Job Description

Synopsis

Lead the delivery of long term technical projects/programs to ensure objectives are met according to plan, schedule, and budget to meet business objectives

Accountabilities

• Coordinate full lifecycle of aircraft transfer, including induction planning to technical acceptance, regulatory certification and redelivery execution
• Ensure alignment with contractual terms and airworthiness standards
• Participate in the discussions with internal stakeholders on Letter of Intent (LOI) and Lease Agreement (LA) signatures
• Communicate contractual conditions with all stakeholders within Technical department, and collect their feedback to support final contractual drafts
• Track major milestones and provide regular status reporting of ongoing projects and milestones
• Manage aircraft transfer activities, working with relevant departments to ensure a smooth induction/exit of used aircraft.
• Liaise with lessor/lessor representatives during aircraft induction/exit phases as Etihad's main Point of Contact (PoC)
• Coordinate physical visits to the aircraft and organize inspection teams prior to aircraft acceptance
• Support smooth EIS by coordinating with lessors all organizational requirements and departmental requests
• Manage aircraft phase out activities including coordination of maintenance slots and defining workscope
• Determine redelivery conditions to be fulfilled in the best interest of the airline and coordinate with internal stakeholders for the same
• Prepare reports providing updates on key milestones and issues to senior stakeholders to ensure critical areas are addressed in a timely and acceptable manner
• Ensure major risks and issues are highlighted and managed on a timely and efficient manner
• Contribute to developing / improving policies, standards, core processes principles, to ensure continuous development of Project Management methodologies

Education & Experience



• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education (i.e. vocational certificate)
• Project management qualification (e.g. PMP, APM, or PMI membership) or proven knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile Project Management) is preferred
• Minimum of 10 years technical experience in commercial aviation of which 3 years are in managing aircraft transitions
• Knowledge of Aviation Regulations and Safety Management Systems
• Proficient in effective communication, with fluency in English language