Vice President - Engineering Planning & IT Systems

Job Purpose

In This Role, You Will

• Define and lead long, medium and short‑term engineering and maintenance planning strategies to ensure optimal fleet availability, regulatory compliance, and alignment with the Commercial Operating Plan.
• Oversee maintenance planning, work packaging, scheduling, production support, and technical records to ensure safe, efficient and economical execution across aircraft, engines, and components in line with airworthiness requirements.
• Own planned maintenance cost performance and manpower planning for Engineering Planning and IT Systems; partner with P&L on MRO sourcing, contract negotiation, and capacity optimisation, including third‑party opportunities.
• Chair the Engineering Reliability Committee to monitor fleet technical performance, proactively address emerging risks, and drive sustained improvement in dispatch reliability and asset health.
• Lead asset lifecycle planning, including modification programmes and end‑of‑lease transitions, ensuring contractual compliance, minimal financial exposure and optimal commercial outcomes.
• Define and deliver the Engineering IT Systems strategy to enhance productivity, data integrity and decision‑making; ensure effective system support and continuous improvement in partnership with internal technology providers.
• Provide leadership to a large, diverse workforce; shape fit‑for‑purpose organisational structures, strengthen succession and talent pipelines, and actively develop future capabilities, with a strong focus on Emiratization development.

Qualification

• To be considered for the role, you must meet the following requirements:
• Hold a Degree or equivalent in Engineering and/or Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's Licence.
• Post Graduate Degree in Engineering Management or related field is preferred.
• Have a minimum 12+ years experience in Aircraft Engineering, Maintenance and Planning related activities.
• Have strong business acumen, leadership experience and strategic business initiatives.
• Possess good knowledge of Maintenance Costs, Production Support and Maintenance/ Repair Agreements.
• Have good analytical thinking with problem-solving ability.

Salary & Benefits