Lead Propulsion Engineer | Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE by Etihad Airways | Apply Now

JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE

Employment: Full Time

Synopsis

Responsible primarily for compliance with all GCAA CAR-M and CAP-Ops 1 requirements in connection with Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) installed on Etihad's aircraft for maintaining continued airworthiness.

Accountabilities

- Ensure cost-effective engineering technical support to the operation and maintenance of Etihad's APU fleet.
- Provide program management of outsourced maintenance and engineering activities.
- Liaise with APU and component OEMs and maintenance providers.
- Manage APU and component modification standards, specifications, and implementation.
- Assess APU and component Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins for issuing associated assessment reports and engineering orders.
- Manage APU removal program and shop visits, including the review and approval of work scopes and deviations.
- Manage APU fleet campaigns.
- Provide troubleshooting assistance to the Maintenance Control Center (MCC), when required.
- Review APU Health Monitoring reports and notifications from OEMs and issue required maintenance instructions to address any anomalies.
- Support the investigation of in-service events, delays, and technical problems and implement corrective action programs to improve APU and related component reliability.
- Provide technical support to other departments including Maintenance, Technical Contracts, Warranty, and Planning in regard to APU issues.
- Issue and revise in-house publications (Technical Notices - TNs & Technical Publication Amendments - TPAs).
- Promote a positive reporting culture, by reporting any unsafe acts, unsafe conditions or safety risks.
- Exceptional time management and project management skills.

Requirements:

Education & Experience

- Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering or ICAO Type 11 AMEL with Type.
- Minimum 5 years experience in managing any Engine or APU programs, preferably on APU models such as Pratt & Whitney APS5000A and PW980A or Honeywell, 131-9A, GTCP331-500B and HGT1700A.

About Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world's leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad's codeshare partners, Etihad's network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. Etihad is recognized as one of the world's leading airlines in response to COVID-19 and was the first airline in the world to fully vaccinate its crew on board.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Etihad Airways is the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates. The airline was set up by a Royal Decree in July 2003, with Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, as its hub. Etihad started commercial operations in November 2003.

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