Capability Development Lead

Lead a top team, build a groundbreaking portfolio in aviation engineering, and elevate performance to new heights. Step into our client's dynamic world and write your career success story. Make a powerful impression in the aviation industry - apply today!

The Role

As the Capability Development Lead, you are the driving force behind the management of the product engineering team. You are responsible for the day-to-day operations and work together with your team to stimulate new opportunities and optimize current working conditions. The goal is to build a world-class portfolio within the Power Generating, Avionics, and Hydraulics/Pneumatics departments that sets us apart on a global scale.

You will take the lead in creating the strategic flight map to grow the current portfolio. This involves setting challenging goals for your team, guiding them, motivating them, and inspiring them to always exceed expectations. You are responsible for defining and executing the competence development agenda and identifying and implementing improvements where necessary.

Success in this role is about actively engaging with various departments, including (CMRO) Operations, Supply Chain, and Procurement, to maximize financial and operational results. Within the team, you play an involved and proactive role, being indispensable in promoting and improving team performance.

The Team

You are part of the program management team at Schiphol and report to the Technical Services (TS) department. Working closely with a team of product engineers, you collaborate with the (CMRO) Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, and Quality departments to deliver top performance.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership:

• Lead, motivate, and inspire the team of product engineers to achieve set goals.
• Foster and cultivate a pleasant and inspiring work environment focused on job satisfaction and well-being.

Development and Improvement:

• Stimulate new opportunities and optimize current working conditions together with your team.
• Maintain and nurture a high-quality global portfolio.

Innovation and Technology:

• Explore new technologies for maintenance and repair to further enhance and develop our capabilities.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Shop Management to solve technical challenges.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Good understanding of the Dutch language.
• Knowledge of aviation and MRO with the ability to translate it to engineering and operational levels.
• Proficient in reading, analyzing, and explaining aircraft maintenance manuals, among others.
• Effective communication style to convey operational needs to management.
• Solution-oriented mindset with a positive approach to complex problems.
• Excellent analytical and data analysis skills.
• Proficiency in relevant software such as MS Excel and Access.

What They Offer:

At this client, you are not just working. You enter a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment where innovation and collaboration take center stage. Together with knowledgeable and passionate colleagues, you work on your career and have the opportunity to further develop your knowledge and experience.

They also offer you:

• Flexible working hours and the possibility of hybrid remote work.
• For a full-time position (40 hours), you are entitled to 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days per year.
• A challenging international work environment. A company laptop and phone.
• A behind-the-scenes look into the innovative world of aviation.
• Ample room for professional and personal growth.