Fleet Transitions Program Manager

Finnair is a diverse community of professionals who work ambitiously with a big heart and commitment. A strong safety culture is our priority and at the core of our everyday work, never taking it for granted. We are committed to doing our share in solving the climate challenge by determinedly following our science-based pathway to decarbonize our operations. We find meaning in our purpose: With our heart in Finland, we make every journey better, today and tomorrow. Our values – Always Safe, Customer at Heart and Stronger Together – guide us in everything we do. 

Finnair Technical Operations are looking for a  

Fleet Transitions Program Manager 

to join our Technical Fleet Transitions team. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering the technical execution of aircraft phase-in, phase-out, and entry-into-service programs. You will ensure all technical activities are completed in line with regulatory, contractual, schedule, and quality requirements while coordinating multiple stakeholders to achieve predictable and efficient aircraft transitions. 

Main responsibilities: 

• Plan, manage, and execute assigned fleet transition programs ensuring delivery against scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives. 

• Coordinate all technical activities related to aircraft transitions including maintenance status, configuration, modifications, and documentation. 

• Ensure aircraft technical condition and records meet regulatory, contractual, Finnair, and lessor requirements at delivery/redelivery. 

• Act as the primary technical point of coordination between engineering, records, planning, MROs, lessors, and other stakeholders. 

• Identify, track, and manage technical, documentation, and schedule risks with appropriate escalation. 

• Coordinate and oversee external MROs, consultants, and suppliers supporting transition activities. 

• Provide clear and structured reporting on program progress, risks, and milestones. 

• Support technical leasing discussions and delivery/redelivery conditions. 

• Drive continuous improvement of transition processes, tools, and documentation standards. 

• Optimize resource allocation across engineering, planning, and technical operations. 

• Manage multiple aircraft transitions in parallel with fixed delivery timelines. 

• Ensure completeness and quality of technical records under time pressure. 

• Align multiple stakeholders with differing priorities and interpretations. 

• Manage late-emerging technical findings impacting schedule and cost. 

• Operate within lease, regulatory, and operational constraints. 

Our expectations: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline. 

• Minimum 5 years of experience in aircraft engineering, continuing airworthiness, or technical operations. 

• Experience in aircraft deliveries, returns, or entry-into-service programs. 

• Strong understanding of aircraft technical records and maintenance documentation. 

• Experience working in a regulated aviation environment (EASA/FAA). 

• Experience with lessors and leasing environment is an advantage. 

• Project/program management experience and strong coordination skills. 

• Fluent English (written and spoken). 

• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration capability. 

• Structured and detail-oriented approach to documentation and compliance. 

• Ability to manage multiple complex programs in parallel. 

• Clear communication of technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

• Strong problem-solving and risk management capability. 

• Ability to operate effectively in an international aviation environment. 

Working at Finnair: 

We offer you an exciting opportunity to work in the fast-changing aviation and international travel industry in a culture that drives and enables professional development and continuous improvement. You will be supported by internally highly rated supervisory work with modern leadership practices that we constantly develop.  

We are happy to enable our employees to enrich their lives and fulfill their travel dreams by offering a wide leisure travel benefit. We also support the health and wellbeing of our employees through our own Sickness Fund insurance benefit, Epassi sport (culture, health & wellbeing or commuting benefit), gyms around the Finnair campus and activities organized by our hobby clubs. 

Are you ready for the challenge and want to join our team? Submit your application with your CV and salary expectation no later than 23 August 2026. For more information, please contact Sami Heikkinen, Head of Engineering Services, +358503923223, Mon-Fri at 15-16 or by email [email protected]. 

Please note that the hiring process may include a pre-employment security clearance and a drug test. 

Please note that we do not process applications submitted via email. 

Our people are key to our success and the foundation that makes Finnair unique. We are committed to creating a safe work environment where all our people can thrive and succeed. We cherish diversity and strive to employ people with different backgrounds and experiences, to bring together multiple views to foster our business success.  According to our employee survey, respecting diversity is at a high level in our work community. You are welcome to join Finnair as your authentic self.