Propulsion Engineer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Etihad Airways in Abu Dhabi seeks an aeronautical/ mechanical engineer to ensure continued airworthiness of the engine/APU fleet. You will support maintenance, publish technical notices, and promote a safe reporting culture.

You will work with the Lead Engineer on outsourced maintenance programs, engine modifications, directives assessment, and fleet campaigns while coordinating with OEMs and maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in aircraft Engines/ APU fleet management.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Maintenance, Technical Contracts, Warranty, and Planning for propulsion issues.
• Issue and revise in-house publications (Technical Notices & Publication amendments).
• Encourage reporting culture and highlight unsafe acts or conditions.
• Ensure cost-effective engineering support to operation and maintenance of the Etihad Engine/APU fleet.
• Assist Lead Engineer in program management of outsourced maintenance and engineering activities.
• Assist with engine/ component modification standards, specifications, and implementation.
• Assess Engine Health Directives and issue related reports and fleet campaigns.
• Assist with engine removal program and shop visits; review workscopes and deviations.
• Assist with lease engines induction and return.
• Provide troubleshooting to Maintenance Control Centre.
• Review engine health reports and issue maintenance instructions for anomalies.
• Support investigation of in-service events and implement corrective action programs.

Education

Bachelor degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering

ICAO Type 11 AMEL with Type

Job description

Responsible primarily for the compliance with all GCAA CAR-M and CAP-Ops 1 requirements in connection with Etihad aircraft engines (TRENT 7000,TRENT XWB-97, V2500, LEAP-1A, GE90, GEnx and GP7200 as applicable) to maintain continued airworthiness.

Accountabilities

• Provide technical support to other departments including Maintenance, Technical Contracts, Warranty, and Planning in relation to Propulsion issues.
  Issue and revise in-house publications (Technical Notices & Publication amendments (TPA))
  Encourage colleagues and is actively involved in the promotion of a positive reporting culture, by reporting any unsafe acts, unsafe conditions or safety risks
• Ensure cost-effective engineering technical support to the operation and maintenance of the Etihad Engine/ APU fleet
• Support the Lead Engineer in providing program management of outsourced maintenance and engineering activities, including liaising with Engine/APU, component OEMs and maintenance providers.
• Assist the Lead Engineer in managing engine and component modification standards, specifications, and implementation.
• Assess engine and component Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, and issue associated Document Assessment Reports (DARs), Engineering Orders and fleet campaigns.
• Assist with the management of Engine/APU removal program & shop visits, including reviewing and approving engine workscopes & deviations.
• Assist with lease engines induction and return.
• Provide troubleshooting assistance to Maintenance Control Centre (MCC), when required.
• Review Engine Health Monitoring reports and notifications from OEMs, and issue required maintenance instructions to address any anomalies.
• Support the investigation of in-service events, delays and technical problems, and implement corrective action program to improve engine and related component reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering or ICAO Type 11 AMEL with Type.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in aircraft Engines/ APU fleet management.

Additional Information

Etihad Airways is more than the UAE’s national airline - we’re shaping the future of global aviation. From our hub in Abu Dhabi, we connect people across continents and cultures, while driving our “Journey 2030” ambition to double our fleet, expand our network and grow our people for a new era of excellence. Join us and become part of a vision where the world is your workplace and extraordinary experiences take flight.