and charter solutions/AOG and critical shipment scenarios.
• Ensure alignment to service expectations, timelines, and customer SLAs; act as escalation point for complex issues.
• Coordinate with Control Towers and regional teams to ensure execution discipline.
• Establish KPIs for engine operations; drive reporting and governance; identify gaps and lead improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Commercial/Sales/Global Operations/BPO & Shared Services/IT/Data teams; align processes with system capabilities.

Skills

Aerospace engine handling

AOG operations

Airfreight solutions

Charter solutions

Global operations

Process standardization

Commercial acumen

Pricing & quotes

CargoWise

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

Introduction

Move the world with us!AIT is a global freight forwarding and logistics company headquartered in Chicago. Are you looking for an exciting and varied job? Then you are exactly right for us! Become part of the international supply chain and move the world with us!Does that sound interesting? Then make AIT Worldwide Logistics the next stop on your career ladder!

Overview

The Global Engine Manager - Aerospace is responsible for leading global aerospace engine logistics programs, ensuring consistent execution, operational excellence, and standardized processes across all regions.As the global subject matter expert for aircraft engine logistics, this individual will support customer onboarding, RFQs, solution design, and complex operational requirements while partnering with Commercial, Operations, and Shared Services teams worldwide.This is a hybrid role with global responsibility and can be based out of one of AIT Worldwide Logistics' European locations, including Antwerp (Belgium), Amsterdam or Rotterdam (Netherlands), Frankfurt, Berlin, Bremen, Greven or Stuttgart (Germany), Milan (Italy), Warsaw (Poland), London, Manchester or Exeter (United Kingdom).

Responsibilities

1. Global Engine Program Leadership

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 2. Quoting & Commercial Support

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 solutionsProvide technical expertise during RFQs, bids, and customer discussions3. Process Standardization & Governance

Develop and implement global SOPs, procedures, and work instructions Drive standardization across:Engine handling processes Documentation requirements Operational workflows Ensure compliance with internal standards and customer-specific requirements

Maintain and continuously update global process documentation4. Operational Oversight & Execution

Monitor execution of engine shipments across: Air, ground, and charter solutions / AOG and critical shipment scenarios

Ensure alignment to service expectations, timelines, and customer SLAs

Act as escalation point for complex operational issues

Coordinate with Control Towers and regional teams to ensure execution discipline

5. Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

Establish KPIs for engine operations (e.g., on-time delivery, exception rate, cycle time)

Drive visibility through reporting, dashboards, and governance routines

Identify process gaps and implement corrective actions

Lead initiatives to improve service quality, efficiency, and customer experience

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with: Commercial / Sales / Global Operations / BPO & Shared Services /IT / Data teams

Align global processes with system capabilities (e.g., CargoWise, tracking platforms)

Support implementation teams during new customer onboarding

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, quoting, customer solutions)
• Experience working with TMS platforms (e.g., CargoWise) is preferred
• Global leadership and influence
• Operational execution and problem-solving
• Process design and standardization
• Commercial and customer focus
• Data-driven decision-making
• Communication and stakeholder management

What AIT Can Offer You

We believe in rewarding your talent and supporting your growth. In addition to a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, you’ll enjoy:

• Private healthcare through BUPA (medical and dental) after a qualifying period
• Access to an Auto Enrolment Pension Plan with 4% employee and 4% employer contributions
• Life Assurance equal to 2x your annual salary for peace of mind
• 26 days of annual leave to relax and recharge
• Childcare vouchers to support your family needs
• Eyecare vouchers for your vision health
• Cycle to Work scheme to promote sustainable commuting
• Car allowance or company car for certain roles

About AIT Worldwide

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT's flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail - on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT's full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services.