First-of-its-kind training facility in Dubai, the Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA) is located in Dubai South, Dubai World Central (DWC). With its unique facilities and resources, Emirates Flight Training Academy offers the opportunity to learn to fly in the most advanced flight training academy in the world.

Our fully-operational flight operations centre is dedicated to Emirates Flight Training Academy cadets only, making flight training part of everyday life at the Academy. This means you will have the opportunity to gain a complete operational experience in one holistic environment.

As Maintenance Programmes & Configuration Engineer II in Emirates Flight Training Academy, you will be responsible for the development, delivery and optimisation of the Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP) to ensure compliance to all regulatory standards and develop a configuration management programme for aircraft, engine & components. This will include the modification set up process, component control and inventory data management for all incoming engines and components which must be fully compliant with all airworthiness regulations and EK policies.

In this role, you will:

• Manage and continuously develop the modification initial set up process for Emirates Flight Training Academy Aircraft-Type, Engines and Components ensuring timely and effective implementation in IT system of all Airworthiness Directive (ADs) and Service Bulletins (SBs) applicable to the Emirates Flight Training Academy fleet.

• Responsible for the ongoing development, maintenance and continuous improvement of the Aircraft and Supplemental Maintenance Program (AMP and SMP) to ensure that maintenance is optimised to enable the programme to be executed efficiently.
• Actively manage the relationships with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEMs), Emirates Flight Training Academy aircraft-type and engine manufacturers to ensure that all Emirates’ related issues are communicated and where appropriate, incorporated within the revision cycle of the Maintenance Planning Data (MPD) document and Maintenance Review Board Report (MRBR). Responsible for defining and managing internal service level agreements (SLAs) with other supporting departments.
• Ensure that all tasks including Adhoc Work Card, Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP), Supplementary Maintenance Program (SMP) and Engineering order (EOs) which are related to the continuous maintainability of the aircraft, engines and its components are assessed and validated to meet the compliance requirements of the OEM and/or regulatory authorities.
• Support the configuration management policy to ensure that the accurate tracking and tracing of components and maintenance requirements of the fleet is compliant to that policy.
• Investigate and resolve issues escalated by internal and external customers regarding maintenance programs and compliance and modification management for aircraft, engine and component maintenance. Develop corrective actions for the Maintenance Programmes and Configuration team and propose improvement recommendations for internal and external customers.
• Monitor and control the departments Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to ensure that the departments’ performances is at a high level and continuous improvement programs are in place to improve performance, efficiency and support the delivery of the department strategy.

• 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.

To be considered for this role, you must meet the below requirements:

• You have a minimum of 5+ years of experience in a similar or relevant role.
• Experience in Engineering Maintenance Planning and Programmes/Aircraft Maintenance, including substantial experience in maintenance planning and/or technical services with supervisory/managerial experience.
• Good knowledge of the aircraft maintenance industry and related computer systems.
• High level of presentation, communication, and negotiation skills.

Join us and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary. On top of our generous travel benefits, including discounted flights and hotel stays around the world, this role also has an excellent leave and healthcare package. That’s on top of transport benefits, life insurance and more. Find out what it’s like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website www.emirates.com/careers