Job Description

Synopsis

The Quality Engineer - Technical reports to Technical Quality Manager (TQM) or Manager Quality Assurance and Compliance (MQAC) and ensures compliance to regulatory and company requirements.

Accountabilities

• Prepare and undertake quality auditing and surveillance of internal, external and contracted maintenance functions to uphold regulatory and internal standards and prepare quality assurance reports resulting from audits, surveillance & investigations.
• Review and approve quality assurance and maintenance procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
• Review and approve training material submitted by the training department for in-house use or recommend/submit to GCAA for approval.
• Responsible review and recommend minor maintenance checklists, forms, etc. to TQM and to review the projects on major modifications related to STCs and certification requirements from a QA perspective and obtain GCAA approval.
• Conduct QA technical assessment boards to ensure competency of maintenance personnel and recommend the grant of company authorisations to certifying staff.
• Responsible for detailed review of the following and provide recommendations to TQM, to ensure timely corrective actions are taken to prevent loss of Certificate of Airworthiness: Aircraft Maintenance Program, MEL& MEL Repair Interval
• Familiar with, enforces and follows the procedures stipulated in the Safety & Quality Management Manual System (SQMM) and becomes an active participant in the workplace safety program. Encourages colleagues and is actively involved in the promotion of a positive reporting culture, by reporting any unsafe acts, unsafe conditions or safety risks.

Education & Experience

• Relevant Engineering Degree, Electrical, Mechanical, aerospace and/or Maintenance Engineer License with Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance & Engineering
• A minimum of 10 years' experience in the maintenance of large commercial transport aircraft with at least 3 years' experience in Quality Assurance Technical.
• Formal knowledge in aircraft maintenance and engineering with emphasis to CAR 66/CAR 145/CAR 147/ CAR M Regulations.
• Formal auditor Training

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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