Cabin Project Manager

About Brussels Airlines

Brussels Airlines, part of the Lufthansa Group, is the national airline of Belgium with its home base at Brussels Airport.
Our mission is to be the most reliable airline, making everyone feel at home.
We are passionate about what we do, whether it’s on board, in an office, in the hangar or at an airport. Our people are recognized for always going above and beyond and for constantly challenging themselves.

Purpose of the position

Within the CAMO department, you will be active as a Cabin Project Manager.

• You will be responsible for the project management of a large cabin engineering project related to the renewal of Brussels Airlines A330 longhaul cabin.
• You will develop and maintain a project plan in accordance with the business case.
• You are responsible to deliver the project on time and within the assigned budget.
• You will motivate your team and coordinate the project between the different stakeholders.
• You will report on regular basis the project status to higher management.

Main tasks & responsibilities:

• You will be involved during scope definition of the A330 longhaul cabin together with product and marketing.
• You will execute the project management of the A330 longhaul cabin renewal.
• You will set up a project planning and play a lead role in steering the project for planning, execution and progress monitoring.
• You will set up a financial follow-up method to monitor the defined project budget.
• You will work with the dedicated A330 longhaul Cabin Project engineer and will motivate the project engineer during the project from A to Z.
• You will be the main contact for other Brussels Airlines departments (marketing, product, purchase, logistics, …) related to the project.
• You will be in contact with aircraft manufacturer, STC providers, OEM’s, MRO’s & BCAA.
• Analysis and implementation of STC and P21 modification packages, discuss with STC and P21 holders for cost effective solutions.
• You will follow-up and monitor the implementation of the project during heavy maintenance checks on site.
• Review implementation issues and propose solutions for quick and cost efficient corrective actions to not endanger the project budget and leadtime.
• You ensure that the changed aircraft configuration is correctly processed to allow a flowless usage of the cabin at maintenance and engineering department during the operations.
• You will be responsible for the implementation of the continued airworthiness management tasks related to your project.
• You will be part of the dedicated project team on Brussels Airlines level which is reporting on regular base to different levels including management board.

Your profile

• Minimum master degree in Aeronautics engineering or equivalent by experience
• You have proven project management experience in large projects
• You are highly interested in aviation
• You have excellent leadership experience
• You can manage problems and projects in an orderly manner
• You are strong in analysing problems and critical in studies
• You work accurate and thorough, are well-organized and like to create order and structure
• You can work under stress and show the necessary flexibility
• You can perform administrative work & follow up in a structured way
• You have good communication skills in English (Dutch and French is an advantage)
• You have knowledge of MS office (Knowledge of MRO software AMOS is a benefit)
• You are pro-active and have open attitude
• You are a team player
• You are willing to travel abroad

What we offer

• Brussels Airlines, member of Lufthansa Group, is Belgium’s national airline. We connect the capital of Europe to more than 70 destinations. Maintenance & Engineering is at the core of our operations: we make sure our birds stay in the air!
• As we are on the path to growth again, with fleet expansions and the newest type of aircraft joining, we offer real career opportunities and the ability to learn different aspects of running an airline
• A fulltime permanent employment contract (38h/week)
• A work regime that takes into account a very healthy work-life balance
• A flexible reward plan that allows you to optimize part of your salary.
• Travel benefits once you are 6 months in the company
• Profit sharing.
• Group insurance.
• Company medical plan (optional).
• Meal & eco vouchers.
• A spot in a very enthusiastic team & a great company to work for.