Manager - Design Office
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- Manages and supports the Design Organisation resource in the investigation, development and implementation of Design Changes (Modifications) to be embodied across the flydubai fleet.
- Fosters a collaborative and supportive working environment within the Design Organisation to promote best practice, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement in the delivery of design change and certification support.
- Maintains the Design Organisation Handbook to ensure any associated regulatory, organisational procedural updates are accurately reflected.
- Ensures that all design activities are performed in accordance with the Design Organisation Approval and associated Design Organisation Handbook.
- Leads airworthiness and certification matters associated with the design activities of the Design Organisation whilst ensuring compliance with the applicable regulatory requirements.
- Assists in determining the classification of Design Changes (Modifications) and the most efficient path to certification approval.
- Provides a continuous review of all ‘Open’ certification programmes, monitoring compliance demonstration activity and resource alignment with the established needs and timelines to ensure project success and organisational efficiency.
- Supports investigations arising from any non-conformity identified by the Authority or Independent Monitoring System related to CAR V CAR-21 Subpart J activity i.e. Air Safety Reports, Engineering Safety Reports and Reporting of Safety Incidents.
- Coordinates the project management of third-party Design Changes (Modifications), and Supplemental Type Certificate implementations with Type Certificate holders, Original Equipment Manufacturers, and relevant Engineering and Maintenance stakeholder.
- Drives efficiencies by developing, implementing and executing a comprehensive engineering management strategy aligned with organisational goals and industry best practices.
- Develops and implements effective resource plans, training programmes and competency assessments to ensure assigned resources have the required capability to support design and certification activities.
- Collaborates with other engineering departments to align fleet technical actions, Design Changes (Modifications) plans and maintenance activities, supporting operational efficiency and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Bachelor’s Degree (3+ years)
- Engineering Degree OR ICAO Type 2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License
- Fluent in English
- Minimum 5 years relevant experience working within a GCAA CAR-21 Subpart J / EASA Part 21 Subpart J Design Organisation of which at least 3 years have been spent holding a Compliance Verification Engineer approval. Proficient demonstratable regulatory knowledge of GCAA CAR-21 Subpart J / EASA Part 21 Subpart J. Working knowledge of initial airworthiness and environmental protection.
- IT systems including Microsoft Suite and knowledge of Maintenance Repair Organisation systems such as AMOS would be desirable.
- Years with qualifications: 7 - 9 years
- Customer Focus
- Team work
- Effective Communication
- Personal Accountability & Commitment to achieve
- Resilience and Flexibility (Can do attitude)
• Inspiring & Developing Others
- Decision Making
- Strategic Thinking
- Business Acumen
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Government-owned Dubai low-cost airline serving passengers with affordable scheduled flights, cargo services, and holiday packages.
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