Director of Aircraft Engineering & Compliance

ZENON; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 34,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Zenon Aviation seeks an Engineering Director for a pioneering role in the Middle East. You will lead engineering and maintenance strategy, ensuring airworthiness, safety and regulatory compliance across the fleet.

Reporting to the CEO, you will manage budgets, vendor relationships and a high-caliber technical team. Strong leadership, extensive aviation regulation knowledge and strategic collaboration with authorities are essential.

Qualifications

• Eligible to serve as the CAA NPH.
• Hold a valid Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence or equivalent qualification.
• Have at least 10 years’ experience in aircraft maintenance and engineering, including a minimum of five years in a senior leadership role.
• Demonstrate experience managing maintenance and continuing airworthiness programmes.
• Possess a strong understanding of aircraft maintenance regulations, airworthiness requirements and industry best practices.
• Demonstrate proven leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Possess strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Have experience managing budgets, vendor relationships and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company’s engineering and maintenance strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable CAA regulations, manufacturer requirements and industry standards.
• Oversee aircraft maintenance, repairs, modifications, reliability and airworthiness programmes.
• Develop and continually strengthen the Maintenance Control function and technical teams.
• Act as the primary engineering liaison with regulatory authorities, aircraft manufacturers and maintenance providers.
• Manage engineering budgets, contracts and resource allocation to deliver efficient, cost-effective operations.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives, new technologies and process enhancements.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Support operational decision-making and remain available to address critical engineering matters as required.
• Represent the client at industry forums, regulatory meetings and professional events.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Airworthiness knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Maintenance strategy

Job description

Zenon Aviation seeks an Engineering Director for a pioneering role in the Middle East. You will lead engineering and maintenance strategy, ensuring airworthiness, safety and regulatory compliance across the fleet.

Reporting to the CEO, you will manage budgets, vendor relationships and a high-caliber technical team. Strong leadership, extensive aviation regulation knowledge and strategic collaboration with authorities are essential.