Manager – Field Services

About This Role

We are looking for an experienced Manager – Field Services to join our Engineering Department. The role will be responsible for managing design, tooling & equipment, and repair engineering activities, while supporting the development and sustainment of Design Organization Approval (DOA) capability.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in military aviation engineering, aircraft maintenance/repair environments, and certification activities, with specific exposure to EASA/FAA Part 21 or equivalent , DOA, PMA, design, repair, modification, testing, and validation requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage engineering activities across design, tooling & equipment, and repair engineering functions.

• Ensure compliance with applicable airworthiness standards, including EASA/FAA Part 21 or equivalent .

• Oversee design execution, technical data production, testing, verification, validation, and certification activities.

• Manage repair engineering activities, ensuring repairs meet design, safety, and certification requirements.

• Lead R&D, reverse engineering, and obsolescence management initiatives.

• Support the development of internal DOA, Part 21, PMA, or equivalent certification capability .

• Manage design, development, testing, and certification of tools, equipment, special processes, and engineering methods.

• Lead technical liaison with OEMs, suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.

• Ensure materials, processes, specifications, and deliverables comply with aviation standards and company procedures.

• Develop departmental plans, budgets, KPIs, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Lead, coach, and develop the engineering team while supporting UAE National development and knowledge transfer.

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, audit, risk, and environmental management requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Avionics, or a related Engineering discipline.

• Aviation or military school background, MS, or MBA is an advantage.

• Minimum 10+ years of related aviation engineering experience, including at least 5 years in military aviation services, MRO, aircraft maintenance/repair, overhaul programs, engineering changes, modifications, design, testing, or certification.

• Strong experience within a Design Organization / DOA environment, with knowledge of Part 21, PMA, or equivalent approvals.

• Strong knowledge of military aviation operations, aircraft systems, engineering support, airworthiness, certification, and quality standards.

• Experience with QMS, AS9110, IPT environments, and engineering analysis is an advantage.

• Strong communication, leadership, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.