MCC Duty Engineer

Etihad Airways; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline in the UAE is seeking a qualified MCC Duty Engineer in Abu Dhabi, who will coordinate daily operations and troubleshooting to ensure safe aircraft service. The role requires a minimum of 5 years of aircraft certifying experience and an ICAO TYPE II License. The successful candidate will oversee technical issues, support maintenance staff, and ensure compliance with safety standards. This position is ideal for candidates with a technical background and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of aircraft certifying experience.
• At least 2 years in a maintenance control environment.
• Proficient in using aircraft health monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical issues by phone or radio with line maintenance.
• Issue MEL control numbers to line engineers.
• Provide ADHOC troubleshooting support to engineers and flight crews.
• Monitor OEM health tools to identify potential system failures.
• Maintain documentation for aircraft certification approvals.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma

University or Technical degree in Aircraft Maintenance or Engineering

ICAO TYPE II License or equivalent

Job description

Synopsis

The MCC Duty Engineer coordinates the daily operations and ADHOC troubleshooting to return the aircraft to service safely and efficiently. He/she provides reports on the daily operation, delays, fleet status including IFE/Connectivity, Delay/Event reports.

Accountabilities

• Performs the overall coordination of technical issues/problems received by phone call or radio call. Guides and supports the line maintenance staff in the daily operation to assure that the most efficient course of action is taken to provide a safe and serviceable fleet on time. Monitors VHF calls and ensures timely and quality communication with crews.
• Review appropriate MEL reference and issue MEL control number to line engineers.
• Performs ADHOC troubleshooting support to Line engineers and flight crews.
• Monitors OEM health monitoring tools to proactively identify potential system failures and will generate AMOS Work Orders to carry out troubleshooting.
• Where no contracted maintenance provider is available, contact possible providers and apply for one‑off approvals for aircraft certification. Keep and maintain the “One off Approval” file and ensure that all documents for every approval are available and up to date.
• Ensures that all work performed is completed in accordance with Etihad’s processes, procedures and is done in a safe manner to the highest possible standards.

Education & Experience

• Education: High School diploma is required, university or Technical degree with background on Aircraft Maintenance or similar Engineering field is preferred. Qualifications required are ICAO TYPE II License or equivalent and holding at least 2 Etihad aircraft type courses.
• Experience: At least 5 years of aircraft certifying experience with at least 2 years working within a maintenance control environment using aircraft health monitoring tools. Must possess excellent communication and computer skills.

About Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world’s leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad’s codeshare partners, Etihad’s network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. All this ties into Etihad’s ambitious Journey 2030 strategy. The airline plans to double its fleet size and triple the number of customers over the next six years as it sets out to be the airline everyone wants to fly!

To learn more, visit etihad.com

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