Lead Propulsion Engineer

Job Description
Synopsis

The Lead Propulsion Engineer reports to the Manager, Engine Management is responsible for providing engineering support to the operation and maintenance of the Etihad engine fleet and ensuring compliance with all mandatory requirements from the OEM, Airworthiness Authorities and Etihad Aircraft Maintenance Program to meet the GCAA CAR M and CAR- Ops 1 requirements.

Accountabilities

• Ensure cost effective engineering technical support to the operation and maintenance of the Etihad engine fleet (TRENT XWB-97, V2500, LEAP-1A, GE90, GEnx and GP7200 as applicable).
• Provide program management of outsourced maintenance and engineering activities. Liaise with Engine, APU and component OEMs and other service providers.
• Coordinate the investigation of in service events, evaluate reliability data perform root cause analysis and develop corrective action plans and implement corrective action programs with the aim of improving engine/ APU and related component reliability.
• Assess engine/ APU and component Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives to ensure that all mandatory modifications are properly assessed, decided and all related Engineering Orders and or ADRs are issued.
• Manage engine/APU and component modification standards, specifications and implementation. Review and approve engine work-scopes with maintenance providers.
• Manage engine shop visits, lease returns, engine removal plans and spare availability.
• Provide troubleshooting assistance to Maintenance Control Centre (MCC) when required.
• Review of Engine Health Monitoring Reports and alerts to determine and issue instructions to carry out necessary corrective action.
• Assist other departments including Maintenance, Fleet Planning, Warranty, Contracts and Quality with Propulsion related issues.
• Produce business cases and reports for capital expenditure and modification programs.
• Manage and participate in special projects as required by management and assist with continuous improvement of technical procedures.

Education & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications that meet the eligibility requirements for membership as a charted engineer (e.g. Bachelor degree in the field of Aeronautical, Mechanical Engineering) Or ICAO Type II AME Licence holder with Approvals.
• Minimum 5 years in service technical support of aircraft engines (at least two of Etihad types).

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. All this ties into Etihad's ambitious Journey 2030 strategy. The airline plans to double its fleet size and triple the number of customers over the next six years as it sets out to be the airline everyone wants to fly

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Role Level: Mid-Level Work Type: Full-Time Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi Company Website: Job Function: Information Technology (IT) Company Industry/

Sector: Airlines and Aviation

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