Global Aerospace Engines Manager

AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare through BUPA

Auto Enrolment Pension Plan with contributions

Life Assurance 2x annual salary

26 days of annual leave

Childcare vouchers

Eyecare vouchers

Cycle to Work scheme

Car allowance or company car for certain roles

Job summary

AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Global Engine Manager – Aerospace to lead onboarding, quoting operations, and global execution strategy for aerospace engine logistics programs. This role acts as a global expert, ensuring standardized processes and a high-quality customer experience across all regions.

The ideal candidate will have 8–12+ years in aerospace logistics, strong commercial acumen, and proven success in operational governance. Benefits include private healthcare, pension contributions, and 26 days of annual leave.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end onboarding of new aerospace engine programs.
• Support global quoting operations for aerospace engine opportunities.
• Develop and implement global SOPs and procedures.
• Monitor execution of engine shipments across multiple solutions.
• Establish KPIs for engine operations and drive visibility.

Skills

Aerospace engine handling

AOG operations

Airfreight and charter solutions

Process standardization

Operational governance

Commercial acumen

TMS platforms (e.g., CargoWise)

Global leadership

Data-driven decision-making

Stakeholder management

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

Overview

The Global Engine Manager – Aerospace is responsible for leading the onboarding, quoting operations, and global execution strategy for aerospace engine logistics programs. This role ensures standardized processes, procedures, and operational governance across all regions, driving consistency, scalability, and a high-quality customer experience.

The position serves as a global subject matter expert for engine-related logistics, partnering across Commercial, Operations, and Shared Services teams to deliver best-in-class service performance and continuous improvement.

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 solutions. Provide technical expertise during RFQs, bids, and customer discussions.

3. 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 documentation.

4. Operational Oversight & Execution

   Monitor execution of engine shipments across air, ground, and charter solutions, including AOG and critical shipment scenarios.

   Ensure alignment to service expectations, timelines, and customer SLAs.

   Act as an 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, and 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.

Benefits

• 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.