Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies: Senior Manager-Airframe Service- Heavy Maintenance   

Job Purpose

Ensuring that the production objectives of the Aircraft Maintenance production unit are achieved by the strategic administration, monitoring and control of all staff within the unit thus producing serviceable aircraft to the highest levels of quality, reliability and airworthiness standards to meet customer requirements in the most cost effective manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that the planned Heavy Maintenance programmes are accomplished within time constraints with sufficient flexibility to meet operational demands
• Develop Aircraft Maintenance department strategies to ensure that medium and long term business objectives are met
• The development and subsequent monitoring and control of a highly motivated and flexible work force shaped to meet department objectives of minimum manpower and maximum output at reduced cost levels
• The preparation of manpower and departmental budgets together with effective management to meet targets
• Identify and advise performance targets for the units and the follow up action to correct shortfalls
• Advise VP on the economic and technical viability of Aircraft Maintenance for any new potential customer requirements
• Advise VP of all significant airworthiness and reliability issues as may affect the company’s efficiency or economic performance
• Ensure that technical standards for continued safety of all maintenance carried out are monitored at all times
• Direct the management of the Aircraft Maintenance teams in the deployment, control and use of staff and resources, so that airworthiness, reliability and maintenance standards are continually maintained at levels acceptable to both the Quality department and legislative authorities
• Work with HR to continually promote opportunities and guidance for further development of UAE Nationals within ADAT
• Set goal and objectives in line with ADAT’s Performance Management System for team members
• Ensure that all team members are utilised in the best interest of the company which may include redeployment of staff to another section within Airframe Services

Qualifications

Professional Aircraft Engineering degree or equivalent together with management qualifications and ICAO Type II license

Knowledge, skills and Experience

• A minimum of 12-15 years broad based experience in Aircraft Maintenance
• Detailed knowledge of all aspects of airworthiness legislation and requirements to the satisfaction and acceptance of the regulatory authorities with a sound knowledge and background of Aircraft Maintenance
• Possession of managerial skills based on previous experience especially related to manpower management
• The ability to communicate with all staff together with proven leadership styles is essential
• Minimum of 5 years in a managerial position pertaining to Aircraft Maintenance
• Proven ability to produce budget and cost savingsThe person must be clearly focused to think strategically to develop policies and plans to direct energies in driving through to full implementation.