About the Role
We are seeking an experienced aircraft maintenance professional to serve as the UAE Maintenance Manager and the nominated post holder for the Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) under UAE GCAA CAR 145. This leadership role is crucial for ensuring all maintenance on the eVTOL aircraft in the UAE adheres to the standards set forth by CAR 145 and the approved Maintenance Organization Exposition (MOE) while maintaining the authority to certify release to service.
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The successful candidate will focus on the establishment and management of the UAE maintenance organization, encompassing the ownership of the MOE and its procedures, certifying staff authorizations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Furthermore, the role will require collaboration with various teams in the USA to support the flight program's maintenance needs.
Responsibilities
- Act as the GCAA-nominated post holder responsible for maintenance standards compliance as per CAR 145 and hold final authority on airworthiness and certification of release to service for each S4 aircraft maintained in the UAE.
- Own and manage the Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE) and its supporting procedures, including drafting, submission, revision control, and alignment with the approved scope of work and capability list.
- Direct base and line maintenance activities such as maintenance planning, work package preparation, task allocation, defect rectification, shift handover, and technical records management.
- Lead and resource the UAE maintenance team, including recruitment, development, rostering, and manpower forecasting aligned with the flight program demands.
- Establish and administer the certifying and support staff authorization system under CAR 66 and CAR 145, along with related training programs and competence records.
- Ensure facilities, tooling, calibrated equipment, and the traceability of aircraft parts meet CAR 145 requirements, and support the build-out of the UAE maintenance, repair, and operational (MRO) facility.
- Ensure all approved maintenance data, including manuals, service bulletins, airworthiness directives, and engineering orders, is current, controlled, and accessible.
- Interface with the Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO) to oversee maintenance program compliance and records.
- Coordinate maintenance processes with the OEM and FAA Part 145 repair stations, ensuring alignment with CAR 145 regulations, while integrating in-service findings back to the OEM.
- Support the compliance monitoring program through audits, findings, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
- Serve as the primary maintenance contact for the GCAA during approval processes, inspections, and scope extensions.
- Foster a strong culture of safety and regulatory compliance across all maintenance activities, upholding occurrence reporting and contributing to risk mitigation.
- Report maintenance performance, aircraft airworthiness status, and resource risk to the Accountable Manager, escalating airworthiness issues without delay, and assist with other assigned maintenance projects.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent; a technical or engineering qualification is preferred.
- A UAE GCAA CAR 66 aircraft maintenance licence (B1 or B2), or an EASA Part-66 licence or FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) rating along with the ability to qualify for a UAE licence.
- Minimum of five years of recent aircraft maintenance experience within a CAR 145, EASA Part-145 or equivalent approved maintenance organization, including at least two years in supervisory or managerial roles.
- Ability to meet the knowledge and experience criteria for a GCAA-nominated CAR 145 post holder; strong knowledge of CAR 145, CAR 66, and continuing airworthiness requirements is necessary.
- Practical experience in developing and revising a Maintenance Organisation Exposition, and managing certifying staff authorisations and technical training programs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the capability to represent the organization credibly to the regulator and senior leadership.
- Possession of a UAE driver’s license or the ability to obtain one.
- Eligibility to live and work in the UAE, with a valid passport and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 15% of the time.
Desired Qualifications
- Previous acceptance by the GCAA or another civil aviation authority as a nominated post holder for a CAR 145 or Part-145 organization.
- Experience leading a maintenance organization through initial CAR 145 or Part-145 approval, including capability development and drafting relevant expositions.
- Experience with novel, experimental, or flight test aircraft, particularly eVTOL platforms.
- Familiarity with electronic aircraft maintenance management and ERP systems.
- FAA Inspection Authorization.
- Proficiency in Arabic language.
