Fleet Engineer - Cabin

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

Job summary

A leading airline in the UAE is looking for a Fleet Engineer responsible for ensuring airworthiness compliance and aircraft safety. This role includes reviewing Airworthiness Directives, collaborating with OEMs for fleet improvement, and managing engineering modifications. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in technical aviation. The position is based in Abu Dhabi and offers opportunities to contribute to the airline's growth plans.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications meeting chartered engineer requirements.
• 3 years CAMO experience as Fleet Engineer or Technical Services Engineer preferred.
• Aircraft B1/B2 type training on A320, A350, or A380 fleet.

Responsibilities

• Review Airbus cabin/interior related Airworthiness Directives.
• Work with OEMs, MROs for fleet reliability improvements.
• Create business cases for modifications.
• Compile Engineering Orders and Assess aircraft status.
• Support technical projects and ensure compliance.

Skills

Airworthiness compliance

Team collaboration

Engineering Order management

Software management

Education

Bachelor degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical or Electrical/Electronics engineering

Tools

AMOS MIS

Job description

Overview

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 cabin/interior 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 EOs and ADRs are issued 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


• Performs duties related to software management and e-enabling.


• Provide support to the Lead Engineer on the Fleet Management functions.

Education & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications that meet the eligibility requirements for membership as a chartered 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

About Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world’s leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad’s codeshare partners, Etihad’s network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. All this ties into Etihad’s ambitious Journey 2030 strategy. The airline plans to double its fleet size and triple the number of customers over the next six years as it sets out to be the airline everyone wants to fly!

To learn more, visit etihad.com

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