Flight Operations Engineer

Fly Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Fly Dubai is seeking an experienced Flight Operations Engineer to provide technical leadership across aircraft performance, weight & balance, MEL maintenance, and regulatory compliance. The role involves evaluating performance data, updating documentation, and training staff on MEL procedures and weight balance considerations.

Ideal candidates hold a aerospace/ aeronautical engineering degree with 7–9 years in Flight Operations Engineering, and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering (3+ years).
• Fluent in English; other languages a plus.
• Experience in an airline Flight Operations Engineering role required.
• Experience with freighter Weight & Balance preferred.
• Boeing 787 knowledge/experience preferred.
• 7–9 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and actions performance related NOTAMs for accuracy and compliance.
• Monitors and updates airport databases to support performance calculations.
• Designs and validates engine out procedures to optimize take-off and landing performance.
• Maintains MEL and Weight & Balance documentation.
• Provides technical advice on all Flight Operations Engineering aspects.
• Trains staff in aircraft performance weight and balance.
• Ensures procedures are compliant, optimized and updated.
• Supports fleet and route evaluations with regulatory and performance input.

Skills

Flight operations analysis

Aerospace engineering

Regulatory compliance

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering

Job description

MAIN OBJECTIVE OF ROLE

To provide technical expertise on all Flight Operations Engineering aspects including aircraft performance weight and balance Minimum Equipment List Aircraft Performance Monitoring Operations Manuals fuel conservation and operating cost optimisation

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses and actions performance related NOTAMs to ensure operational accuracy and compliance
• Monitors and updates the airport database to support performance calculations and regulatory requirements
• Assesses flight operations engineering elements of new airports to identify and highlight any potential constraints
• Designs and validates engine out procedures to optimise take-off and landing performance
• Provides specialised technical advice and assistance on all aspects of flight operations engineering
• Drafts performance related documentation ensuring all relevant updates are captured and published with all supporting material
• Ensures that all flight operations engineering procedures are compliant, optimised and updated
• Updates the Weight and Balance documents and Departure Control System including aircraft reweighs and new interior configuration
• Assists in the maintenance and update of the Minimum Equipment List (MEL)
• Provides analysis and guidance on any aircraft performance related non normal procedures or dispatch under MEL items
• Conducts aircraft performance weight and balance and Boeing OPT staff training
• Provides key input and support for fleet and route evaluations taking into account regulatory compliance and aircraft performance

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree (3+ years) Degree in Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering
• Fluent in English (other languages an advantage)
• Experience in an airline or manufacturer Flight Operations Engineering role required.
• Experience of freighter W&B preferred.
• Boeing 787 knowledge and experience preferred.
• Years with qualifications: 7 - 9 years

COMPETENCIES

• Customer Focus
• Teamwork
• Effective Communication
• Personal Accountability & Commitment to achieve
• Resilience & Flexibility (Can do attitude)
• ISR

ISR REQUIREMENTS

Reads and complies with the ISR policies of the Company and diligently reports any weakness or incidents to the respective Line Manager or the Information Security team. Completes all required ISR awareness sessions and follows associated guidelines in the day-to-day business operations.