Heavy Maintenance Operations Leader

About the role

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is seeking a Heavy Maintenance Operations Leader for its Customer Engineering Support team in Herndon, Virginia. The role supports worldwide airlines and MRO customers 24/7, ensuring timely technical solutions for heavy‑maintenance structure repairs across the Airbus fleet (excluding the A220).

Key responsibilities

• Drive a strong operational rhythm for heavy‑maintenance structure repair dossiers.
• Coordinate efficient resolution of repair cases covering all structure ATA chapters.
• Report operationally to the regional Heavy Maintenance Program Manager and functionally to the Head of Structure Repair Excellence.
• Collaborate with global customers to deliver technical support and maintain fleet availability.

Required profile

• Ability to work continuously to support worldwide customers in a 24/7 environment.
• Leadership experience in aircraft heavy‑maintenance or related operations.
• Familiarity with Airbus fleet structures and repair processes.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive base salary with incentive compensation and profit‑sharing possibilities.
• Retirement savings plan, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off, parental leave and flexible work‑life balance programs.
• Access to global leadership development and upskilling opportunities.