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. Finnair Technical Operations is responsible for the airworthiness of the Finnair fleet. The key objectives of Technical Operations are safety, reliable flight operations and cost-efficient maintenance processes. Engineering is a department within the Technical Operations mainly responsible for the continuing airworthiness management, engineering support and technical lifecycle management of the Finnair fleet. We are now looking for an ENGINEER, STRUCTURES to be responsible for independently completing assigned duties in Engineering, resolving problem cases, monitoring manufacturer/community information to improve aircraft reliability and monitoring airworthiness data to keep aircraft in compliance with the requirements. The responsibility area in this role is aircraft structures and structural components. Main responsibilities: Executes Finnair fleet airworthiness and configuration management processes Ensures that structural work and repairs are carried out according to the agreed standard Ensures that maintenance documentation produced by external maintenance provider is high quality and consistent Monitors the reliability of the structural area and supports the Systems & Reliability Engineering Lead in compiling reliability data Analyzes incoming AD/SB/SIL/TFU/VSB/FAIR/Q-Pulse/elog/AMOS information for the area of responsibility Performs Cost-Benefit-Analysis (Business Cases) of Service Bulletins and make implementation recommendations Monitors Fleet/System reliability and determines actions based on long term aircraft diagnostics Responsible for Maintenance task & modification instructions on the area of responsibility (aircraft structures and structural components) Proposes and creates maintenance requirements in AMOS Coordinates modification process with Line maintenance & MRO providers Hosts vendor / working party meetings and ensures that the project plans are properly managed and communicated Supports preventive maintenance actions based on continuous follow-up of aircraft diagnostics and create guidelines for defect rectification and systems improvement Resolves production Technical Assistance (TA) requests Responsible for vendor management from a technical point of view in specified areas of ATA-systems Formulates, submits, and manages closing of service requests to OEM and vendors to resolve problems where no approved data exists Completes analysis of ASRs and determines root cause and preventive actions Analyses VSB and requests pool standard enhancements in liaison with component repair service providers Our expectations: Minimum of 6 months of experience in relevant technical / industry background Knowledge of Part-CAMO, Part-M, and Part-145 regulations Profound knowledge of aircraft maintenance philosophy, principles, and technical skills on the area of technical expertise including understanding of the continuous airworthiness requirements Engineering insight and judgement to facilitate making rational engineering decisions Good command of English for the purpose of spoken communication with vendors/OEMs/other airlines and writing formal and accurate service requests to OEMs Good technical skills and for the purpose of writing maintenance instructions based on approved data Able to take the ownership of the area of responsibility Understanding of business side when discussing contracts with OEM and MRO together with Finnair procurement Applicable technical education at B.Sc. or M.Sc. level 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, gyms around the Finnair campus and activities organized by our hobby clubs. Are you ready for the challenge and want to join our team? Submit your application with your CV no later than Wednesday, 20 November 2024. We will start contacting candidates already during the application process. Please note that the hiring process includes a pre-employment security clearance and a pre-employment drug test. For more information, please contact Pasi Mäntysaari (Head of WB Fleet Management) by phone +358 400999840 preferably during the specified hours provided below: Monday, 11 November between 10am to 11am Friday, 15 November between 1pm to 2pm 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. Finnair is a network airline, specialising in connecting passenger and cargo traffic between Asia, North America and Europe. Finnair is one of the oldest operating airlines in the world, celebrating its centenary in 2023. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do – Finnair intends to reach carbon neutrality latest by the end of 2045. Customers have chosen Finnair as the Best Airline in Northern Europe in the Skytrax Awards for 12 times in a row. Finnair is a member of the oneworld alliance. Finnair Plc’s shares are quoted on the Nasdaq Helsinki stock exchange.
