Aircraft Program Manager

VHR Recruitment; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 293,000 - 404,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment company in the United Arab Emirates seeks a BFE Development Manager to oversee the development process, manage specifications with manufacturers, and lead project reviews. Candidates should have 8-10 years of total experience, including 5 years in BFE Development and sound knowledge of certification regulations.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of total experience including 5 years in BFE Development or Aircraft Programme management.
• Sound knowledge of certification regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete BFE development process and milestones.
• Lead reviews at BFE and aircraft milestone reviews.
• Manage aircraft specification with manufacturers.

Skills

BFE development process

Project management

Aircraft Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete BFE development process and milestones for Seats, Galleys, IFE, Connectivity, Lavatories, Stowage, Lighting, Cabin Systems, and external livery to ensure a world class Guest Experience, space and cost-effective cabin layouts and aircraft delivery to schedule.
• Lead the reviews at the BFE and aircraft milestone reviews and ensure the entry and exit criteria are managed successfully, BFE provider and the OEM action items. Manage the BFE to BFE supply chain and ensure timely delivery
• Manage the aircraft specification process with Aircraft Manufacturers and internal stakeholders like Flight Operations, Guest Experience, Guest Services and Cargo in order to establish an agreed aircraft specification.
• Manage and coordinate the cabin installation process Requirements
• 8-10 years of total experience including 5 years job-related experience in the field of BFE Development, Aircraft Programme project management, Airline Engineering and / or Product Development is generally preferred.
• Sound knowledge of BFE development process including milestone deliverables and certification regulations

Created in 2003 by technical engineers and experienced recruiters, VHR delivers a partner-orientated approach. We are passionate about the industries where we operate, the career-enhancing support we provide and the people with whom we work. Whether one permanent vacancy or a team of contract specialists, VHR strives to deliver the best possible staffing solutions. As a recruitment company, we see our clients as our partners and our services as an extension of our clients businesses. We operate with a set of core values at the heart of everything we do.