Team Leader - Engine Management Services (EMS)-EN

CAE; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CAE is seeking a Team Leader to join our Engine Management Services team in Ireland. You will lead a dedicated group, coordinate project delivery, and ensure cost and quality targets are met while developing internal procedures and customer relationships.

The ideal candidate has at least five years in engine maintenance or technical services, proven supervisory experience, and strong project management and mentoring skills. Occasional travel to meet clients may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years industry experience, preferably in engine maintenance or technical services.
• Previous supervisory experience essential.
• Advanced knowledge of aviation regulations.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven project management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong mentoring and coaching skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally onsite or to meet customers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate department activities including leave allocation and career development.
• Assign projects and manage resources across the team.
• Lead engine projects and perform key tasks as part of the project team.
• Oversee project progress, cost, and quality of deliverables.
• Develop and evolve internal procedures.
• Support performance management and development of team members.
• Maintain relationships with customers and the business development team.
• Assist with growing department capabilities to meet client needs and budgets.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Aviation regulations knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Decision making under pressure

Mentoring and coaching

Willingness to travel

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Are you seeking a dynamic work environment where innovation, collaboration, and professional growth are encouraged? Do you aspire to join a globally renowned company at the forefront of the industry, contributing to projects of significant impact and prestige?

We are currently seeking a Team Leader to join our team at Engine Management Services Team. This position offers will lead one of our teams and a variety of projects in the Engine Management Services department.

Principal Responsibilities

Reporting to the Engine Management Services Operations Manager, the successful candidates will be responsible for the coordination of the departments activities, including:

• Operational management of team assigned to you, including leave allocation, regular one to ones, career development and other HR related aspects.
• Assignment of projects and resource management.
• Lead Engine projects and carry out key tasks / duties as part of project team.
• Oversight and management of projects assigned to your team.
• Manage project progress, project cost and quality of deliverables.
• Define and constantly evolve internal procedures.
• Support performance management and development of team members together with the department managers.
• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution.
• Liaise with customers and business development team to grow new client base and maintain existing client relationships.
• Assisting the EMS Operations Manager and Head of Engines in developing and growing the capabilities of the department to meet our client needs and budgetary targets.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 5 years Industry experience, preferably in Engine maintenance or technical services.
• Previous supervisory experience essential.
• Advanced knowledge of aviation regulations.
• Proven organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities at one time and make decisions in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to enable positive communications both internally and with customers & suppliers.
• Ability to work well to deadlines with strong project management skills.
• Strong PC skills required with good knowledge of all company systems and MS office products.
• Demonstrate the ability to support and motivate team members.
• Strong mentoring and coaching skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally onsite or to meet customers.

About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

Position Type

Regular

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter or email [e-mail] if needed.

Data Privacy

Privacy Statement | CAE

As part of our process, we may use AI‑supported tools to help review applications, with human decision‑making at every step. CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.