Lead Aircraft Phase Inspection Supervisor

GAL; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GAL in United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Phase Inspection Lead for aircraft maintenance. You will supervise the Phase Inspection team, coordinate ground handling, and ensure maintenance aligns with approved technical data and regulatory standards.

You will coach staff, manage schedules, and drive continuous improvements while maintaining high safety and quality expectations across all maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall Phase Inspection assignment in the platform
• Lead the service aircraft and perform all aspects of ground handling aircraft configuration and maintaining support equipment and special tools
• Oversee Perform on and off equipment inspections scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
• Conducts effective OJT to qualify a cadre assigned maintenance personnel to assume responsibility for the platform maintenance organization as directed by base management
• Participate in and lead safety quality and CI initiatives outside the normal scope of their responsibility
• Supervise and coordinate the hourly inspection workforce and coordinate with needed support personnel
• Review manpower vs schedule to ensure there are enough positions to meet work demands
• Monitor producibility issues of the programs and provide input and suggestions to produce a quality product
• Oversee required maintenance on survival equipment
• Enters required Data into Computerized maintenance records i e aircraft forms and history records
• Explain to the team member and interprets information contained in maintenance manuals diagrams schematics blueprints technical publications and operational procedures
• Manage the orders required equipment and supplies
• Performs collateral duty inspections and collateral duty quality assurance inspections as required
• Maintains cleanliness of work center
• Assure work carried out has been completed in accordance with the relevant approved Technical Data
• Demonstrate a flexible and proactive attitude to carrying out responsibilities appropriate to the role and take direction appropriately
• Responsible for meeting agreed delivery targets in the short to medium term through the supervision of others Progress reporting against delivery targets to Team Lead and Management
• Act as Team Lead during periods of his absence
• Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety of staff
• Perform other related duties tasks as assigned by the Direct Line Manager
• Manage coach and develop a high performing Phase Inspection team that meets agreed objectives and which delivers best practice results added value and continuous improvements
• Set department objectives KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports
• Report on achievement of targets and identify any actions required
• Communicate Key Performance Indicators KPIs from the strategic annual plan so that each employee is aware
• Provide technical expertise to the team
• Ensure the delivery of the People Strategy within area of accountability
• Manage and lead the team ensuring adequate staffing levels managing holiday allowances recruitment training development appraisal attendance disciplinary issues and daily supervision to maximize efficient productivity
• Motivate and coach the team to operational success
• Monitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance and record on appropriate systems
• Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the standards and behaviours expected of them
• Manage contractors on site to ensure they meet legal and company requirements

Job description

GAL in United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Phase Inspection Lead for aircraft maintenance. You will supervise the Phase Inspection team, coordinate ground handling, and ensure maintenance aligns with approved technical data and regulatory standards.

You will coach staff, manage schedules, and drive continuous improvements while maintaining high safety and quality expectations across all maintenance activities.