Structures Supervisor

Abu Dhabi Aviation; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Aviation Group seeks a Structures Supervisor to lead the Structures Shop, coordinating inspections, maintenance and repairs to support aircraft maintenance requirements. You will ensure safety and regulatory compliance, provide technical support to the Chief Engineer Workshop & FW, and supervise personnel with strong leadership and English communication skills.

Experience with SRM/AMM and regulatory environments is required.

Qualifications

• Formal training in Aircraft Structures and Composite Repairs.
• 15+ years of relevant aircraft structural/composite repair experience.
• 10+ years supervisory experience in aviation maintenance/MRO.
• Experience interpreting and applying SRM, AMM, CMM, technical drawings, and approved documentation.
• Experience in structural damage assessment and technical reporting.
• Experience using maintenance management systems (e.g., RUSADA).
• Experience in resource forecasting, budget control, and workshop productivity.
• Experience coordinating tooling, jigs, fixtures, and work aids.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Structures Shop personnel and coordinate workload.
• Ensure inspections, maintenance, and repairs are planned, performed, inspected, and documented.
• Ensure activities are carried out safely and in accordance with approved maintenance data and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical and operational support to the Chief Engineer Workshop & FW.
• Maintain safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in all activities.

Skills

Leadership & people management

Planning & workload prioritization

Analytical decision-making

English communication

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Formal training in Aircraft Structures & Composite Repairs

15+ years in aircraft structure/composite repair

10+ years supervisory experience in aviation MRO

Experience interpreting SRM/AMM/CMM & drawings

Experience with regulatory environments (GCAA/EASA/FAA)

Job description

The Structures Supervisor, reporting to the Chief Engineer Workshop & FW, is responsible for the daily supervision and coordination of the Structures Shop, ensuring structural and composite inspection, maintenance, and repair activities are effectively planned, performed, inspected, and documented. The role supervises assigned Structures Shop personnel and coordinates workload, manpower, resources, and operational priorities to support aircraft maintenance requirements.

The position ensures that activities are carried out safely and efficiently in accordance with approved maintenance data, applicable regulatory requirements, company procedures, and established quality standards, while providing technical and operational support to the Chief Engineer Workshop & FW.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Formal training in Aircraft Structures and Composite Repairs.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant aircraft structural and composite repair experience.
• Minimum 10 years of supervisory experience within an aviation maintenance or MRO
• Experience interpreting and applying SRM, AMM, CMM, technical drawings, and approved
• Experience in structural damage assessment and technical reporting.
• Experience using RUSADA or an equivalent maintenance management system.
• Experience in resource forecasting, budget control, and workshop productivity.
• Experience coordinating specialist tooling, jigs, fixtures, and work aids.

Profile Requirements

• Sound knowledge of applicable aviation regulatory, airworthiness, safety, and quality
• requirements.
• Strong leadership and people management capability.
• Effective planning, workload prioritization, and resource coordination skills.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Effective written and verbal English communication skills.
• Experience within GCAA, EASA, and/or FAA regulatory environments.
• Experience with SMS, Human Factors, and risk management.
• Experience in competency assessment, mentoring, and performance management.
• Experience coordinating with CAMO, Engineering, Planning, Quality, Stores, and OEM