Head of Engineering & Reliability Efficiency Tools Projects

About Us

We are part of International Airlines Group (IAG), one of the world's leading airline groups and owner of some of the biggest brands in the sky.

IAG Transform provides creative and innovative solutions to drive sustainable transformation by delivering procurement and airline services, as well as group-wide systems across IAG. Each operating company benefits from the Transform centralised model, driving efficiencies, automation, and economies of scale.

Purpose of the role

We are seeking a senior technical expert to lead strategy and drive transformation through the coordination of teams implementing innovative engineering and reliability projects. These initiatives will leverage data-driven and AI-enabled tools, as well as other advanced digital technologies, to optimise engineering and reliability processes within the airline's Technical Operations.

Please note this is not a data science or IT development role. The successful candidate will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), working closely with AI labs, data scientists, and operational experts to guide the development and integration of AI-powered tools and other innovative technologies. The emphasis is on applying these solutions to drive business transformation within Technical Operations and Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) functions.

Key focus areas will include:
• Optimisation of reliability analytics and failure detection
• Development of predictive maintenance capabilities and tools
• Deployment of technician copilots to support engineers and ground technicians
• Development of integrated reliability dashboards
• Monitoring and follow-up of continuous improvement maintenance actions arising from the above tools

The role aims to enhance safety, increase aircraft availability, and optimise maintenance costs. It requires a strong understanding of airline maintenance processes and supply chain dynamics, combined with the ability to bridge the gap between maintenance and engineering technical teams, operational stakeholders, and the AI lab and data scientists.

The successful candidate will act as a key facilitator, ensuring that innovative tools and models are developed collaboratively and in alignment with operational realities and strategic business needs. This is a strategic leadership position that brings digital transformation into one of the most safety-critical and capital-intensive areas of the airline industry, ensuring that technological innovation is both practical and impactful.

Your responsibilities

• Define and execute the airline group's digital transformation roadmap for reliability management.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, line/base maintenance, operations, and digital/tech units to ensure alignment and adoption of AI-enabled solutions.
• Lead the deployment of AI-powered tools for reliability monitoring and performance analysis.
• Drive the use of reliability analytics to identify component wear trends, failure patterns, and root causes, implementing data-driven improvement initiatives.
• Deploy AI- and data-powered tools for predictive modelling and reliability dashboards.
• Validate use cases and ensure scalability of reliability solutions across multiple operating companies (OpCos).
• Engage stakeholders and foster change management to embed reliability-focused practices into operational workflows.
• Monitor and communicate KPIs to demonstrate impact on safety, reliability, operational performance, and cost efficiency.

Your skills, experience and qualifications

• Degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Extensive experience in aircraft engineering and reliability management within an airline, MRO, OEM, or aviation regulatory body.
• Native / Bilingual in English.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong knowledge of reliability engineering methodologies, predictive maintenance tools, and regulatory frameworks (EASA Part-M, Part-CAMO, FAA equivalents).
• Proven track record of leading transformation or digitalisation projects in reliability or operational environments.
• Ability to bridge engineering expertise with data/AI-driven innovation.
• Proficiency in data analytics tools and reliability management systems.
• Strategic mindset with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Passion for driving innovation and digital transformation in the aviation industry.

What we offer

• The chance to enjoy a challenging career in an exciting, fast-moving environment in a dynamic industry.
• The opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment with great offices in many locations. We support our people in maintaining work/life balance, as well as providing the many benefits one would expect from a global organisation, including health insurance, pension and performance bonuses.

We are an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.