At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global aerospace engine logistics programs and ensure operational excellence across regions.
- Company: AIT Worldwide Logistics, a leading global freight forwarding company.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, private healthcare, pension plan, and 26 days of annual leave.
- Other info: Hybrid role with opportunities for global collaboration and career growth.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in the aerospace logistics industry.
- Qualifications: 8-12 years in aerospace logistics with strong process standardization skills.
The predicted salary is between 69750 - 85250 £ per year.
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The Global Engine Manager - Aerospace is responsible for leading global aerospace engine logistics programs, ensuring consistent execution, operational excellence, and standardized processes across all regions. As the global subject matter expert for aircraft engine logistics, this individual will support customer onboarding, RFQs, solution design, and complex operational requirements while partnering with Commercial, Operations, and Shared Services teams worldwide. This is a hybrid role with global responsibility and can be based out of one of AIT Worldwide Logistics' European locations.
Responsibilities
- Global Engine Program Leadership
- Lead the end-to-end onboarding of new aerospace engine programs
- Serve as the global SME for engine logistics, including handling, compliance, and service requirements
- Provide oversight of global engine operations across all regions and stations
- Quoting & Commercial Support
- Support global quoting operations for aerospace engine opportunities
- Ensure standardized pricing approach, cost modeling, and margin alignment
- Partner with Commercial teams to develop competitive and executable solutions
- Provide technical expertise during RFQs, bids, and customer discussions
- Process Standardization & Governance
- Develop and implement global SOPs, procedures, and work instructions
- Drive standardization across engine handling processes, documentation requirements, and operational workflows
- Ensure compliance with internal standards and customer-specific requirements
- Maintain and continuously update global process documentation
- Operational Oversight & Execution
- Monitor execution of engine shipments across air, ground, and charter solutions / AOG and critical shipment scenarios
- Ensure alignment to service expectations, timelines, and customer SLAs
- Act as escalation point for complex operational issues
- Coordinate with Control Towers and regional teams to ensure execution discipline
- Performance Management & Continuous Improvement
- Establish KPIs for engine operations (e.g., on-time delivery, exception rate, cycle time)
- Drive visibility through reporting, dashboards, and governance routines
- Identify process gaps and implement corrective actions
- Lead initiatives to improve service quality, efficiency, and customer experience
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Commercial, Sales, Global Operations, BPO & Shared Services, IT, and Data teams
- Align global processes with system capabilities (e.g., CargoWise, tracking platforms)
- Support implementation teams during new customer onboarding
Qualifications
- 8-12+ years of experience in aerospace or high-value logistics operations
- Strong knowledge of aerospace engine handling, AOG operations, airfreight and charter solutions
- Experience with global operations and multi-region coordination
- Proven track record in process standardization and operational governance
- Strong commercial acumen (pricing, quoting, customer solutions)
- Experience working with TMS platforms (e.g., CargoWise) is preferred
- Global leadership and influence
- Operational execution and problem-solving
- Process design and standardization
- Commercial and customer focus
- Data-driven decision-making
- Communication and stakeholder management
What AIT Can Offer You
- Private healthcare through BUPA (medical and dental) after a qualifying period
- Access to an Auto Enrolment Pension Plan with 4% employee and 4% employer contributions
- Life Assurance equal to 2x your annual salary for peace of mind
- 26 days of annual leave to relax and recharge
- Childcare vouchers to support your family needs
- Eyecare vouchers for your vision health
- Cycle to Work scheme to promote sustainable commuting
- Car allowance or company car for certain roles
AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry.
Global Aerospace Engines Manager in Colnbrook employer: AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc.
AIT Worldwide Logistics is an exceptional employer that values talent and fosters growth within a dynamic work environment. With a strong commitment to employee well-being, we offer comprehensive benefits including private healthcare, generous annual leave, and a supportive culture that encourages professional development. Join us in one of our European locations and be part of a global team that drives innovation in aerospace logistics while enjoying a fulfilling career path.
Contact Details:
AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc. Recruitment Team
