Airlines - Aviation Maintenance

Description:

This role is responsible to manage and control the SHJ/ RKT Line operations as well as continually review the ABY outstation maintenance support operation. This includes negotiating new SGHA contracts and looking for business improvements (costs). The role is also responsible for seeking and developing opportunities for new business for ABY base/outstation and hangar:

Key responsibilities:

Manages on a day to day basis all the associated activities of the operation at SHJ/RAK station in liaison with all stake holders ensuring that all operating aircraft are available in line with the needs of the operation.
Accountable for the “safe release” of the aircraft for operation while ensuring that technical standards are satisfied in a safe and cost effective manner, taking into account all Human Factors considerations. Special note should be taken during extreme summer temperatures.
Identify and Measure, Develop and Promote certifying and non-certifying staff competencies.
Assist in the development of policies and procedures for carrying out the required maintenance and defect repairs on aircrafts and ensure sufficient implementation of agreed policies and procedures.
Forecast and ensure that all necessary resources for actual and planned activity is available in coordination with MCC and other stake holders.
Ensuring facilities (Offices, vehicles etc.) are well maintained and meets regulatory and department requirements.
Ensure the selection and recruitment of staff, ensure optimal utilization, monitor performance levels and highlight to Head of Maintenance any concerns, issues relating to the staff performance..
Coordinate with MCC to endure that the aircraft are maintained in line with agreed targets.
Coordinate and plan training in conjunction with the Technical Training Manager to ensure staff (Line and Outstations) are current with regulatory requirements and they receive the required trainings.
Assist the Head of Maintenance with producing the yearly budgets.
Accountable for all Health & Safety related issues. Ensuring that “hazards” are identified, risk assessments carried out as necessary
Ensuring all staff report any and all errors. Identify the reasons for the error and putting into place mitigation to ensure no re-occurrence.
Monitor third party handling companies to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and adherence to ABY policies at all times.
Review existing and establish new SGHA Agreements in coordination with legal and contract department.
Accountable for all administrative functions related to duty travel, annual leave plans and their implementation, Outstations office/ store requirements as well as the review and check of invoices raised (Line/Outstations)
Seek additional business for ABY base/outstation and hangar.
Accountable for audit findings (Line/Outstations) review and follow up and ensuring closed within the agreed timeframe
Accountable for Outstations engineering service providers’ approvals tracking and review.
Accountable for reviewing existing processes and making necessary changes to ensure efficient archiving of the documents.
Accountable for Investigation of the incidents and reports for Line /Outstations and follow up actions.

Note – The role defined here is not exhaustive and duties and responsibilities in line with the job function may be added from time to time.

Requirements:

Must hold a valid UAE GCAA Aircraft Maintenance Engineers license or ICAO state member licensed type with A320/CFM56-5 type rating endorsed, multiple aircraft type endorsement on license will be an advantage.
Must have a minimum of 5 years' experience in aviation maintenance management.
Must have good knowledge of SGHA contract concepts and good contract negotiation skills.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English (Arabic would be an advantage)
PC Literate and well versed in MS Office Suite / Google office applications

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