Manager - Aviation Maintenance.

GAL; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a qualified Maintenance Manager. You will oversee the maintenance department operations and ensure compliance with aviation standards while managing a team of technicians. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in aviation maintenance, leadership skills, and strong knowledge of relevant regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years in aviation maintenance with 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of FAA, EASA regulations, and TAMMS-A.
• Ability to lead a maintenance team and ensure compliance with aviation standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance personnel and ensure compliance with inspection procedures.
• Oversee aircraft maintenance operations, including phase inspections and repairs.
• Liaise with Production Control for scheduling and maintenance planning.

Skills

Aviation Maintenance

Leadership

Quality Control

Production Management

Logistics Management

Education

FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate

High School Diploma

Tools

Common aviation tools

Special tools and test equipment

Aviation ground support equipment

Job description

Reports directly to and carries out directives from the Operations Manager on all related maintenance programs and operations. Manages all maintenance planning, administrative, and resource management activities. Responsible for the overall day-to-day functions of the maintenance department functions.

Will also be responsible for

1.Manages aircraft maintenance personnel by establishing a schedule and controlling work hours and overtime. Must ensure that all aircraft inspection procedures, maintenance practices, standards, and records comply with all OEM, Regulatory Authorities (FAA,EASA Etc), TAMMS-A, and the company regulations.

2.Responsible for the oversight, guidance, and counseling of all section managers must ensure that all Team Leads are conducting productive and positive oversight of their sections.

3.Ensures all primary and recurrent training activities of all maintenance personnel is maintained. Assure that personnel are trained on new model aircraft before being assigned to duties on those aircraft.

4.Ensuring that all aircraft are being maintained to airworthiness standards prescribed by applicable regulations, technical manuals, airworthiness directives, and good maintenance practices.

5.Responsible for the direction of all activities to include comprehensive phase inspections, modifications, the repair of aircraft structure, engines, and accessories in absence of Manager.

6.Assist Production Control in the scheduling of aircraft maintenance considering such factors as work flow, location of equipment facilities, tools, supplies, and job requirements.

7.Maintain a close liaison with Production Control and Maintenance Team Leads to provide current status of aircraft and forecast down-times.

8.Determine maintenance personnel requirements based on present and projected workloads.

9.May delegate authority and functions to other personnel but must retain responsibility for all assigned personnel.

10.Must ensure that all personnel have the tools, equipment, and training in order to support the mission requirements. Must ensure a healthy work environment and must be able to lead by example.

11.Assist Program Manager and Operations Manager with other duties assigned.

Nationality

No Restriction

Qualification

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate or industry equivalent. High School Diploma, Graduation from military or commercial aircraft maintenance school or course required.
• Must be able to attain a UAE Driving License.

Experience

• Minimum of 15 Years Aviation Maintenance
• Minimum of 5 Years Supervisory
• Must have strong knowledge of FAA, EASA, etc. and / or equivalent Army maintenance practices including The Army Maintenance Management System for Aviation (TAMMS-A), Aeronautical Equipment Maintenance Management Procedures, and ATP Aviation Maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of Production and Quality Control preferred.
• Good knowledge of Aviation Logistics and Asset Management preferred.
• Must have thorough knowledge in the use of common tools, special tools, test equipment, and aviation ground support equipment used in performing maintenance on the relevant aircraft.