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. We are now looking for a ENGINEER FOR CABIN & PAYLOAD ENGINEERING TEAM to maintain and develop Finnair aircraft cabins and to optimize maintenance costs. You will be responsible for engineering of specific aircraft cabin areas and acting as the lead on discussions with vendors. The duties will include designing modifications for aircraft cabins as part of Finnair’s Design Organization, carrying technical responsibility for interior items, monitoring manufacturer/community information and Finnair fleet metrics, and maintaining close co-operation with OEMs, vendors and other stakeholders, to coordinate In-Service Issues and product development. Main responsibilities: Managing and taking full ownership of the assigned aircraft cabin area Mod status (SB + DOA), ISI’s, defect trends, maintenance support, possible projects Communication and development with vendors Supporting our Line Maintenance organization together with MCC Managing and developing maintenance and engineering processes Managing and preparing aircraft cabin modifications under Finnair Design Organization and with 3rd party Design Organizations You can be an experienced engineer or just starting your career, motivation and the right attitude is what we are looking for. The responsibilities will be tailored to match your skills, personal strengths, aspirations and to support your personal development. We put a high emphasis on teamwork, putting the right people in the right places, empowerment and enabling individual development. We expect you to have: Applicable technical education at B.Sc. or M.Sc. level Engineering mindset and evaluation skills to facilitate rational engineering decisions Drive to take responsibility, make decisions and be proactive Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Finnish will be considered an advantage Good co-operation and communication skills Willingness to travel We consider the following skills and experience as an advantage: CAD design skills Experience with aircraft interiors Negotiation experience Knowledge of Part-21 and/or EASA CS-25 Knowledge of aircraft maintenance philosophy and principles Vendor management experience Experience in Project Management Experience in aircraft delivery, re-delivery or modification projects 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, cover letter and salary expectation no later than Sunday, 22 December 2024. Please note that the hiring process includes a pre-employment security clearance, a pre-employment medical examination and a drug test. For more information, please contact Totti Pekonen (Manager, Cabin & Payload Engineering) by phone +358 504944994 preferably during the specified hours provided below: Tuesday, 3 December between 10am to 11am Tuesday, 10 December between 10am to 11am Monday, 16 December between 12pm to 1pm 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. 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.
