The Planning Engineer will effectively supervise and develop the functions within Operational Planning, Asset LifeCycle Management, Scheduling and Reliability & Data Integrity & Standards Group (DISG) sections for all aircraft types, engines and components. Carry out the preparation, planning, technical reviews, analysis, verification, regulatory and performance reporting of key airworthiness tasks, reliability information, thereby ensuring that the Emirates fleet is maintained to the required standards of quality and airworthiness as defined by the regulatory authority and Engineering Procedures Manual.
In this role you will:
Be part of change programmes by engaging in projects and project teams designed to create and implement positive change and proactive change culture.
Administer the day-to-day work program of the unit, evaluate the quality of the work, continually review systems and procedures to ensure efficient running of allocated activities, consistent workload distribution and implementation of necessary improvements
Ensure that the section is represented in meetings and escalate any issues that will affect and delay the implementation of the modifications of any relevant programme.
Supervise and organize team resources to ensure staff is properly trained, guided, motivated and developed to perform its day to day duties in order to meet continued fleet growth requirements, system enhancements, improved working efficiency and increased productivity and performance standards. Also supervise the improvements with process and procedures when implementing the use of new technologies across the Department.
Manage specific areas of the LifeCycle and engage in detailed investigation to ensure all documentation is reviewed and correct, as per Departmental Standards Manual, for onward processing towards End-Of-Lease activity. This includes, but is not limited to Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, Modifications, Aircraft Damage/Repair histories, Aircraft Component history, Component Life Limited Part (LLP), Back-to-birth documentation production, Maintenance histories, Certification and Statements review.
Supervise in the effective control and response of all discrepancies coming from various stakeholders on effective use of LLPs coming into EK.
Support investigations related to Compliance related issues seen within the Department.
Supervise the improvements with process and procedures when implementing the use of new technologies across the Department.
Be part of the Project Team responsible for Outsourced Maintenance activities where duties will include the following ? In-Check package amendment management, clarification of all workcard related queries and requests from the MRO, perform Quality checks of completed documentation, general management and liaison with the MRO for managing the ongoing EK material requisition process in Ultramain. To include scanning and uploading of completed documentation to Stream, updating of component transactions in Ultramain. To ensure package closure in Ultramain once a Certificate Of Release To Service has been issued by the MRO. Updating of non-routine data into Ultramain and liaison with the MRO in arranging retrieval and shipping of hard copy check package, post check completion.
To be considered for the role, you must meet the below requirements:
Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent)
Bachelor's Degree Engineering in Aeronautical subjects Mechanical/ Avionics/ Electronic/ Technical Engineering or holder of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's Licence.
5+ Years of experience in Engineering.
5+ years experience required in Maintenance Planning, Aircraft scheduling, Reliability, Asset Management or as a Modifications Engineer ideally on Emirates fleet types. At least 2 years in an MRO or Airline environment, and managing people and performance
Detailed understanding of aircraft/power plant systems and components.
Detailed knowledge of aircraft regulatory requirements and maintenance documentation.
Fully conversant with MSG 3 logic and MRB deviation. - Sound knowledge configuration control and management.
Sound knowledge of computer applications (e.g. MS Office). Knowledge of ULTRAMIAN is an advantage.
Detailed knowledge of Asset Management function in relation to aircraft End-Of-Lease activity with Lessors. Knowledge of MROs an advantage. Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotels stays around the world. You can find out more information about our employee benefits in the Working Here section of our website www.emirates.com/careers. Further information on whats it like to live and work in our cosmopolitan home city, can be found in the Dubai Lifestyle section.