Senior Fleet Transition Manager

Job description

Wizz Air is a leading European low-cost airline. Our mission is to provide affordable and reliable air travel to everyone, everywhere, while minimizing our environmental impact. We are proud to foster a diverse and inclusive team of over 8,000 employees from more than 110 nationalities, who share our values of inclusivity, positivity, dedication, integrity, and sustainability. As a rapidly expanding airline, we offer exciting career opportunities across a range of functions, from flight operations to engineering, customer experience, finance, and more. We provide extensive training and development opportunities to help our employees grow and succeed in their roles. Joining Wizz Air means joining a team that is passionate about aviation, dedicated to excellence, and committed to making air travel accessible and sustainable for all. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the aviation industry, we welcome you to explore our job opportunities and become a part of our success story. Senior Fleet Transition Manager Based in Budapest Purpose of the role Manage, control, and coordinate Wizz Air’s aircraft redeliveries, deliveries, and warranty support within the allowable budget. Responsibilities Coordinate the life cycle of fleet lease agreements, redelivery conditions, and contracts. Manage and supervise subcontractors for End-of-Lease projects (EOL), aircraft deliveries, and warranty management. Provide support during lease agreement negotiations. Coordinate lease return with lessors, including initial meetings, final closure, and negotiation of exclusions. Coordinate redelivery activities within Technical Services, aligned with Company and Local Authority requirements. Manage lease return program, including long-term redelivery plan optimization. Establish standards, processes, and procedures for use during EOL. Create executive reports about the EOL program. Create and control the budget for the EOL program and events. Promote good and clear communication between all teams and lessors involved in the End of Lease; resolve conflicts. Ensure that services, materials, and resources are planned and procured on time, in sufficient quality and quantity, and are complementary to each other. Analyze each EOL event result, learn lessons, and use them to improve processes. Manage and supervise aircraft delivery in accordance with regulatory requirements, company procedures, and standards. Manage and supervise employees in the Fleet Transition department. Provide support for RFPs launched at the airline or Indigo Partners group level. Evaluate technical modifications proposed by the manufacturer or Company. Manage aircraft delivery documents and certificates for new aircraft delivery. Participate in invoice checking and cost control of deliveries, redeliveries, and warranty management. Manage and control aircraft warranty claims, including concessions during aircraft production, and provide monthly status reports on warranty claims. Follow applicable requirements of the Safety Management System. Perform other tasks as stipulated by the Head of Technical Services. Experience Minimum of 5-7+ years experience in aircraft leasing, financing, or maintenance, or at least 4+ years of proven track record in project management (technical/financial) Hard skills Thorough knowledge of EASA OPS, Part M (including Subpart I), Part 145, and relevant parts of Part 21 regulation. Thorough knowledge of the CAME. Good knowledge of AMOS and MS Office tools. Education Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (preferably in Engineering) Language Fluent English (both written and spoken) Skills and competencies Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and lead cross-functional teams. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to manage complex projects and identify innovative solutions. Exceptional negotiation and communication skills, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels. Ability to thrive in high-pressure environments, managing competing priorities and making strategic decisions under tight timelines. Proven ability to manage large-scale budgets and financial performance, with a strong focus on cost control and optimization. Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive, confidential information with integrity and discretion. High degree of adaptability and strategic thinking in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. When applying, please only provide valid information regarding your educational background and certificates, as the original documents will be requested during the hiring process. We look forward to meeting you and learning more about your skills and experience. Join the Wizz Air team and discover the world of opportunities.