Fleet Engineer - IFEC

Etihad Airways; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline company is seeking a Fleet Engineer responsible for ensuring compliance with aviation safety standards, reviewing Airworthiness Directives, and working with various teams to enhance fleet reliability. The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor's degree in engineering and relevant experience in Technical Commercial Aviation. This role offers the opportunity to significantly impact aircraft maintenance and safety operations.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications that meet eligibility for membership as a chartered engineer.
• 3 years CAMO experience as a Fleet Engineer/Technical Services Engineer preferred.
• Training on Safran, Panasonic or Thales IFE systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review all IFEC related Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins.
• Work with OEMs and internal departments to improve fleet reliability.
• Create business cases for modifications and facilitate decision-making.
• Compile Engineering Orders and assess aircraft reliability.

Skills

Airworthiness Directives review

Fleet reliability improvement

Decision-making facilitation

Software management

Education

Bachelor degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical or Electrical/Electronics engineering

Tools

AMOS MIS

Job description

Synopsis

The Fleet Engineer reports to the 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 IFEC 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 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.
• Training on Safran, Panasonic or Thales IFE systems and experience in AMOS MIS will be added advantage.