Shop Supervisor OWS Dubai

Energy Consulting group; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Dubai is seeking a maintenance manager to oversee shop operations. The role involves ensuring compliance with EASA standards, leading and coaching a team of technicians, and implementing best practices in maintenance procedures. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and a solid understanding of aviation maintenance. This position offers the opportunity to work with a collaborative team dedicated to advancing aerospace.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Experience in leading maintenance teams in aviation or aerospace settings.
• Strong understanding of maintenance procedures and EASA standards.
• Ability to coach and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage shop maintenance activities to ensure compliance with EASA P.145.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in maintenance processes.
• Oversee training and competency assessments for technicians.
• Implement safety policies and lead problem-solving efforts during shop visits.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance standards adherence

SQDIP principles

Problem-solving

Tools

ERP systems (e.g. SAP)

Job description

Job Description Summary

Role introduced to manage and control all shop maintenance activities within GE Aerospace On Wing Support Dubai, make sure that maintenance process is performed in accordance to EASA P.145 requirements (or equivalent) and internal policies, approved standards, with focus on FLIGHT DECK principles.

Job Description

Company Overview:

Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team working to advance aerospace for future generations. If you have ideas, we will listen. Join us and see your ideas take flight!

Site Overview:

For over 40 years, GE Aerospace has had a significant presence on the ground in the United Arab Emirates. With offices in Abu Dhabi and Dubai Airport Freezone; an On Wing Support Center; partnership engineering, testing, and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul facilities across the country; and the Middle East Technology Center focused on solutions for the region’s hot & harsh environment. In addition to career opportunities, our sites offer a culture focused on respect for people and giving back to the community through grants and philanthropic programming.

Role Overview:

• People Leader role, continuous coaching of maintenance staff, to improve standards within the Team;
• Ensure that the organization’s procedures and standards are met in reference to Quick Turns or other Shop Visits (e.g. QEC build-up, EOL inspections, etc.);
• Provide support for Operations Leader on training and competency assessment process for all the Technicians;
• Introduce effective SQDIP escalation path using FLIGHT DECK principles; Improve standards and eliminate wastes in shop maintenance process;
• Liaise with internal and external departments to improve flow of engines through OWS shop;
• Review and control of overtime in cooperation with Operations Leader;
• Support Quality Department with internal & external investigations, provide technical feedback and advise on best solutions to address root cause of events;
• Ensure the availability of tools, equipment and materials to perform the planned tasks;
• Ensure the availability of applicable maintenance data (stage sheets/manuals/SBs);
• Ensure that the quality of workmanship in the final product is to a standard acceptable to the organization and EASA (or other authorities);
• Implementing and executing safety policy on all tasks; Lead At Point Problem Solving for all issues that arise during shop visit;
• Develop and implement Standard Work for all shop visits; Cooperate with internal departments on best utilization of company ERP (e.g. SAP); Understand and execute CTEM LEAP engine maintenance philosophy;
• Lead Daily Management meetings to ensure compliance to SQDIP and operational cadence.

At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes