At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global aerospace engine logistics programs and ensure operational excellence.
- Company: Join AIT Worldwide Logistics, a leader in global freight forwarding.
- Benefits: Enjoy private healthcare, pension contributions, life assurance, and 26 days of annual leave.
- Other info: Hybrid role with opportunities for growth and collaboration across multiple regions.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the aerospace industry while working with a dynamic global team.
- Qualifications: 8-12+ years in aerospace logistics with strong commercial acumen and process standardization skills.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ 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, including Antwerp (Belgium), Amsterdam or Rotterdam (Netherlands), Frankfurt, Berlin, Bremen, Greven or Stuttgart (Germany), Milan (Italy), Warsaw (Poland), London, Manchester or Exeter (United Kingdom).
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, 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 / 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, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT’s flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail—on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT’s full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services.
Global Aerospace Engines Manager in Colnbrook employer: AIT Worldwide Logistics
As a Global Implementation Manager at AIT, you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation. With a strong commitment to employee growth, AIT offers comprehensive benefits including private healthcare, generous annual leave, and a supportive environment for professional development. Located in a vibrant area, this role provides unique opportunities to engage with global clients while contributing to impactful logistics solutions.
