Propulsion Reliability Engineer — Engines & APUs

Air Arabia; Sharjah; On-site; AED 220,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Arabia in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Propulsion Reliability Engineer to manage the Power Plants: Engines and APU Reliability Program for Air Arabia and third-party aircraft. You will oversee maintenance needs, drive reliability improvements and support fleet readiness and safety.

Responsibilities include data analysis, root-cause investigations, and collaboration with MCC, planning teams and OEMs, ensuring compliance with regulations and OEM advisories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Aircraft Engineering (Mechanical/Aeronautical) or equivalent; alternately a higher diploma or certificate in the relating field from a recognized university or engineering college.
• Respective training on system of Engines/APU, recommended Airbus 320
• Project Management, Cost Control, Compliance, Budgeting and Quality Assurance certificates and trainings are an added value and some may be treated as conditional for this role.
• Capable of using technology systems & tools; proficient in Microsoft suite, MRO systems and Web Search.
• Excellent in written and verbal communication skills: reporting, presentations, etc.
• Fluent in English Language.

Responsibilities

• Manages the aircrafts “Power Plants” technical assessment program on day-to-day basis to support the engineering maintenance (Line, Hangar, MCC, hubs).
• Supports the Head of Engineering in developing procedures, specifications, and EOS (Engineering Operational Standards) associated with the “Propulsion Reliability Program”.
• Reviews publications and regulations related to “Propulsion” scope of work, agrees the same with concerned parties ensuring the maintenance program is managed, developed and optimized as per operational needs and as per the continuous airworthiness requirements of the regulatory bodies and OEMs.
• Utilizes data and technical performance reports to conduct root-cause analysis and troubleshooting. Highlights trends and findings, and conducts needed investigations.
• Generates function-related reports to the management, cross-functional teams, and the regulatory bodies on the power plant reliability data, damages, trends, defines repair scope and maintenance plans in coordination with Planning Team.
• Provides support to the MCC, Manufacturers and OEMs when and as needed; communicates to them any trouble shooting requirements, changes, mandatory modifications and any necessary information or action to be taken.
• Reviews the Service Bulletins and ADs, evaluates services and provides business cases for CAMO’S approval; drafts the EO’s (Engineering Orders) to verify the employees’ documents and communicates to Planning and Maintenance Teams.
• Partners with stakeholders such as Projects, Warranty, Legal and Finance in developing new projects and initiatives and in drafting and administrating related contracts and SLAs.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

MRO systems

Web search

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aircraft Engineering

Higher diploma or certificate in related field

Project Management certificate

Cost Control certificate

Compliance / Budgeting certificates

Quality Assurance certificates

Tools

MRO systems

Microsoft Office

Web Search

Job description

Air Arabia in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Propulsion Reliability Engineer to manage the Power Plants: Engines and APU Reliability Program for Air Arabia and third-party aircraft. You will oversee maintenance needs, drive reliability improvements and support fleet readiness and safety.

Responsibilities include data analysis, root-cause investigations, and collaboration with MCC, planning teams and OEMs, ensuring compliance with regulations and OEM advisories.