CFM56 / V2500 Fleet Manager

Summary:
Experienced aviation professional responsible for full lifecycle management of CFM56 powerplant programs — delivering technical, commercial, and reliability oversight to ensure on-time, on-budget engine performance across global MRO networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive oversight of CFM56 powerplant shop visit removals from commercial, reliability, and technical perspectives.
• Ensure all powerplant commodities are inducted into the repair process on schedule and in accordance with reliability initiatives and service bulletin requirements.
• Audit and validate all financial quotes to confirm expenses align with actual work performed; challenge discrepancies to control costs.
• Conduct regular audits of customer-owned property and maintain accurate tracking of engine and parts inventories.
• Forecast and source components to meet budgetary goals and optimize cost efficiency.
• Coordinate work scopes and maintenance actions between carriers, repair stations, and suppliers.
• Drive continuous improvement and process optimization through on-site management of U.S. and European MRO contracts.
• Monitor and report engine repair progress, including estimated return-to-service timelines.
• Maintain compliance with commercial, contractual, and technical expectations throughout all maintenance activities.
• Perform additional duties and support cross-functional initiatives as assigned by leadership.
• Travel as required to domestic and international repair facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of airline, MRO, or leasing company experience with CF6-80C2, CFM56-5B, V2500, RB211-Trent 700, and/or APU programs.
• Previous experience as a Program Manager, Production Manager, or Powerplant Engineer.
• Proven ability to influence operational performance and work behaviors in a short timeframe.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (verbal and written English).
• Demonstrated ability to manage technical and commercial aspects of multiple concurrent engine programs.

Additional Information

• Flexibility to work and travel outside normal hours as needed.
• Proficient with computer-based data systems and reporting tools.
• Able to work in high-noise repair environments and perform occasional lifting up to 30 lbs.