Manager Engine Program

Etihad; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Etihad is seeking a Propulsion Engineering leader to manage a team of propulsion engineers, directing them to deliver reliable operation and maintenance support for the engine fleet. The role ensures compliance with OEM and airworthiness requirements and coordinates with OEMs, MCC, and maintenance providers to drive improvements.

The position emphasizes program management, investigation of in-service events, and modification implementations to enhance engine availability and fleet performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering, or ICAO Type II AME with approvals.
• Minimum 10 years in-service technical support of aircraft engines (at least two Etihad engine types).

Responsibilities

• Provide cost-effective engineering technical support to operation and maintenance of the Etihad engine fleet.
• Manage outsourced maintenance and engineering activities; liaise with Engine, APU and component OEMs and maintenance providers.
• Lead investigations of in-service events and implement corrective actions to improve reliability.
• Oversee engine/APU and component modification standards and compliance with Airworthiness Directives and Part M.
• Review engine work-scopes with maintenance providers; manage engine shop visits and spare availability.
• Provide troubleshooting assistance to MCC and review Engine Health Monitoring reports.
• Support other departments with propulsion-related issues and produce business cases for capex and modification programs.
• Lead special projects and drive continuous improvement of technical procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Engineering support

Program management

Troubleshooting

OEM liaison

Education

Chartered engineer eligibility

ICAO Type II AME License

Job description

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)