Manager Powerplant (APU / LEAP / GE GEnx)

Overview

📍 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Manager Powerplant

• professionals to support the continued growth of their engine maintenance and repair operations.
• These opportunities are available across multiple engine platforms, including:
• **Auxiliary Power Units (APU)**
• **CFM LEAP Engines**
• **GE GEnx Engines**
• This is an excellent opportunity for experienced aviation powerplant leaders looking to join a world-class MRO environment and lead high-performing teams responsible for engine maintenance, repair, reliability, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage powerplant maintenance operations for assigned engine platforms.
• Oversee maintenance planning, troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, and testing activities.
• Manage teams of engineers, supervisors, and technicians to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulations, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Monitor engine performance, reliability metrics, and maintenance KPIs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance and reduce downtime.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, OEMs, suppliers, and support functions.
• Manage resource planning, workforce utilisation, and maintenance scheduling.
• Support budget management and operational performance objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Proven experience within Aviation MRO, Airline Engineering, Engine Maintenance, or Powerplant Operations.
• Strong experience supporting one or more of the following:
• APU Systems

• GE GEnx Engines

• Previous leadership experience managing maintenance teams, workshops, or engine shop operations.
• Strong understanding of aviation safety, regulatory compliance, and maintenance best practices.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to drive operational excellence in a fast-paced maintenance environment.

Preferred Experience

• OEM, Airline, MRO, or Engine Shop environment.
• Experience with engine overhaul, repair, inspection, and reliability programs.
• Certifications related to powerplant maintenance or aviation engineering are advantageous.
• What's on Offer
• Opportunity to join one of the region's leading aviation engineering organisations.
• Leadership role within a growing and highly specialised powerplant division.
• Exposure to advanced engine technologies and large-scale maintenance operations.
• Competitive compensation package.
• 📩 If you have experience with
• APU, LEAP, or GE GEnx engines
• and are interested in learning more, please apply directly or contact me for a confidential discussion.