powerplant engineer

City: Solna

Job Function: Engineering

SAS Technical Operations is a dedicated team of 100 professionals responsible for ensuring the ongoing airworthiness of the SAS fleet. Our work spans a range of essential tasks, from negotiating and managing supplier contracts to engineering and planning maintenance activities.

Within this structure, our CAMO Engineering team plays a key role in implementing maintenance and regulatory requirements, monitoring fleet reliability, and managing the aircraft maintenance budget of the aircraft and engine types. SAS Engineering department employs 50 members, working closely with the rest of the Technical Operations, Flight Operations, Network Planning, Fleet Management, Finance, Aviation Authorities, Suppliers, et cetera, to deliver on-time and sustainable air travel.

The engineering department within the CAMO is looking for experienced and motivated Powerplant Engineers to join this dynamic organization and a highly reputable flag carrier. The right candidate will have the skills and personality to fit within a small, multi-skilled team. In addition, a Powerplant Engineer continuously contributes to improve SAS products and processes with cost-saving initiatives to help our service in a complex and demanding environment.

As a member of the Powerplant team, you will work on various engine/APU and nacelle/TR types, including LEAP, TRENT, IAE, XWB, and CF34. The focus is to maintain the Continuing Airworthiness, safety and reliability of engine/APU and its components in line with the manufacturer recommendations and the regulatory requirements. You will work closely with all teams in SAS CAMO as well as with SAS Part-145 department. You should possess an analytic driven nature and have experience to draw conclusions from data driven facts, experience working in a similar operational environment and will have safety as your top priority, with sound judgement in both technical and financial matters.

As a Powerplant Engineer at SAS, you will work on:

1. Evaluate of continuing airworthiness and maintenance related tasks
2. Short- and long-term engine fleet planning
3. Analyze and monitoring Engine Health Monitoring activities
4. Engine/APU / TR/Nacelle repair management
5. Handle phase-in and phase-out of engines and its components
6. Administer/review engine related contract proposals/agreements, warranty claims, etc.
7. Ensure effective and timely coordination/implementation of planning and project control functions required for engine related projects
8. Take ownership of a significant maintenance budget, including cost control and forecasting

1. University (Bsc., BEng, or Msc) degree in Aeronautical/mechanical Engineering
2. Relevant experience in aviation/airline engineering within Powerplant (aircraft types A320&A330/A350/E190/E195 and/or B737)
3. Minimum of 3 years demonstrative work experience with CAMO Powerplant Engineering
4. Knowledge of EASA Part-M and Part-145 regulations
5. Fluent in English – both verbally and written
6. Strong skills in IT systems and tools
7. Skywise experience is advantageous

It is also meritorious if you have direct experience with:

1. CFM LEAP Engines
2. AMOS MMIS system

Thorough and results-oriented, with a strong sense of responsibility. Your structured approach enables you to prioritize tasks effectively and complete them on time. You pay close attention to detail, always ensuring that safety remains a top priority in every aspect of your work. You have a detail-oriented, analytical mindset that allows you to draw valuable conclusions from data-driven insights. With experience in a similar operational environment, you also bring sound judgment to both technical and financial matters, consistently delivering high-quality results while maintaining safety as your priority. Finally, you are a strong team player with strong collaboration and excellent communication skills, and fit well in a multicultural environment.

At SAS, we are dedicated to caring for each other, delighting our travelers, and driving the transformation towards sustainable aviation. As a future colleague on our team, you'll join a culture where we work collaboratively towards common goals, recognize each other's contributions, and celebrate successes. Our focus is on safe, sustainable, and punctual execution, and we are committed to protecting our planet while transforming SAS for the future. This is an empowering workplace where you can thrive, grow, and take ownership of your work. Join us at SAS and be part of shaping the future of aviation

1. Deadline for application: March 21st. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as interviews are conducted continuously and the position may be filled before the application deadline. Note that we are not able to handle any applications that are sent by email, due to GDPR.
2. Desired start date: As soon as possible
3. Position: Fulltime (100%) starting with a 6-month probation period
4. This position is based in Frösundavik, Solna (Stockholm), and you will be expected to work onsite. Remote work may also be an option, depending on the agreement made with your manager.
5. A background check will be conducted at the final stage of this recruitment process, as this role is security classified. If you are aware of any specific matters that may come up during this background check, we kindly ask you to be transparent about them during the recruitment process.

Is this you? If so, come fly with us

If you have questions about this position, you are warmly welcome to contact Team & Fleet Manager Powerplant & Hiring Manager,Praveeni Witharana Nelson, at praveeni.wnelson@sas.se. Please note that we are not able to handle any applications that are sent by email due to GDPR.

We look forward to hearing from you