Powerplant Technical Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Budapest, Hungary

Company

hirify.global is a European low-cost airline providing affordable air travel while focusing on safety, reliability, and sustainability.

What you will do

• Support the management of engine and APU safety, reliability, technical performance, and cost of ownership.
• Maintain and update powerplant and APU maintenance plans, including airworthiness directives, service bulletins, life-limited parts, and configuration control.
• Prepare, negotiate, and coordinate shop visit work scopes and maintenance activities with planning teams, OEMs, repair shops, lessors, and suppliers.
• Develop and monitor the Powerplant/APU Reliability Program, collect data, and report on engine and APU condition.
• Support troubleshooting, engine replacement, spare engine planning, warranty claims, and maintenance reserve administration.
• Maintain technical records, correct audit discrepancies, ensure data integrity, and support compliance with end-of-lease and Safety Management System requirements.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of overall professional experience, including 2+ years of supplier management experience.
• Recognized Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent industry experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience with AMOS and hands-on aircraft, engine, or related product work.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, technical decision-making, project management, and commercial skills.
• Fluent English in written and spoken communication is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a diverse aviation organization with more than 8,000 employees from over 110 nationalities.
• Collaborate with internal departments, OEMs, repair shops, lessors, and other external stakeholders.
• Access extensive training and professional development opportunities.
• Contribute to aviation safety, operational reliability, and more sustainable air travel.