Manager Engine Program

Aviation JobSearch Europa; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Etihad Airways is seeking a Propulsion Technical Lead to manage a team of propulsion engineers, directing them to support operation and maintenance of the Etihad engine fleet. You will ensure compliance with OEM and airworthiness requirements and drive reliability improvements.

The role focuses on managing investigations, modifications, and coordination with maintenance, fleet planning, and quality teams to optimize engine performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering or ICAO Type II AME License with Approvals.
• 10+ years in-service technical support of aircraft engines (Etihad types).

Responsibilities

• Oversee a propulsion engineering team to support operation and maintenance of Etihad's engine fleet.
• Manage outsourced maintenance and engineering activities with OEMs and providers.
• Lead investigations of in-service events and implement corrective actions to improve reliability.
• Oversee engine/APU modification standards and assess service bulletins and directives.
• Review engine work-scopes with maintenance providers and manage shop visits and spare availability.
• Provide troubleshooting support to MCC and review Engine Health Monitoring reports.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Fleet Planning, Warranty, Contracts and Quality on propulsion issues.

Skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor degree in Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering

ICAO Type II AME License with Approvals

Job description

Direct Employer

Manager Engine Program

Etihad Verified

United Arab Emirates

General Engineers

Propulsion Technical Lead

Onsite

Full time

3 days ago

Synopsis

Will manage and lead a team of Propulsion Engineers directing them to accomplish required tasks and prioritize work to best support the operation. His team is responsible for providing engineering support to the operation and maintenance of the Etihad engine fleet and ensuring compliance with all mandatory requirements from the OEM, Airworthiness Authorities and Etihad Aircraft Maintenance Program to meet the GCAA CAR M requirement. The team reviews in service technical issues and recommend corrective actions required with the purpose of improving reliability and operational performance of the fleet.

Accountabilities

• Ensure cost effective engineering technical support to the operation and maintenance of the Etihad engine fleet (Trent 7000, LEAP-1A, V2500, GE90, GEnx & GP7200 as applicable)
• Provide program management of outsourced maintenance and engineering activities. Liaise with Engine, APU and component OEMs and maintenance providers.
• Manage the investigation of in-service events, delays and technical problems and implement corrective action programs with the aim of improving engine/ APU and related component reliability.
• Manage engine/APU and component modification standards, specifications and implementation. Assess engine/ APU and component Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives and associated EOs. Maintain compliance to all airworthiness requirements including Part M Continuing Airworthiness.
• Review and approve engine work-scopes with maintenance providers. Manage engine shop visits, lease returns, engine removal plans and spare availability.
• Provide troubleshooting assistance to Maintenance Control Centre (MCC) when required and review of Engine Health Monitoring Reports and alerts to determine required maintenance action
• Assist other departments including Maintenance, Fleet Planning, Warranty, Contracts and Quality with Propulsion related issues. Produce business cases and reports for capital expenditure and modification programs.
• Manage and participate in special projects as required by management and assist with continuous improvement of technical procedures

Education & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications that meet the eligibility requirements for membership as a charted engineer (e.g. Bachelor degree in the field of Aeronautical, Mechanical Engineering) Or ICAO Type II AME License holder with Approvals
• Minimum 10 years in service technical support of aircraft engines (at least two of Etihad types)