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Ref: HP698-10259
Job description / Role
DC Aviation Al Futtaim is in the process of establishing a VVIP business aviation enterprise in Dubai, with the Middle East being one of the most dynamic, fastest growing aviation markets in the world.
The goal is to establish a top-of-the line flight operation, as well as maintenance services, for the most demanding customers in the region, with the latest design of business aircraft being our everyday working environment. Currently, the fleet comprises of Airbus ACJ319 and a Global Express XRS jets.
Backed by a German business jet operator who ask for challenges in their everyday work and are not afraid of treading on new grounds.
The Certifying Engineer will ensure proper maintenance of aircraft and expedient rectification of aircraft defects as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor. The role will also involve the supervision of maintenance staff, allocated to him by the maintenance supervisor, to ensure safe and on time dispatch of aircraft under his control.
Key Accountabilities:
- Exercising his license/approval in relation to the accomplishment of scheduled, unscheduled maintenance and rectification of defects to ensure maintenance is accomplished to the required standards and the operating programme is achieved in an efficient and safe manner.
- Recording and issuing of Certificates of Release to Service for the work accomplished in accordance with the current TPM and legislation.
- Reviewing the work and resources allocated and required to ensure expedient rectification of defects utilising allocated staff.
- Advising the Supervisor of any impending service disruptions, problems or areas of concern that may have an impact on the operating programme. Keeping the Super visor informed of all work performed by him during his duty period.
- Ensuring staff under his immediate control adhere to published technical and safety requirements defined in published manuals and other publications.
- Defining priorities to the staff allocated to him to ensure that efficient use of resources are channelled to an on time and safe flight departure.
- Ensuring documentation and its certification is completed in a timely manner and to the defined procedures to meet Company requirements.
- Ensure that replacement parts and components are of an approved type, correctly certified and released and are physically inspected prior to fitment to aircraft or component. Ensure that removed components are correctly handled, labelled and blanked.
- When supervising the work of others, ensuring that acceptable standards of workmanship and quality are maintained and the correct tools are employed to accomplish the task.
- Reporting and compilation of technical delay reports in a timely manner, reporting significant defects, discrepancies, incidents, accidents and events as required by the TPM.
- Ensuring arriving aircraft are met by either the certifying engineer or licensed mechanics and crews are suitably debriefed to ensure defects are accurately defined and recorded.
- Undertaking such other duties as may be reasonably directed by the duty maintenance supervisor.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Valid UAE CAR 66, EASA Part 66 B2 licence, or equivalent
- Bombardier Global Express and/or Challenger 605 endorsed
Minimum Experience:
- 5 Years working in a corporate/VIP environment or First Class Airline
Job-Specific Skills:
- Detail oriented methodical approach to solving/performing tasks
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure
- Pride in performing to the best of own ability
- Good communications and interpersonal skills
Behavioural Competencies:
- A strong sense of responsibility and excellent interpersonal skills
- High commitment to impeccable service
- Exceptional standard of professional excellence, discretion and integrity
- Social competence in a multicultural environment
- Experience in Middle East is an advantage
About the Company
Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.
The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.
The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.