Transition Support Manager

ASL Aviation Holdings DAC Swords Ireland Engineering
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Company Description

ASL Aviation Holdings is a leading aviation services company based in Swords, Ireland, close to Dublin Airport. The ASL Aviation Holdings Group includes 5 wholly owned European airlines; ASL Airlines Ireland, ASL Airlines Belgium, ASL Airlines France, ASL Airlines and ASL Airlines United Kingdom. The Group also has airline operations in South Africa and Thailand. Additionally, the Group includes maintenance facilities and several leasing entities. ASL’s airlines operate under their own brands and operate passenger and cargo networks on behalf of major international customers, particularly in the express freight and postal sectors. The Group’s global operations serve over 65 countries.

The Global ASL fleet of 140 aircraft includes 17 aircraft types from the Boeing 747-400F to the ATR-72 turbo prob. The Group has confirmed 20 slots with Boeing for 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) aircraft. Delivery of these next-generation aircraft has started and will continue until 2023.

In 2020, despite the global disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, ASL’s airlines continued to operate with 80% global aircraft utilisation on average. The airlines operated more than 122,000 flight hours, carrying 810,000 tonnes of freight and 2,620,000 passengers.

While some of the group airlines were founded more than 40 and 50 years ago, ASL Aviation Holdings’ foundation essentially began in 1998 and the company has been profitable every year since its incorporation. Annual revenue now exceeds €1.1bn EUR.

ASL employs 2,500 people globally of 51 different nationalities. The Group’s vision is to be the aviation service provider of choice through excellence, experience, and expertise.

Position

  • Prepare and manage a robust project plan and budget for each aircraft phase in and phase out project.
  • Engage with the stakeholders for each aircraft phase in or phase out project to ensure they remain appraised of the project progress and aware of any issues that may impact on the project plan.
  • Ensure the records of each aircraft being phased in, are to the highest industry standards and ensure any record discrepencies are logged as exceptions in the aircraft acceptance certificate.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with Lessors and customers, that reflect ASL's values, and foster good working relationships in the future.
  • Communicate effectively with third parties and customers to ensure the success of any phase in or phase out projects.
  • Co-ordinate the migration of aircraft records into AMOS during any aircraft phase in projects.
  • Lead, motivate and develop the team members providing regular performance feedback, in order to maximise business results, employees’ satisfaction and team productivity.
  • Maintain competence on the basis of continued education and training in their area of responsibility. The company will facilitate this process.

Requirements

  • A Bachelors degree in engineering or similar, or a valid EASA Part 66 Licence or an equivalent qualification is desirable.
  • A good knowledge and understanding of applicable Regulatory Requirements (Part 145/Part CAMO) is required.
  • Familiar with tools such as AMOS, MS office, e-mail and project management tools is desirable. Fluent technical and conversational English (spoken and written) and local language
  • A minimum of 7 years experience, working with or within an MRO or in an aircraft engineering or CAMO organisation.
  • A working knowledge of aircraft planning and technical records is required.
  • Experience of project management.
  • Experience or acquired knowledge of the fundamental concepts of aircraft leasing