Airbus Fleet Engineer - Structures

Etihad Airways; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international airline is seeking a Fleet Engineer to ensure compliance with safety standards and improve fleet reliability. Responsibilities include reviewing Airbus certifications and collaborating with technical teams to maintain aircraft standards. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and experience in the aviation industry, with additional proficiency in AMOS MIS and aircraft type training preferred. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing aircraft safety and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications for chartered engineer membership.
• 3 years CAMO experience as Fleet Engineer or 5 years in Technical Commercial Aviation.
• Aircraft B1/B2 type training on A320, A350, or A380 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review Airbus-related Airworthiness Directives and service bulletins.
• Work with OEMs and MROs to improve fleet reliability.
• Create business cases for modifications.
• Compile Engineering Orders for modifications.

Skills

Airworthiness compliance

Fleet reliability improvement

Safety risk reporting

Education

Bachelor degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical or Electrical/Electronics engineering

Tools

AMOS MIS

Job description

Synopsis

The Fleet Engineer reports to the Airbus Technical Fleet Manager - Fleet Management and is responsible for the compliance of applicable CAR-AIR -OPS, CAR M and CAR 145 requirements in order to ensure the continuing airworthiness and to maintain the high aircraft safety standards.

Accountabilities

• Review of all Airbus related Airworthiness Directives and mandatory Service Bulletins on the Etihad Airways Fleet to ensure that all mandatory modifications are properly assessed, decided, all the related assessments are performed and complied in a timely manner to maintain aircraft airworthiness and safety standards
• Work with OEMs, MROs and internal departments to improve the fleet reliability, on-time performance and reduce cost
• Create business cases for modifications and facilitate decision making in the Modification Review Committee
• Compile Engineering Orders, Special Checks and Additional Engineering Requirements for the purpose of modification, aircraft status assessment for reliability and safety issues.
• Support technical projects (e.g. EIS, end of aircraft lease, modification projects)
• Ensures that all TFU/ FAIR are reviewed on regular basis and related advisories are issued
• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with internal processes and procedures
• Encourages colleagues and is actively involved in the promotion of a positive reporting culture, by reporting any unsafe acts, unsafe conditions or safety risks.
• Provide support to the Lead Engineer on the Fleet Management functions.

Education & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications that meet the eligibility requirements for membership as a charted engineer (e.g. Bachelor degree in the field of Aeronautical, Mechanical or Electrical/Electronics engineering).
• 3 years CAMO experience as Fleet Engineer/ Technical Services Engineer OR a 5 years job‑related experience in the field of Technical Commercial Aviation or Airline Engineering is generally preferred.
• Aircraft B1/B2 type training on A320 or A350 or A380 fleet and experience in AMOS MIS will be added advantage