Director Planning & Supply Chain

Are you our new Director Technical Planning & Supply Chain?

Our people are the heart of Norwegian. We embrace a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion. Embracing this culture is critical to our business success and makes us stronger together.

Our people have different knowledge, experiences, and backgrounds, but all share a passion for our vision: to become the most loved and trusted airline in Europe.

Are you ready to take the lead in driving fleet availability and shaping the future of Norwegian’s technical operations?

As our new Director Technical Planning & Supply Chain, you will hold centralized ownership of technical aircraft availability across our entire route network. You will lead and inspire high-performing teams across maintenance control, fleet transitions, planning, records, and supply chain. If you are a strategic, safety-driven leader with sharp business acumen and a passion for aviation excellence, this is your opportunity to make a direct impact on the journeys of millions of passengers!

What is it like to work at Norwegian?

Norwegian's vision is to become the most loved and trusted airline in Europe, and our people are the key to making that happen.

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace where different backgrounds and perspectives are valued. You will work alongside talented colleagues across several countries while helping shape the digital future of one of Europe's leading airlines.

Fasten your seatbelt – your next career journey starts here.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Lead all technical operations planning departments including Maintenance Operations Control, Line and Base Planning, Aircraft Transitions, Aircraft Records and Technical Supply Chain.

• Centralised ownership for Technical Aircraft Availability to the Operation.

• Represent technical operations in airline network planning to optimize the operational schedule.

• Development and execution of the technical operations strategy.

• Active participation in all safety and compliance activities.

• Team leadership and coaching.

• Represent technical operations in cross-departmental asset management processes.

• Deputy for the Nominated Person for Continuing Airworthiness.

• Manage relationships with important external contacts including contracted external aircraft maintenance organisations, technical suppliers, lessors, and Boeing.

• Deliver on role KPIs including Aircraft Availability, on-target budget, OTP, and regularity in line with company targets.

You are our ideal candidate if:

• Strong leadership and coaching experience and skills for large and diverse groups.

• Strong business acumen and budget management.

• Strategic mindset and experience with organizational strategy development and execution.

• Extensive experience in technical operations in either CAMO or P145 roles.

• Knowledge of EASA Part-CAMO and Part-145 regulations.

• Ability to hold a comprehensive overview and handle operationally critical decisions.

• Ability to work in an intense, dynamic work environment.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to work cross-functionally.

Personal Qualities:

• Strategic and solution-oriented mindset with sound operational judgment under pressure.

• Inspiring and collaborative leader who thrives when developing and coaching teams.

• Clear communicator who builds strong relationships across departments and external partners.

We can offer:

There are lots of benefits that go beyond a competitive salary once you join us as a colleague. We aim to reward, support and develop our people in their chosen career.

Travel in Europe and beyond with massively discounted employee priced tickets with Norwegian and our partner airlines

• Get comprehensive travel insurance
• You will have the flexibility to combine working from our office and from home
• We offer a competitive salary
• Opportunity to join our share saving plan

Could this be the start of an amazing journey?

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your application together with your CV through our recruitment system. We accept applications in English or any Scandinavian language.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline.

Do you have any questions?

Or need any help with your application? We are here to support you, please contact:

Vikki Mc Namee, Director planning: Vikki.McNamee@norwegian.com