Asset Manager – Powerplant

Overview

As an Asset Manager in Engineering Power Plant, you will ensure engine, APU, and nacelle availability to support the fleet and deliver technical and commercial initiatives. You will work cross-functionally with internal teams and external suppliers, applying technical knowledge and strong influencing skills to drive projects. You will shape maintenance forecasting, supplier performance, and technical decisions that affect fleet reliability and business outcomes. This role offers the chance to influence strategic direction and lead a high-performance team within a prestigious aviation leader.

Responsibilities

• Develop a transferable model to forecast engine maintenance requirements across engine types
• Manage suppliers to meet commercial obligations and maximise value for BA
• Lead technical discussions across departments and suppliers to drive optimal decisions
• Influence the financial plan and ensure alignment with technical standards and policy
• Coordinate engine, APU, and nacelle deliveries with internal and external stakeholders
• Deliver a portfolio of commercially valuable projects and programmes
• Coach and mentor team members to contribute to the business plan
• Support a high-performance team culture aligned with company values
• Monitor fleet reliability and raise improvement plans to meet performance targets
• Lead or support investigations under the safety management framework
• Prioritise workload to maintain compliance with procedures and regulatory requirements
• Report and communicate performance and significant events to senior stakeholders

Key requirements

• Strong ability to combine technical knowledge with commercial acumen
• Proven experience in analysis and supplier negotiation to deliver commercial results
• Influence and collaboration skills to drive key decisions and projects
• Independent professional judgment within a business context
• Excellent written and verbal communication; simplify complex technical information
• Leadership and supervision capabilities
• Self-motivation and shift toward change, large projects and process improvements
• Calm, professional under pressure; prioritisation skills
• Experience dealing with ambiguity and complexity
• Commercial acumen
• CAA part 21, part M, and part 145 authorisations (must hold or be able to gain)
• Detailed technical knowledge of engines and regulatory environment
• Recognition of engineering apprenticeship or degree level

• influencing
• collaboration
• communication
• technical knowledge of aircraft engines
• engine maintenance forecasting
• regulatory environment expertise

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