Cell Lead- Seating

Prattwhitney; Dubai Emirate; On-site; AED 223,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX, a world-leading aerospace and defense company, seeks an experienced MRO Seating Team Lead in Dubai. You will manage safety, people, quality, delivery and cost while driving continuous improvement across functions.

The role requires aerospace industry experience (3+ years), and a mechanical/electrical background with a passion for business excellence. Onsite role with a focus on world-class operations.

Qualifications

• Aerospace industry experience (minimum 3 years), preferably in an MRO.
• Degree or High School Diploma required; University Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Mechanical / electrical background & aptitude.
• An attitude to drive business excellence with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technicians to develop a world class MRO seating team, managing Safety, People, Quality, Delivery & Cost.
• Communicate effectively with support departments and leadership to highlight and resolve issues proactively.
• Set clear expectations and requirements across functions to support daily operations for a world class operation.
• Lead Continuous Improvement activities, initiatives, and culture; implement lean operations.
• Lead RCCA & RTPR activities; Work with Engineering and Program Management in NPI activities.
• Administers and enforces Shop Rules, Safety Rules, and Regulations; maintain safety and compliance.
• Maintains and reviews production requirements with Value Stream Manager; uphold a Quality First mindset.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

University Degree or equivalent experience

High School Diploma

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-11 Country: United Arab Emirates Location: AE-DU-DUBAI-002 ~ Rd 36-Rm Jafza South Plot-S50604 Jebel Ali Free Zone ~ JEBEL ALI FREE ZONE Position Role Type: Onsite

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

• * Lead a team of technicians to develop a world class MRO Seating team, managing Safety, People, Quality, Delivery & Cost. Communicate effectively with support departments and leadership to effectively highlight & resolve issues proactively. Set clear expectations & requirements across functions to support daily operations for a world class operation. Lead Continuous Improvement activities, initiatives, and culture. Implement lean operations. Lead RCCA & RTPR activities. Work with Engineering and Program Management in NPI activities. Administers and enforces Shop Rules, Safety Rules, and Regulations which may require disciplinary action being taken for infraction(s). Maintains and reviews production requirements with Value Stream Manager. Work with a “Quality First” mindset. Ad hoc tasks, as required or as assigned.

Qualifications You Must Have

• * Degree or High School Diploma required. Aerospace industry experience (minimum 3 years), preferably in an MRO. Mechanical / electrical background & aptitude. An attitude to drive business excellence with a continuous improvement mindset.

Qualifications We Prefer

• * Aerospace seating/cabin experience preferred.

Understand basic management approaches such as work scheduling,prioritizing, coaching and process execution. Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years prior relevant experience with specialized knowledge of technical or operational practices. Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited bylocal laws/regulations.

This position is classified as: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.] Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Privacy Policy and Terms: RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.