Working Party Manager LAE B1 B2 C
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About the Role
Airbus seeks a Licensed Aircraft Engineer (EASA Part-66) to manage working parties on customer sites, leading cross-functional teams for technical modifications and repairs. The role requires 15+ years of aeronautical experience, Airbus type ratings, and strong leadership skills.
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Responsibilities
- Manage working parties on site including site preparation and facility compliance
- Conduct continuous safety risk assessments before, during, and after maintenance activities
- Allocate tasks to staff based on competencies and coordinate daily progress with customer
- Ensure completion of work within agreed downtime and budget
- Perform incoming inspections of parts, tools, and aircraft
- Establish Working Party file and issue Certificate of Release to Service (CRS) per EASA/FAR Part 145
- Manage major repairs minimizing global lead time from assessment to CRS
- Participate in working party preparation (work scope, planning, resourcing, documentation, logistics)
- Negotiate with resource managers, manufacturing, and third parties for competent staff
- Uphold Ethics & Compliance in all circumstances
Requirements
- EASA Part 66 Certifying/Support Staff C and B1/B2
- 15+ years of experience in the aeronautical industry (MRO Part 145 preferred)
- Airbus family type ratings with documented certification privileges within preceding two years
- General technical education (Technical Bachelor, BTS, or equivalent)
- Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking)
- Proven experience in managing, preparing, and planning working parties
Full Job Posting
Job Description
- To support the continuous growth of our Working Party activities and the global Airbus fleet, we are opening a position for a Working Party Manager (WPM) based in Dubai.
Main Responsibilities
- Manage the working party on site, including site preparation, installation and verifying that facilities comply with internal processes.
- Conduct continuous safety risk assessments (dynamic assessments before, during, and after maintenance activities).
- Allocate tasks to staff based on required competencies and coordinate daily progress with the customer.
- Ensure completion of work within the agreed downtime and budget.
- Perform incoming inspections of parts, tools, and the aircraft.
- Monitor and ensure the availability of additional parts, components, tools, and consumables.
- Provide working party standby support when available.
- Ensure the airworthiness of the aircraft for all work performed.
- Establish the Working Party file and issue the Certificate of Release to Service (CRS) in accordance with EASA/FAR Part 145 rules and Airbus procedures.
- Manage major repairs upon request, minimizing global lead time from assessment to CRS.
- Participate in airworthiness authority audits.
- Participate in working party preparation (work scope, planning, resourcing, documentation, and logistics).
Candidate Profile
- EASA Part 66 Certifying/Support Staff C and B1/B2 (Metallic Structure background is a strong advantage).
- Airbus family type ratings and documented evidence of exercising certification privileges within the preceding two years.
- General technical education (Technical Bachelor, BTS, or equivalent).
- Basic aeronautical training.
- 15+ years of experience in the aeronautical industry (MRO Part 145 experience is highly preferred).
- Maintenance experience as Cat C and B1/B2.
- Type Training or equivalent experience on the Airbus Family (A380/A350 experience is a strong plus).
- Proven experience in managing, preparing, and planning working parties.
- Proficiency with extensive and highly integrated Electronic Data Processing systems.
- Fluent in English (reading, writing, and speaking is mandatory).
Scope and Dimensions
- Team Leadership: Lead and manage diverse teams of up to 30 personnel.
- Project Scale: Oversee Working Parties with values up to approximately €4 Million and involving up to 3,000 labour hours.
Key Challenges & Opportunities
- Lead multicultural and multidisciplinary teams (Engineering, Spares, Manufacturing) on remote sites.
- Maintain strict adherence to EASA Part 145 or any other NAA airworthiness regulations.
- Keep project expenses within estimated and agreed upon budgets while completing work to the contractual schedule.
- Adapt to short and long term travel requirements with a high degree of flexibility.
- Navigate specific or last minute customer requests, successfully negotiating additional or deferred items.
- Undergo necessary training and qualifications to stay current with new aircraft types and updated Airworthiness Authority regulations.
Key Deliverables
- Deliver working parties on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of safety and quality.
- Guarantee absolute compliance with EASA Part 145 regulations.
- Drive continuous improvement in procedures, forms, quality, lead times, and tooling to maximize customer satisfaction.
Company
- Airbus Africa and Middle East FZE
Employment Type
- Permanent
Experience Level
- Professional
Job Family
- Customer Eng.&Technical Support&Services
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