Powerplant Engineer, APU & PW100 (Fixed-term)

Finnair is a diverse community of professionals who work ambitiously with a big heart and commitment. A strong safety culture is our priority and at the core of our everyday work, never taking it for granted. We are committed to doing our share in solving the climate challenge by determinedly following our science-based pathway to decarbonize our operations. We find meaning in our purpose: to enrich lives by bridging the world, and our identity and service mindset stems from our iconic brand’s Nordic heritage. Our values – Commitment to care, Working Together, Simplicity and Courage – guide us in everything we do.

Operations division's task is to execute Finnair's flight operations safely, economically and in a reliable manner. Flight operations entail the pilot resources, flight planning, flight competence optimization, coordination of and compliance to regulations as well as operational maintenance and ground operations. Finnair Technical Operations is responsible for the airworthiness of Finnair fleet. The key objectives of Technical Operations are safety, reliable flight operations and cost-efficient maintenance processes.

Finnair Technical Operations is now looking for a

POWERPLANT ENGINEER, APU & PW100

to manage APU & PW100 maintenance processes together with the Powerplant team. This is an interesting opportunity with diverse responsibilities combining technical and commercial aspects. Powerplant Engineer, APU & PW100 manages on wing and off wing performance of equipment and ensures Finnair and Norra fleet is maintained in airworthy condition. This position gives an opportunity for just about, or recently graduated person to develop their skills and get good understanding on airline powerplant management and engineering in general.

This is a parental leave substitute and a fixed-term contract beginning in the start of May 2025 and lasting until March 2026.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain processes needed to ensure high reliability and cost effectiveness of Finnair and Norra fleet
• Manage the fleet on- and off-wing plan during the term considering the overall plan for the whole operational lifetime and redelivery conditions
• Manage shop visits performance and practicalities ensuring spare engine availability
• Manage engine on-wing maintenance program and shop visit work scoping
• Manage and monitor Airworthiness Directives (AD) and modifications (SB’s) in area of responsibility
  
  

Our Expectations

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in applicable aircraft maintenance duties, or in other relevant technical / industry position
• Basic knowledge of Part-CAMO, Part-M, and Part-145 regulations is considered an advantage
• Basic knowledge of aircraft maintenance program philosophy and principles
• Knowledge of Engine Maintenance manuals, practices and methods etc. is considered an advantage
• Good teamwork skills and ability to learn new
• Good verbal and written skills in English
• Applicable technical B.Sc, M.Sc degree or studies at their final stages
  
  

Powerplant Engineer, APU & PW100 role is situated in Technical Operations, Engineering and reports to Head of Powerplant Engineering. Our working languages are Finnish and English.

Working At Finnair

We offer you an exciting opportunity to work in the fast-changing aviation and international travel industry in a culture that drives and enables professional development and continuous improvement. You will be supported by internally highly rated supervisory work with modern leadership practices that we constantly develop.

We are happy to enable our employees to enrich their lives and fulfill their travel dreams by offering a wide leisure travel benefit. We also support the health and wellbeing of our employees through our own Sickness Fund insurance benefit, Epassi sport, culture, wellbeing or commuting benefit, gyms around the Finnair campus and activities organized by our hobby clubs.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your application with your CV, cover letter and salary expectation no later than Sunday, 16 March 2025.

Please note that the hiring process includes a pre-employment security clearance and a drug test.

About

Should you have any questions about the role, please don’t hesitate to contact Jukka Honkanen (Head of Powerplant Management) by phone +358 50 5265310 preferably on:

• Friday, 7 March between 1pm to 2pm
• Friday, 14 March between 1pm to 2pm
  
  

Please note that we do not process applications submitted via email.

Our people are key to our success and the foundation that makes Finnair unique. We are committed to creating a safe work environment where all our people can thrive and succeed. We cherish diversity and strive to employ people with different backgrounds and experiences, to bring together multiple views to foster our business success.  According to our employee survey, respecting diversity is at a high level in our work community. You are welcome to join Finnair as your authentic self.