Manager - Structures
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- Manages and supports the Technical Services Structures team resource in the investigation of structural damage, establishing temporary ‘fly-on limitations’ and liaising with the Type Certificate holders and Maintenance Repair Organisations to define the necessary permanent repairs.
- Fosters a collaborative and supportive working environment that supports a continuous drive for, technical consistency, and improvement in line with organisational goals and industry best practices.
- Collaborates with other engineering functions to align fleet technical actions, structural damage, repair plans and maintenance activities, ensuring operational efficiency while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations.
- Provides a continuous review of all ‘Open’ structural certification programmes, monitoring compliance demonstration activity and resource alignment with the established needs and timelines to ensure project success and organisational efficiency.
- Manages continuing airworthiness information, history (databases) related to structural damage for each aircraft of the flydubai fleet.
- Evaluates Service Bulletins (SBs), Service Information Letters (SILs) and other aircraft Type Certificate holders, regulatory and manufacturer publications in readiness for presentation at Document Review meetings.
- Represents the Technical Services Structures team in industry and airworthiness authority meetings and provides required information to the internal senior management team.
- Leads airworthiness and certification activities related to structural design under CAR V CAR-21 Subpart J,ensuring compliance with the applicable regulatory requirements.
- Supports investigations into any non-conformities, authority findings, independent monitoring findings, Air Safety Reports, Engineering Safety Reports, and safety incident reports related to CAR V CAR-M and CAR V CAR-21 Subpart J structures activities.
- Assists in the development and implementation of processes and procedures related to the Design Services (Structures) functions.
- Develops and implements effective resource plans (including 24 / 7 coverage), training programmes and competency assessments to ensure the assigned team has the required capability and coverage to support operational requirements.
- Coordinates with relevant business areas to align structural repair, certification, and design support activities, ensuring effective optimal operational support and compliance with regulations.
- Bachelor’s Degree (3+ years)
- Engineering Degree OR ICAO Type 2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License
- Fluent in English
- Minimum 5 years relevant experience working within a GCAA CAR-M Continued Airworthiness Management Organisation and / or CAR-21 Subpart J Design Organisation (or equivalent) of which at least 3 years have been spent holding a (Structures) Compliance Verification Engineer approval related to aircraft structural repairs and their subsequent embodiment. Proficient demonstratable regulatory knowledge of GCAA CAR-21 Subpart J / EASA Part 21 Subpart J. Working knowledge of initial airworthiness and environmental protection.
- IT systems including Microsoft Suite and knowledge of Maintenance Repair Organisation systems such as AMOS would be desirable.
- Years with qualifications: 7 - 9 years
- Customer Focus
- Team work
- Effective Communication
- Personal Accountability & Commitment to achieve
- Resilience and Flexibility (Can do attitude)
• Inspiring & Developing Others
- Decision Making
- Strategic Thinking
- Business Acumen
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Government-owned Dubai low-cost airline serving passengers with affordable scheduled flights, cargo services, and holiday packages.
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