Head of Aircraft Structures & Airworthiness

Dubai Aviation Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Aviation Corporation in Dubai is seeking a seasoned Structural Engineer to lead the Technical Services Structures team, addressing in-service airframe damage and coordinating with TC holders and MROs. You will drive certification and airworthiness activities under CAR V CAR-21 Subpart J, review SBs/SILs, manage open certification programs, and ensure timely, compliant repairs across the fleet.

The role requires a formal engineering degree, ICAO Type 2 license or equivalent, 7–9 years in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or engineering degree required; ICAO Type 2 license if applicable.
• Fluent in English.
• Minimum 5 years in a GCAA CAR-M / CAR-21 Subpart J environment; 3+ years as Structures Compliance Verification Engineer.
• Regulatory knowledge of GCAA CAR-21 Subpart J / EASA Part 21 Subpart J.
• AMeOS knowledge desirable; knowledge of MRO systems.
• Total experience 7–9 years.

Responsibilities

• Manages and supports the Technical Services Structures team in investigating structural damage and defining permanent repairs.
• Collaborates with engineering to align fleet actions, structural damage, repair plans and maintenance.
• Reviews Open structural certification programmes and ensures compliance demonstration activities.
• Manages airworthiness information/history related to structural damage for the entire flydubai fleet.
• Evaluates SBs, SILs and other TC holder publications for Document Review meetings.
• Represents the team in industry and airworthiness authority meetings and provides information to senior management.
• Leads airworthiness and certification activities under CAR V CAR-21 Subpart J.
• Supports investigations into non-conformities and safety reports related to structures.

Skills

English fluency

Regulatory knowledge

Maintenance & repair knowledge

Project planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Engineering Degree OR ICAO Type 2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License

Tools

AMOS

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Dubai Aviation Corporation in Dubai is seeking a seasoned Structural Engineer to lead the Technical Services Structures team, addressing in-service airframe damage and coordinating with TC holders and MROs. You will drive certification and airworthiness activities under CAR V CAR-21 Subpart J, review SBs/SILs, manage open certification programs, and ensure timely, compliant repairs across the fleet.

The role requires a formal engineering degree, ICAO Type 2 license or equivalent, 7–9 years in