Manager Aircraft Programmes

2 months ago

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Etihad Airways Full time

We are looking for a Manager Aircraft Programmes specialized in IFEC join our Technical team. In this role, you are responsible to manage the IFEC specification and development process for any new aircraft entering the Etihad fleet and ensure that the aircraft meets the Etihad Guest Experience, Guest Services and Operations requirements. To deliver Etihad aircraft cabin re-configurations to an agreed scope and schedule in order to ensure that Etihad maintains its market leading position with innovative IFEC, cabin interiors and effective layouts. To coordinate and manage all Etihad stakeholder requirements throughout the definition and development process for any new linefit and retrofit aircraft programme.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Manage the IFEC specification process with Aircraft Manufacturers and Etihad internal stakeholders like Flight Operations, Guest Experience, Guest Services and Cargo in order to establish an agreed aircraft specification that meets Etihad business requirements for a cost-effective operation and superior cabin interior Guest Experience.
  • Determine aircraft specification differences for IFEC, avionics, systems, and cabin interior for any new and used aircraft that enter the fleet in order to ensure that all internal departments are aware of any impacts to Logistics, Maintenance and Guest Service, and that aircraft can enter seamlessly the fleet.
  • Manage the entire IFEC definition and in additional if required by management, oversee the development process for e.g. Seats, Galleys, Lavatories, Stowage, Lighting, Cabin Systems, and external livery to ensure a world class Guest Experience, space and cost-effective cabin layouts and aircraft delivery to schedule.
  • Manage and coordinate the cabin installation process for new Etihad aircraft at Aircraft Manufacturers to ensure that Etihad supplier activities are performed to agreed schedules and quality standards and protect the aircraft delivery schedule.
  • Establish and agree the scope of work for the modification of Etihad aircraft cabin interior incl. IFE, Connectivity, and cabin systems to ensure that all Guest Experience, Guest Services and Technical requirements are captured, and that the aircraft modification delivers a cost-effective and superior Guest Experience.
  • Manage the development, certification, and execution of Cabin Re-Configuration programmes with third party Design Organizations, Aircraft Manufacturers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure that aircraft are being modified to the agreed specification and schedule, and that products meet Etihad quality requirements.
  • Lead aircraft programme review meetings with Aircraft Manufacturers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure that actions are being executed to the agreed schedule and meet Etihad contractual requirements.
  • Establish project schedules and programme status reporting for cabin interior developments to monitor actual progress against plan and initiate corrective actions to protect aircraft deliveries.
  • Support major aircraft cabin re-configuration programmes and special projects.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor's or master's Degree in the field of Aeronautical, Mechanical or Electrical/Electronics engineering or relevant is required.

Experience:

  • 10 years of total experience including 5 years job-related experience in the field of IFEC project management, Technical Commercial Aviation, Airline Engineering and/or Product Development is preferred.
  • Strong background and skills in project management; experience in a multi-cultural working environment.

Training & Knowledge:

  • Formal training in airframe and cabin equipment, project management and/or aircraft specific type courses is preferred.
  • Permanent education to secure up-to-date understanding of current and anticipation of future legislative needs as well as basics of financial airline management.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and social competence, team player; self-starter; strong communications skills, creative and innovative to always be one step ahead; decisive and firm, but fair in agreeing targets; analytical and modeling intelligence and strategic thinking; business intelligence and applications management; strong negotiation and presentation skills

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 recognised 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.

Etihad sees tackling the climate crisis as the most important issue of our time, and through strategic partnerships with major global aviation brands and OEMs, Etihad is relentless in its pursuit of industry decarbonisation.

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