Job Description

Synopsis
The Scheduling and Defect Control Officer (SDCO) is primarily responsible to ensure that all planned aircraft maintenance activities in the fleet are planned as per the maintenance forecast. The SDCO will action aircraft changes based on network requirements due to unforeseen operational or technical events. They will coordinate and re-plan all maintenance activities as a result of delays, swaps and cancellations in AUH and in outstations. The SDCO will be responsible for planning all short-term maintenance within a 48-hour interval but not limited to Daily checks and associated tasks.
Accountabilities

• Forecast and coordinate the scheduling of both short term and intermediate maintenance requirements on company aircraft.
• Prioritize the scheduling of non-routine defects with operational limitations or performance penalties.
• Develop and maintain Visit Packages and Hangar Work Orders for all scheduled maintenance tasks utilizing the company's Aircraft maintenance system AMOS.
• Monitor aircraft status and hub operations routing/rerouting company aircraft to facilitate any operational irregularities while maintaining the integrity of the maintenance plan and established company performance objectives.
• Provide constant oversight to company assigned flights advising all relevant departments of any irregularities/conflicts affecting the maintenance plan.
• Provide constant oversight to the short-term maintenance plan advising the MCC Duty Manager, Maintenance Planning, and Production Planning of any irregularities affecting the maintenance schedule.
• Maintain a daily log of all maintenance and operational information including aircraft substitutions, swaps and cancellations.

Education & Experience

• Experience: Strong AMOS background preferred with strong communication skills, minimum 2 years of airline/ MRO experience preferred.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends, work under stress and be able to communicate perfectly in English.
• Education: Degree diploma is preferred with background in data entry and data analysis or related aircraft engineering studies.

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!
To learn more, visit
Recruitment Fraud Alert
Beware of fraudulent job offers from individuals or organizations claiming to represent the Etihad group. We will never ask for personal information, bank details, or payment during the recruitment process. Interviews are conducted face-to-face or via video/telephone before any formal offer. If you are asked for money, please treat it as fraudulent.

Skills Required