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Senior Manager Digital Engineering

Unlock employer Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Posted: 09 Aug 2025

Financial

  • Estimate: $90k - $120k*
  • Zero income tax location

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Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

About the Job:
The Senior Manager – Digital Engineering Systems is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving the development, implementation, and optimization of digital platforms that support Etihad Airways Technical’s engineering and maintenance operations. The focus is on end-to-end management of the digital ecosystem, with AMOS (Swiss Aviation Software) at its core, ensuring all implemented processes align with Etihad Airways Technical’s digitization approach.
This role ensures digital engineering ecosystems deliver regulatory adherence to GCAA CARM & CAR 145 airline functions, improves compliance control, enhances process efficiency, strengthens operational stability, and promotes financial transparency by leveraging the latest technology trends, innovation strategies, and proven industry best practices.

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Accountabilities:

  • Ensure digital engineering systems support compliance with airworthiness regulations and internal safety management systems.
  • Contribute to the broader digital transformation strategy across Engineering & Maintenance operations by leading the management and optimization of digital engineering systems.
  • Identify emerging digital trends (AI, predictive maintenance, blockchain, etc.) for potential integration into existing platforms.
  • Manage digital projects, budgets, vendors, and timelines, ensuring delivery within scope and quality standards.
  • Ensure AMOS configurations and workflows are aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements (e.g., EASA, GCAA, FAA).
  • Work cross-functionally with Engineering & Maintenance, Finance, Procurement, DTI, and OEMs to align digital strategies.
  • Support the development of super users, key users, and end-user training programs, support, and system documentation to ensure user adoption and competence.
  • Present regular updates to senior leadership on system performance, risks, and the transformation roadmap.

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in airline engineering & maintenance.
  • Strong analytical skills and project management expertise.
  • Experience with project management tools and software.
  • Strong interpersonal and social competence to lead and motivate staff.

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. Based in Abu Dhabi, Etihad serves passenger and cargo destinations across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. The airline has received numerous awards for its superior service, products, cargo offerings, loyalty programs, and more, aligning with its ambitious Journey 2030 strategy to double its fleet size and triple its customer base in the coming years.

Work Conditions:
On-site, Full-time

Location:
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Language Requirements:
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