About the Role
The Production Engineer plays a crucial role in ensuring that safety, airworthiness, and economic objectives are achieved efficiently within the aviation context. Reporting to the Lead Production Engineer, this role involves a proactive and integrated approach towards capacity planning for the Line and Light Maintenance departments. The Production Engineer is responsible for monitoring resource and facility requirements in alignment with the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP) and the company's Maintenance Policy.
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Accountabilities
- Develop project plans to deliver business requirements as requested by the Lead Production Planning Engineer.
- Monitor processes within Technical Operations to provide a seamless and efficient workflow, ensuring all milestones and objectives are achieved.
- Manage capacity planning tools to maintain aircraft serviceability and optimal Technical Dispatch Reliability.
- Establish efficient internal procedures and support capacity planning for additional resource forecasting.
- Review monthly capacity trends for Line & Light Maintenance to evaluate resource requirements and draft budget plans.
- Monitor and review the 14-day Workload Capacity (WLC) to ensure proposed plans are within capacity limits.
- Participate in event and production meetings, contributing to decision making for AOG (Aircraft on Ground) or planned casualties beyond the 14-day WLC plan.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to secure additional infrastructure and facilities (e.g., Hangar, Cranes, Dockings, and Special Tools) to meet maintenance demands from Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO).
- Undertake other duties assigned by the Lead Production Planning Engineer.
- Ensure all work performed aligns with processes and procedures outlined in approved manuals and is conducted safely.
- Follow procedures in the Safety & Quality Management Manual (SQMM) and actively participate in the workplace safety program.
- Promote a positive reporting culture by encouraging colleagues to report unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, or safety risks.
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications that meet eligibility for membership as a chartered engineer (e.g., Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, or Electrical/Electronic Engineering) with a minimum of 3 years of job-related experience.
- Alternatively, a Diploma/Aircraft license with at least 7 years of experience in aviation maintenance.
- Mandatory aircraft technical training (General Familiarization course acceptable) on at least one type of the company's aircraft, compliant with TPM 3.92 – Technical Operations Training Program.
Additional Information
The company is more than just the UAE’s national airline; it strives to shape the future of global aviation. With a hub in Abu Dhabi, the airline connects people across continents while advancing its “Journey 2030” ambition to double its fleet, expand its network, and nurture its workforce for a new era of excellence. This is an opportunity to become part of an inspiring vision where the world is your workplace, and extraordinary experiences await.
