Repair Cost Engineer

Join our new office in Sofia as a Repair Cost Engineer. Reporting to the Head of Technical Services, this role is an integral part of the Technical and Compliance Team within the Company’s operations.

The Repair Cost Engineer is a specialist role that exists to ensure that aircraft component maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) activity is both technically sound and commercially optimised. Working closely with experienced Value Engineers, the Technical Services, Procurement, and Repairs team, and external repair Vendors, the role is responsible for challenging repair costs, analysing technical and commercial repair data, and supporting high-quality decisions across repair, replacement, BER, and market value scenarios.

Key Duties:

• Analyse repair costs and provide clear commercial recommendations (repair vs replace, BER, market value)

• Review supplier quotations, teardown findings, and repair scopes

• Support cost modelling and should-cost analysis with Value Engineering

• Contribute to decisions on repair, overhaul, scrap, exchange, or alternative sourcing

• Assess impact of modifications, reliability trends, and repair changes

• Challenge supplier pricing and support negotiations using data-led insights

• Identify opportunities to reduce repair costs and improve value outcomes

• Support supplier performance reviews and contract evaluations

• Monitor repair cost performance, identifying trends, risks, and variances

• Provide data and insights to support decision-making and strategy

• Contribute to process improvement and better use of systems, data, and automation tools

About you

• Srong analytical skills with the ability to interpret technical and commercial data

• Confident communicator able to present findings and challenge costs

• High attention to detail with clear, structured recommendations

• Commercial awareness with a focus on cost and value

• Experience analysing data (Excel or similar tools) and working with large datasets

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work across teams

• Experience in aviation, MRO, engineering, or technical procurement environments

• Understanding of aircraft component repair processes and cost drivers

• Ability to interpret technical data (e.g. repair findings, manuals, quotations)

• Knowledge of reliability concepts (e.g. MTBF/MTBUR)

• Exposure to PBH contracts

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. Quantum, AMOS)

Why join us?

We are AJW. We connect, supply, and deliver. We’re proud to be part of an industry that connects the world.

At AJW, we’re more than just a business—we’re a global team shaping the future of aviation. We connect, supply, and deliver to keep the world moving, and we invest in the people who make it happen. When you join us, you’ll be part of an innovative, supportive, and inclusive workplace where you can grow and thrive. Here’s what we offer:

• Comprehensive health insurance

• Competitive food voucher scheme

• Hybrid working environment

• And much more

Watch the video below to discover who we are, what we do, and why AJW could be the perfect place for your next career move.

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