Boeing Lead Fleet Engineer - Avionics

Job description / Role

Overview

The Lead Engineer reports to the Fleet Manager and is responsible for the compliance on all CAR-OPS 1 and CAR M requirements in order to ensure the continuing airworthiness and to maintain the aircraft safety standard.

Responsibilities

• Review, incorporation and follow up on all airframe, avionics, structures and components related Airworthiness Directives and mandatory Service Bulletins on the Etihad Airways Fleet to ensure that all mandatory modifications are properly assessed, decided, all the related EOs and ADRs are issued and complied in a timely manner to maintain aircraft airworthiness and safety standards.
• Evaluate reliability data, perform root cause analysis and develop corrective action plans. Work with OEMs, MROs and internal departments to improve the fleet reliability, on-time performance and reduce cost.
• Create business cases for modifications and facilitate decision making in the Modification Review Committee.
• Compile Engineering Orders, Special Checks and Additional Engineering Requirements for the purpose of modification, aircraft status assessment for reliability and safety issues and to ensure accomplishment of additional work to resolve technical issues.
• Support technical projects (e.g. EIS, end of aircraft lease, modification projects).
• Recommend amendments to maintenance programs and procedures to reduce maintenance and operations costs by avoiding delays, technical incidents, unscheduled maintenance, AOGs, etc.
• Provide support to the contracts department for maintenance contract reviews and warranty claims.
• Ensure that all TFU/FTD/SIL/SL are reviewed on a regular basis and related advisories are issued.
• Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with internal processes and procedures.
• Encourage colleagues and be actively involved in the promotion of a positive reporting culture, by reporting any unsafe acts, unsafe conditions or safety risks.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Tertiary qualifications that meet the eligibility requirements for membership as a chartered engineer (e.g. Bachelor degree in the field of Aeronautical, Mechanical or Electrical/Electronics engineering).
• 5 years of CAMO experience as Fleet Engineer/Technical Services engineer or 10 years of job-related experience in the field of Technical Commercial Aviation or Airline Engineering is generally preferred.
• Aircraft B1/B2 type training on B777/B787 fleet and experience in AMOS MIS will be an added advantage.

About Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world's leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad's codeshare partners, Etihad's network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. All this ties into Etihad's ambitious Journey 2030 strategy. The airline plans to double its fleet size and triple the number of customers over the next six years as it sets out to be the airline everyone wants to fly!

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About the Company

Etihad Airways is the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates. The airline was set up by a Royal Decree in July 2003, with Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, as its hub. Etihad started commercial operations in November 2003.

With Etihad, everyone who flies with us is welcomed as our guest.

This simple credo illuminates everything we do, from big things like making sure that our fleet is one of the most advanced in the sky, to small touches like letting you choose the films you watch.

Were proud to be the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates. At the crossroads between Europe and Asia, our home reflects our commitment to bringing the world closer together - as does our highly cosmopolitan staff.