Vice President Engineering

HealthCare Dynamics Gen. Trading Company W.L.L; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading low-cost carrier as the VP of Engineering and lead the Maintenance & Engineering function while ensuring operational reliability and safety. This role requires strategic planning and a strong knowledge of airline operations and regulations, aimed at optimizing performance and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in a commercial airline or MRO.
• 15+ years as Head of Maintenance or Head of CAMO.
• Knowledge of Kuwait DGCA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Maintenance & Engineering function, ensuring cost-efficiency.
• Ensure aircraft safety and airworthiness compliance.
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis for maintenance projects.

Skills

Strategic planning

Cost optimization

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Education

Degree in Aeronautical Engineering

Valid Kuwait DGCA / EASA / GCAA license

Job description

Are you a visionary engineering leader with a passion for aviation excellence? Join one of the region’s fastest-growing low-cost carriers as VP – Engineering, where you’ll play a pivotal role in driving operational reliability, safety, and innovation across our fleet. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing team, optimize maintenance strategy, and shape the engineering function of a dynamic, agile airline committed to efficiency and growth.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead Maintenance & Engineering (M&E) function by formulating strategic business plans and ensure operational targets are delivered at optimum cost-efficiency and resource utilisation.
• Provide strategic direction to the M&E function to ensure safe and airworthy aircraft are available for operations.
• Ensure that all M&E activities conform to the Kuwait DGCA requirements, KCASR, SARPS & ISARPs, and established procedures of Jazeera Airways.
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis to study the viability of insourcing various projects pertaining to Line & Base Maintenance, Workshops, Stores, etc.
• Lead cost optimization initiatives without compromising safety or operational quality.
• Lead and/or actively participate in contract negotiations for maintenance, aircraft delivery/redelivery, lease agreements, components service agreements, etc.
• Ensure aircraft availability and utilization by coordinating maintenance schedules to support commercial operations while allowing sufficient ground time for planned and unplanned maintenance activities.
• Ensure that all Safety & Security procedures related to aircraft, employees, equipment, tools, and facilities are adhered to and carry out investigations when required.
• Provide coaching and training to employees while closely monitoring their performance to ensure their continuous professional growth and operational excellence.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Holds a valid Kuwait DGCA / EASA / GCAA license in either the Airframe and Powerplant category or Avionics category, and/or a degree in Aeronautical Engineering.
• Has at least 20 years of work experience in a commercial airline or MRO, with at least 15 years as a Head of Maintenance or Head of CAMO.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Kuwait DGCA regulations and requirements, including the contents of the Air Operator's Certificate, Operations Specifications, and standards necessary to ensure safety and efficiency.