Senior Technical Fleet Manager

Purpose of the role

Ensure that there is an established system in place to control Line maintenance performance across the network by the MRO in accordance with contractual conditions, regulatory requirements, company procedures, and standards in the most economical way.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team of Fleet Managers.
• Manage agreements with maintenance providers common for all Wizz AOC Holders.
• Represent the Wizz as the technical contact for the Line Maintenance partners, contracts, and projects.
• Evaluate potential providers' bids, capabilities, management systems, backgrounds, etc.
• Participate in negotiations with maintenance providers on contractual and commercial conditions.
• Follow up on inputs from Wizz AOC Holders regarding maintenance provider performance.
• Develop standards among maintenance suppliers and ensure quality, cost, safety, timeliness, and performance criteria are met in line with Wizz standards and regulatory requirements.
• Interact with Wizz AOC Holders and initiate improvements, including inputs for digital solutions.
• Communicate with Wizz AOC Holders and report on budget goals and maintenance operations.
• Assist in continuous process improvement to optimize communication and cooperation between maintenance providers and Wizz.
• Contribute to changes in Wizz AOC Holders manuals and procedures.
• Check, control, and approve all invoices related to line and base maintenance.
• Keep monthly follow-ups of Line maintenance KPIs.
• Ensure that maintenance events are within budget, and explain deviations if not.
• Train maintenance providers on behalf of Wizz Air.
• Coordinate recoveries and defect rectifications with Maintenance Provider and MOC when needed.
• Participate in flight schedule planning to ensure consideration of required technical aircraft downtimes according to the maintenance contract.
• Follow applicable requirements of the Safety Management System in accordance with Section 4 of OMM.

Authorization Scope:

• Issue Work Orders for performance by contracted Maintenance Organizations.

Experience

5-7+ years experience, 4+ years of relevant work experience within a Part-145 or Part-M approved organization.

Hard skills

• Higher level of technical education.
• A320FAM type training (Level III).
• Fuel Tank Safety Training Level 2.
• EWIS training.
• Human Factors training.
• Thorough knowledge of Part-145 and Part-M regulations.
• Knowledge of maintenance methods.
• Thorough knowledge of the CAME.
• Good knowledge of AMOS and MS Office tools.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in technical field

Language

Fluent English (both written and spoken)

Skills and competencies

• Analytical thinking.
• Ability to work under pressure.