Maintenance Programme & Configuration Engineer II

Emirates; Dubai; On-site; AED 335,000 - 558,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel benefits

Tax-free salary

Job summary

Emirates is seeking a Maintenance Programme & Configuration Engineer II to develop, deliver and optimise the Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP) in Dubai, ensuring full regulatory compliance and alignment with Emirates policies. You will lead the modification setup workflow, manage component control, and maintain inventory data across incoming engines and parts.

The role requires coordinating with OEMs (Airbus, Boeing, engine makers) to implement ADs/SBs, continuously improve AMP/SMP, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or AME licence required.
• 5+ years in Engineering Maintenance Planning/Programmes.
• Good knowledge of aircraft maintenance industry and related computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage modification initial setup for Airbus, Boeing, engines and components in Ultramain (UM) for ADs/SBs applicable to Emirates fleet.
• Develop and maintain AMP/SMP to optimise maintenance and execution efficiency.
• Manage OEM relationships (Airbus, Boeing, engine manufacturers) and SLAs with internal teams.
• Ensure tasks (SEWC, AMP, SMP, EOs) meet OEM/regulatory compliance.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Aeronautical subjects/Mechanical/Avionics/ Electronic/Technical Engineering or AME Licence

Job description

Job Purpose

Our Maintenance Programmes and Configurations department oversees three key areas.

Fleet Maintenance Programmes

Defines and manages aircraft maintenance schedules, integrating manufacturer recommendations and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance and efficient maintenance forecasting.

Fleet Modification Programmes

Coordinates aircraft modifications, including spare provisioning, schedule management, and communication with manufacturers for updated technical publications.

Fleet Configuration Management

Maintains accurate configuration records of aircraft and components, ensuring traceability and supporting supply chain, reliability, and lease returns.

Maintenance Programme & Configuration Engineer II

Maintenance Programme & Configuration Engineer II is responsible for the development, delivery, and optimisation of the Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP), ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards. This will include the modification set up process, component control and inventory data management for all incoming engines and components which must be fully compliant with all airworthiness regulations and Emirates policies.

In This Role You Will

• Manage and continuously develop the modification initial set up process for Airbus, Boeing, Engines and Components ensuring timely and effective implementation in Ultramain (UM) of all Airworthiness Directive (ADs) and Service Bulletins (SBs) applicable to the Emirates fleet.
• Responsible for the ongoing development, maintenance and continuous improvement of the Aircraft and Supplemental Maintenance Program (AMP and SMP) to ensure that maintenance is optimised to enable the programme to be executed efficiently.
• Actively manage the relationships with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEMs), Airbus, Boeing and engine manufacturers to ensure that all Emirates related issues are communicated and where appropriate, incorporated within the revision cycle of the Maintenance Planning Data (MPD) document and Maintenance Review Board Report (MRBR). Responsible for defining and managing internal service level agreements (SLAs) with other supporting departments.
• Ensure that all tasks including Special Engineering Work Card (SEWC), Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP), Supplementary Maintenance Program (SMP) and Engineering orders (EOs) which are related to the continuous maintainability of the aircraft, engines and its components are assessed and validated to meet the compliance requirements of the OEM and/or regulatory authorities.
• Support the configuration management policy to ensure that the accurate tracking and tracing of components and maintenance requirements of the fleet is compliant to that policy.
• Investigate and resolve issues escalated by internal and external customers regarding maintenance programs and compliance and modification management for aircraft, engine and component maintenance. Develop corrective actions for the Maintenance Programmes and Configuration team and propose improvement recommendations for internal and external customers.
• Monitor and control the departments Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to ensure that the departments' performances is at a high level and continuous improvement programs are in place to improve performance, efficiency and support the delivery of the department strategy.

Qualification

To be considered for the role you must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Aeronautical subjects/Mechanical/Avionics/ Electronic/Technical Engineering or holder of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's Licence.
• 5+ years of experience in Engineering Maintenance Planning and Programmes/Aircraft Maintenance, including substantial experience in maintenance planning and/or technical services with supervisory/managerial experience.
• Good knowledge of the aircraft maintenance industry and related computer systems.

Salary & benefits

Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotels stays around the world. Find out what it’s like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website www.emirates.com/careers .