Air Arabia - MCC Engineer

MahirGroups; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 262,467 - 337,457; Full time

Job summary

An aviation engineering company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Maintenance Control Engineer to oversee aircraft maintenance operations. The role involves ensuring airworthiness through effective defect management, providing technical guidance to the maintenance team, and maintaining compliance with aviation regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Aircraft Engineering, relevant licenses, and have over 5 years of aviation maintenance experience. Proficiency in English and Arabic is required, along with strong leadership and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in engineering maintenance in the Aviation industry, at least 2 years in Maintenance Control Center.
• Proficient in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Ensure technical defects on aircraft are identified, assessed, and monitored.
• Provide technical guidance to maintenance staff.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance tasks.

Skills

Technical defect assessment

Team leadership

Quality Assurance knowledge

Problem-solving

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aircraft Engineering/Aeronautical or equivalent

GACA A&P or Avionics License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

To act as a focal point for all maintenance to be performed in KSA, Hubs and Outstations on 24/7 basis; ensures timely availability and continued airworthiness of Air Arabia fleet and Third-Party aircraft in accordance with business requirements, GACA/CAA rules and regulations, and as per Air Arabia policies, procedures, and approved quality standards.

Key Result Responsibilities

• Assists in the identification, assessment, reporting and monitoring of the various types of technical defects on the Air Arabia fleet, ensuring all AMP tasks are carried out timely and efficiently and that all aircraft are maintained within agreed technical standards whether they are airborne or on ground.
• Supports the Engineering Planning and Development, , and QA teams in executing long-term/ short-term planning and in monitoring of fleet maintenance operations ensuring aircrafts are timely and “safely maintained and released” to service.
• Prioritizes, and manages the allocation of work packages of all tasks amongst corresponding teams whilst following up on timeliness and efficiency in the delivery and handover of tasks executed.
• Acts proactively, take corrective preventive measures to avoid any problems or defects that might threaten the airworthiness of the fleet and delay operations.
• Provides technical guidance to Line, Base, Outstations’ maintenance staff and MROs, on 24/7 basis, ensuring service is executed in conformity, within approved timeframes, and as per GACA/CAA regulations, Air Arabia DMM approved quality standards, and Manufacturer’s Manuals.
• Delivers optimum technical support and guidance to pilots and cabin crew whilst on flight or on ground; immediately responds to flights coverage with flexibility to schedule changes to cover function-related operations.
• Ensures prompt and accurate recording and documenting of any maintenance tasks performed including Radio Communication on the logbook of each aircraft. Guides the Pilots and Cabin Crew on formalities adopted in recording and generating related reports.
• Assists the MCC Oversighting Supervisor, Stakeholders in KSA, Hubs, and Outstations in monitoring the daily flights technical performance, records, data and incidents; effectively and timely communicates necessary information related to identifying/rectifying defects affecting the operational performance as per proper channel.
• Provides reports on trends of technical performance and recommends corrective measures to ensure no re-occurrence. Assists in Internal/External audit practices within the MCC to ensure abidance by guidelines and regulations.
• Supports coaching Training and Standards in the MCC Team’s technical training ensuring staff compliance with licensing regulatory requirements. Conducts necessary technical training, coaching, mentoring and assessments for Air Arabia/Third Party certifying engineers, instructors and technicians including Initial, Recurrent, Technical Checks, ETOPs, Transit, Human Factor, etc.
• Handles emergency cases across the entire network and recommends solutions utilizing available resources in the respective area; in case of AOG, grounds, if necessary, an aircraft as per adopted procedures; holds sessions to communicate incidents and share experiences with MCC Engineers, Technical Instructors, and maintenance staff.
• Maintains effective and accurate communication with service providers, suppliers and MROs, generates periodic reports with feedback to MCC Oversighting Supervisor on service providers’ performance and quality of services.

Qualifications (Academic, training, languages)

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Aircraft Engineering/Aeronautical or equivalent; alternately a diploma in the related field from a recognized university or engineering college. GACA A&P or Avionics License
• Holds/has held the corresponding type-rating maintenance releasing license, other aircraft types are a plus.
• Holder/has held Maintenance Engineer’s member license type AME from an ICAO state is an advantage.
• Professional membership of associations related to the Aviation/Airlines industry is a plus.
• High accuracy and attention to both results and details.
• Ability to interpret, assimilate data and express ideas and concepts clearly.
• Proven skills in analysing data, identifying pitfalls and recommending cost-effective solutions.
• Standards, Policies and Procedures
• Knowledge and exposure on airline and Flight Operations formalities and standard regulations; good understanding of Flight crew thought process.
• Exposure to Quality Assurance /Safety/Internal & External Audit functional operations and practices related to and affecting maintenance.
• Cost-oriented, possesses effective problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Capable of using technology systems & tools; proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Fluent in English & Arabic Language
• A balanced personality, composed, capable of dealing with emergencies with efficiency and commitment to successful safe results.
• Safety Awareness
• Monitoring & Compliance

Work Experience

• 5 + years’ experience in engineering maintenance in the Aviation industry, 2 years of which in Maintenance Control Center in a similar capacity.
• 2 years at least leading a team.
• Experienced in implementing maintenance policies, procedures and operating manuals as per business needs and in line with adopted regulations and approved quality standards.
• Has direct working experience with Civil Aviation Authorities, preferably GACA; familiar with all rules and regulations of GACA pertaining to Engineering Maintenance, policies, procedures, manuals and licensing.