Synopsis

The Lead Engineer reports to the

Airbus Technical Fleet Manager - Fleet Management

and is responsible for compliance with all CAR-OPS 1 and CAR M requirements to ensure continuing airworthiness and maintain aircraft safety standards.
Accountabilities

Review, incorporate, 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, and that all related EOs and ADRs are issued and complied with 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 fleet reliability, on-time performance, and reduce costs.
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 and aircraft status assessment for reliability and safety issues 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 actively promote a positive reporting culture by reporting any unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, or safety risks.
Perform duties related to software management and e-enabling.
Education & Experience

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 CAMO experience as Fleet Engineer/Technical Services Engineer OR 10 years job-related experience in the field of Technical Commercial Aviation or Airline Engineering is generally preferred.
Aircraft B1/B2 type training on A320 or A350 or A380 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 became 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!
To learn more, visit

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