202011.Aircraft Engineer-Avionics

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Etihad Engineering invites applications for a full-time on-site Licensed Aircraft Engineer-Avionics in Abu Dhabi. The role reports to the Lead Engineer and oversees maintenance activities and certifications per EY authorization policy, supervising engineers and technicians to ensure compliance with standards and technical data while optimizing aircraft serviceability and flight schedules. Core duties include certifying work, accurate paperwork, safety compliance, ensuring correct aircraft effectivity and revision, preparing tools and materials, FOD control, coordinating activities, mentoring staff, maintaining clean facilities and equipment, and upholding the SQMM and a safety culture. Requirements: high school or higher, UAE GCAA/ICAO Type II/EASA 66 license with two Etihad types including one of 787, 350 or 380 preferred, 7–10 years in aircraft maintenance including 3 years line maintenance. To apply, tailor your CV to spotlight leadership, major certifications, line maintenance experience, and a proven record of accurate documentation, safety leadership, and customer facing professionalism; highlight avionics systems experience, maintenance data revision control, and readiness to work on site in Abu Dhabi.

Synopsis

The Licensed Aircraft Engineer reports to the Lead Engineer and performs all required maintenance activities and certifications in accordance with EY authorization policy. To supervise Aircraft Engineers and Technicians in all aspects of maintenance carried out on aircraft(s) ensuring compliance with all applicable standards and relevant technical data to optimize serviceability of aircraft(s) and support operational schedules. 

Accountabilities 

• Certifies own work and work of others after having verified task has been performed in accordance with approved data within the scope of authorisation. 
• Completes all paperwork in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with current company procedures. 
• Carries out maintenance work in compliance with company, health and safety and airport procedures and regulations. 
• Ensures that the aircraft effectivity is correct and that the latest revision is being referenced, prior to the use of approved maintenance data. 
• Assures that all material, parts tools, equipment and documentation is prepared at the beginning of the shift. 
• Assures assigned aircraft are met on arrival and departed by an engineer. 
• Ensures that the area around an aircraft for which Etihad Airways is responsible are clear of the hazards associated with Foreign Object Damage (FOD). 
• Coordinates his/her maintenance activities on his/her assigned aircraft. 
• Provides guidance and assistance to team members to ensure safe and effective working practices.
• Ensures the cleanliness of station facilities. 
• Ensures equipment and premises utilised by maintenance staff in a serviceable, clean and safe condition. 
• Behaves in a manner which reflects a professional approach when dealing with customers. 
• Accepts appropriate training that will enable a more effective contribution. 
• Wears equipment provided by the company for health and safety reasons, and to promote the company corporate image, as appropriate. 
• Performs inspections as required on GSE and completes the form Ground Support Equipment Checklist - AUH EY (QA269). 
• Performs daily inspection of company vehicle before use and completes the form Vehicle Maintenance Inspection (QA258). 
• Ensures that all work performed at Etihad and completed in accordance with its processes and procedures is done in a safe manner. 
• Familiar with, enforce and follow the procedures stipulated in the Safety & Quality Management Manual (SQMM) and become an active participant in the workplace safety program. 
• Encourages colleagues by being actively involved in the promotion of a positive reporting culture. 

Education & Experience 

• High School leaving Certificate / or Education to university/college degree 
• Valid aircraft maintenance license (UAE GCAA/ICAO Type II/EASA 66) with 2 Etihad aircraft types (including one of 787/350/380)(level 3) is preferable 
• Must have a minimum of 7 - 10 years’ experience in aircraft maintenance of which 3 years is in a Line Maintenance environment