Powerplant Transformation Manager

IAG Transform UK; Greater London; In loco; GBP 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

IAG Transform UK is seeking a Powerplant Transformation Manager to lead strategic engine initiatives across operating companies. You will drive maintenance optimisation, asset utilisation, cost reduction, and performance improvements while coordinating with Engineering, Fleet, Finance, and external partners.

Applicants should have aerospace engineering or related degrees and extensive experience in engine maintenance, project management, and collaboration with OEMs, MROs, and lessors.

Competenze

• Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Significant experience in airline technical operations and engine management.
• Experience with engine fleets and fleet support functions.

Mansioni

• Lead powerplant transformation initiatives across Group.
• Develop business cases and oversee engine maintenance and asset management projects.
• Coordinate engine maintenance activities across OpCos, driving standardisation.

Conoscenze

Powerplant management

Engine maintenance

Fleet engineering

Data analysis

Project management

Stakeholder management

Formazione

Degree in Engineering

Strumenti

Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

Descrizione del lavoro

About Us

We are part of International Airlines Group (IAG), one of the world’s leading airline groups and owner of some of the biggest brands in the sky. IAG Transform provides creative and innovative solutions to drive sustainable transformation by delivering procurement and airline services, as well as group-wide systems across IAG. Each operating company benefits from the Transform centralised model, driving efficiencies, automation, and economies of scale.

Purpose of the role

The Powerplant Transformation Manager is responsible for leading strategic powerplant initiatives across the Operating Companies (OpCos), driving engine maintenance optimisation, asset utilisation, cost reduction, and operational performance improvements. The role will work closely with Powerplant, Engineering, Fleet, Finance, Supply Chain, and external partners to identify and implement transformational opportunities that maximise value across the Group's engine portfolio. The position is suited to candidates from airlines, OEMs or MRO provides that have experience in engine fleet management, maintenance, engineering, planning, programme management, or fleet support functions.

Your responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of powerplant transformation initiatives across the Group.
• Develop business cases and oversee execution of strategic projects relating to engine maintenance, pooling, leasing, engine swaps, asset management, and fleet support.
• Coordinate and support common engine maintenance activities across Operating Companies, driving standardisation, best practice sharing, and maintenance synergies.
• Manage cross functional and cross OpCo projects to improve powerplant reliability, availability, and cost efficiency.
• Support the development and optimisation of engine pooling solutions and shared spare engine strategies.
• Identify opportunities to reduce maintenance costs and improve engine asset utilisation through data driven analysis.
• Drive the development of powerplant planning and forecasting tools, models, and processes.
• Support shop visit strategy development, workscope optimisation, and long term maintenance planning.
• Coordinate with OEMs, MROs, lessors, and other external stakeholders to support transformation initiatives.
• Monitor project performance, timelines, risks, and benefits realisation.
• Prepare and deliver executive level presentations, recommendations, and progress updates.
• Ensure alignment between transformation initiatives and wider business objectives.
• Support due diligence, benchmarking, and market assessments relating to engine maintenance and asset management.
• Promote collaboration across Operating Companies to maximise synergies and share best practices.

Your skills, experience and qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in airline technical operations, powerplant management, engine maintenance, fleet engineering, or other related aviation functions.
• Experience managing aircraft engine fleets, preferably CFM56, LEAP, V2500, or GTF engines. Experience with other engine types will also be considered.
• Strong understanding of aero engine maintenance concepts, shop visit planning, engine performance management, and asset optimisation.
• Experience managing complex projects across multiple stakeholders and organisations.
• Proven ability to develop business cases and translate analysis into actionable recommendations.
• Experience working with OEMs, MRO providers, lessors, and maintenance service agreements.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage large datasets and develop meaningful insights.
• Experience gained within airlines, OEMs, or the aviation maintenance industry.
• Experience gained within airlines, OEMs, MRO providers, or the wider aviation industry, particularly in fleet support, maintenance, engineering, planning, programme management, or transformation roles.
• Experience within a multi airline or multi business environment is desirable.

What we offer

• We support our people in maintaining work/life balance, as well as providing the many benefits one would expect from a global organisation, including health insurance, pension and performance bonuses.

We are an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

IAG Transform is a part of International Airlines Group (IAG). IAG is one of the world’s largest airline groups with 600+ aircraft carrying more than 122 million customers to 260 destinations across 91 countries each year. IAG brings together leading airline brands Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Level, Vueling. These are supported by IAG Loyalty that spans all its airlines and beyond, offering the global currency Avios and including BA Holidays, and IAG Cargo which delivers vital goods and produce around the world. These businesses are complementary to its core airline businesses. As the first airline group globally to commit to net zero by 2050, sustainability is a core part of IAG’s strategy. IAG Transform plays a critical role in driving transformation across IAG and the aviation industry, through expertise and capabilities in procurement, technology, AI, innovation, and transformation.

We are based in London, UK, with a presence in Dublin, Madrid, Barcelona and Kraków.

With us, your work will create real impact, from everyday improvements to breakthrough change that reshapes the way the world flies.