Lead Project Engineer

As a Project Lead / Lead Engineer at flydocs, you will be responsible for leading and delivering technical projects across Aircraft Records, Asset Transitions, and Data Management for airline and lessor customers. Your primary focus will be on ensuring end-to-end project ownership, guiding teams to achieve delivery excellence, compliance, and high-quality outcomes. This hands-on role requires technical acumen, strong project management skills, and effective customer engagement to build trust, alignment, and satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee technical projects such as M&E Data, Aircraft Transition, and Records Management from initiation to successful completion.
• Ensure compliance with airworthiness regulations, lease contract requirements, and industry standards.
• Conduct technical due diligence, including auditing aircraft records, Components, LLPs, ADs & MODs, and structural repair documentation.
• Collaborate with customers (airlines and lessors) to manage expectations, resolve queries, and deliver project outcomes.
• Prepare working standards, workflows, and scope of work aligned with customer requirements and industry best practices.
• Present regular progress status reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage project escalations effectively and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Mentor and support junior team members, providing necessary training.
• Drive efficiency, innovation, and continuous improvement within project delivery.
• Support organizational initiatives and promote cross-functional collaboration.
• Travel for on-site audits, transitions, or customer engagements as needed.
• Schedule and prioritize project workloads for optimal resource utilization.
• Implement best work practices and continuously improve efficiency within the team.

Qualification Required:

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in the aviation domain, with a strong exposure to Technical Services / Technical Records.
• Minimum 2+ years of independent project management experience.
• Educational background in aviation management, Aeronautical Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of compliance auditing, M&E systems, aircraft technical maintenance records, and technical manuals.
• Proficiency in project management tools and certification (PMP, Prince2, or equivalent) is preferred.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and reporting skills.
• Leadership ability with a focus on project success, innovation, and efficiency.
• Customer-centric mindset, collaboration skills, problem-solving abilities, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and AI-powered productivity tools.

Additional Details:

flydocs is a leading asset management solution provider in the aviation industry, offering comprehensive solutions for creating value from aircraft maintenance data. Founded in 2007, flydocs is 100% owned by Lufthansa Technik, recognized globally for digital records management. As an employee, you will benefit from a generous leave policy, inclusive medical insurance, group personal accident policy, Employee Assistance Program, term life insurance, empowerment through ownership, and global networking opportunities.,