APU Powerplant Manager

About the role

The APU Powerplant Manager leads the auxiliary power unit maintenance programme for an airline fleet, ensuring safe, reliable and cost‑effective operation. This senior position coordinates maintenance planning, shop visits, vendor performance and regulatory compliance while driving improvements in APU availability and lifecycle cost.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the APU maintenance programme across the fleet, guaranteeing operational reliability and adherence to aviation regulations.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies, work scopes and overhaul plans to maximise APU performance.
• Oversee APU shop visits, define work scopes, approve repairs and ensure return‑to‑service compliance.
• Monitor APU health, reliability trends and performance data to identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Coordinate with approved vendors, OEMs, repair facilities and internal engineering teams for timely, quality maintenance execution.
• Review technical reports, service bulletins and manufacturer recommendations, implementing corrective actions as required.
• Manage budgets, repair costs, warranty claims and vendor contracts related to APU operations.
• Support troubleshooting of significant APU technical issues and recommend long‑term corrective actions.
• Prepare technical and management reports on APU performance, reliability, costs and operational risks.
• Drive continuous‑improvement initiatives to enhance APU reliability, availability and maintenance efficiency.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical or Aircraft Maintenance Engineering or a related discipline.
• 8–12 years of experience in aircraft powerplant or technical maintenance management within an airline or MRO environment.
• Proven experience managing APU maintenance programmes, shop visits and vendor relationships.
• Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance practices, reliability programmes and continuing airworthiness requirements.
• Experience supporting Airbus and/or Boeing fleets is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of aviation regulations such as GACA, EASA, FAA or equivalent.

Required skills

• APU maintenance programme management
• Maintenance planning systems
• Reliability monitoring tools
• Technical documentation handling
• Vendor management
• Aircraft powerplant systems knowledge
• Aviation regulatory compliance (GACA, EASA, FAA)