About the role
Consultant – Technical Change Management (Cabin Engineering)
Position Overview
Consultant for TCM to support cabin engineering activities within Airbus programs. The role focuses on Cabin Layout (ATA25), Cabin Intercommunication Data System (CIDS – ATA23), and multi-ATA integration.
The candidate will act as a TCM Coordinator, responsible for managing technical change implementation across aircraft programs (Single Aisle, Long Range, and XWB), ensuring full compliance with Airbus configuration management processes and standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze and assess RFCs related to Standard (STD) and Customization (CUSTO) processes.
- Drive technical change implementation across Cabin ATA domains, especially:
- ATA23 – CIDS
- ATA25 – Cabin Layout
- Multi-ATA integration scenarios
- Perform industrial impact assessments (IDD, MDD, PRS) for proposed changes.
- Coordinate and manage technical changes (RFC – Request for Change) from initiation to modification closure.
- Support and contribute to Configuration Control Boards (CCB) and related governance activities.
- Ensure proper execution of end-to-end configuration management processes within Airbus systems.
- Manage and track Modification Dossiers (MP Dossiers) and legacy TR processes.
- Conduct engineering and feasibility studies (RFF, PFS, FFS).
- Collaborate with multi-functional stakeholders (engineering, manufacturing, program teams).
- Ensure alignment with Airbus standards, methods, and processes.
Required Qualifications
- Education:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.
- Experience:
- 5–7 years of relevant experience in aerospace cabin engineering and interiors, specifically within Airbus programs.
Technical Expertise
- Strong knowledge of Airbus configuration management processes, including RFC lifecycle (creation, analysis, implementation, closure).
- Expertise in technical change management standards and aerospace methodologies.
- Familiarity with Airbus ATA chapters, especially ATA23 and ATA25.
- Hands-on experience with Airbus tools and systems such as:
- ICC CADB & ICC ACP
- TAKSY
- AIRINA
- AirCAM
- Knowledge of:
- MP Dossier management and TR processes
- CMII principles (KoB, MB, DB, CCB, IFB)
- Product Configuration Lifecycle (PCL) support
- ECM support
- Ability to analyze and interpret complex engineering changes and their impact.
Soft Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Effective stakeholder management and coordination
- Proactive mindset with strong ownership
- Ability to work in multicultural and cross-functional teams
Additional Competencies
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic project environment
- Strong understanding of aircraft configuration and industrial processes
- Experience in structured engineering reviews and validation processes
Key Value Contribution
- Ensure robust and efficient implementation of technical changes across Airbus cabin systems
- Enhance configuration consistency and product integrity
- Support program delivery through reliable and compliant change management