Manager – Aviation Maintenance Operations

Jobsatdubai; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 330,517 - 440,690; Full time

Job summary

Jobsatdubai is seeking a Manager – Aviation Maintenance Operations for its GAL Aviation Maintenance Program. The role involves managing maintenance operations, supervising personnel, and ensuring compliance with aviation regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's or Bachelor's degree in engineering, with over 20 years of experience in aviation maintenance, including at least 10 years in a leadership role. Strong knowledge of logistical procedures and quality control is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields, with significant aviation maintenance experience.
• Minimum 10 years of supervisory experience in aviation maintenance.
• FAA A7P or ICOA certification or equivalent without prior FAR violations.

Responsibilities

• Manage aircraft maintenance production oversight and planning.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations and quality standards.
• Supervise maintenance personnel and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience in aviation maintenance

Logistical life cycle contracts

Material planning

Knowledge of aeronautical regulations

QC and PC background

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or Engineering Management

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with 20+ years experience in aviation maintenance

Tools

Computer office applications

Job description

Manager – Aviation Maintenance Operations

Overview

Aviation Maintenance Operations Manager for GAL Aviation Maintenance Program manages and supervises employees on the maintenance contract. Assists the Program Manager on maintenance, material planning, and all contract requirements and deliverables. Responsible for the overall day-to-day maintenance functions of AVIM maintenance, maintenance and material planning, production control and shops. Carries out directives of the Aviation Maintenance Program Manager and acts as the Program Manager in his absence.

• Manages all facets of aircraft maintenance production control operations, maintenance planning, day-to-day shop workload and their associated personnel by establishing and controlling work hours and overtime.
• Supervises the scheduled maintenance forecasting and planning for assets in support of operational mission requirements, the flying-hour program, and bank time goals.
• In conjunction with the program manager, ensures that all aircraft inspection procedures, maintenance, practices, standards, and records comply with all FAA, OEM, GAL, and customer (AFAD) regulations.
• Responds to all levels of concern regarding aviation maintenance and execution of the maintenance plan.
• Develops and maintains aircraft maintenance and logistics local and deployment plans.
• Supervises maintenance planning management and supply planning/tracking; and organizes maintenance elements in support of aviation operations.
• Supervises the development, implementation and maintenance of SOPs for the management of maintenance activities.
• Interprets regulations, TMs, and orders pertaining to maintenance and sustainment actions of AFAD aircraft for commanders and subordinates.
• Provides maintenance and logistical information to the customer and staff on aviation and aviation-related systems.
• Ensures that all aircraft are being maintained to airworthiness standards prescribed by applicable regulations, technical manuals, airworthiness directives, and good maintenance practices.
• Maintains a close liaison with all managers and pilots to provide the best maintenance that is required daily on the airfield.
• May delegate authority and functions to the Q&E Manager but must retain responsibility for all assigned Managers.
• Ensures all personnel have the tools, equipment, and training in order to support maintenance contract requirements.
• Ensures a safe work environment and must be able to lead by example.
• Sustain contractual KPIs within pre-specified limitations and indicate/flag any potential drop downs to the unit PM.
• Conduct training needs analysis and recommend needed training for all his subordinates.
• Represent the official link of the maintenance program with the customer leadership (Cdr Office – Maintenance Battalion – Tech Affairs Dept).

Nationality

No Restriction

Qualification

• Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, Master’s degree in Engineering Management is desired, or
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, with more than 20 years experience in aviation maintenance field 10 of which in a leading position
• Must have FAA A7P or ICOA certificate or equivalent certification with no prior FAR violations
• Must have a good working knowledge of all computer office applications.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 Years Supervisory experience in managing aviation maintenance and modification programs of military aircraft.
• Must have experience with logistical life cycle contracts and the material planning requirements of multiple aircraft.
• Must have strong QC and PC background.
• Must possess knowledge of aeronautical regulations.
• Must have experience in maintenance and material planning.