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Aircraft Systems Engineer

CountryUNITED ARAB EMIRATES
CityAbu Dhabi
DepartmentTechnical
Closing date4 February 2014
Job PurposeThe Airframe Systems Engineer has two main areas of responsibility to the Manager Aircraft Engineering program:
She/he will be responsible for all CAR-OPS 1, CAR M requirements to Airworthiness Directives compliance, Service Bulletin analysis, associated modification and any company requested modification incorporation for all Airframe components on Etihad’s fleet. The Airworthiness Directives compliance is a mandatory part for Etihad to maintain Part M approval. In order to ensure continued airworthiness, optimum reliability and on time performance on all Etihad aircraft, he has to ensure functionality, reliability and availability of the specified and installed systems and components
She/he will be responsible for coordinating Airframe systems projects that are directed by the Manager Aircraft Engineering. These projects will be either a) focused to support Etihad Specification Department in new/used aircraft specification or b) implemented to maintain/increase systems reliability and functionality of Etihad’s In-service fleet.
Responsibilities
  • Assessment of airframe systems related Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins on Etihad’s fleet to ensure that all Airworthiness Directives for airframe components are properly assessed, decided and timely incorporated to maintain aircraft safety standard
  • Review B777 Systems design, components and material selection with vendors and provide recommendation from in-service issues to capture all improvements and ensure a quality, reliable, repairable and maintainable product is delivered to Etihad
  • Liaise with internal Etihad departments, manufacturers and subcontracted organizations to ensure that the Airframe systems are maintained according to its intended design specifications
  • Incorporation of company requested airframe modifications. Additional modifications, which are requested by the Etihad internal customers (e.g. Flight Operations, etc.) shall be technically and commercially assessed and presented in a meaningful format for management decision and approval
  • Review and recommend engineering specifications for airframe systems and components selection on new/used aircraft that are joining the Etihad fleet
  • Carry out any technical projects as directed by the Etihad Engineering management
RequirementsEducation, Experience:
Tertiary qualifications that meet the eligibility requirements for membership as a charted engineer (e.g. Bachelor degree in the field of Aeronautical, Mechanical or Electrical/ Electronics engineering) and 5 years job-related experience OR a 10 years job-related experience in the field of Technical Commercial Aviation or Airline Engineering is generally preferred.
Training & Knowledge:
  • Formal training in systems engineering, project management and at least 2  Etihad Airways fleet aircraft specific type courses is required
  • Preference will be given to B777 System Engineers
  • Permanent education to secure up-to-date understanding of current and anticipation of future legislation needs as well as basics of financial airline management
Knowledge and Skills:
Strong interpersonal skills and social competence, strong Technical competence and skills, team player; self-starter; strong communications skills, creative and innovative to always be one step ahead; decisive and firm, but fair in agreeing targets; analytical and modeling intelligence and strategic thinking; business intelligence and applications management; strong negotiation and presentation skills.