Job Description

To monitor compliance with, and the adequacy of procedures required to ensure compliance and safe maintenance/ training practices are conducted as required by GCAA and other applicable standards and regulations. Monitor activities such as audits, investigations, and surveillance and subsequent follow up of the corrective actions in accordance with the Audit Program.

Manages all documentation related requests assessing the lead time, stakeholders, priority levels and manpower requirements for the efficient establishment of the process/procedure.

• Undertaking audit tasks, surveillance of Etihad Engineering departments as well as external contracted service providers, assessing compliance with the applicable UAE GCAA regulations, Etihad Engineering procedures and other applicable requirements.

• Verifying the effectiveness of processes, procedures, and control of the operations (as applicable based on the audit scope).

• Reviewing the implementation of the quality management system during audits.

• Conducting risk assessments during audits or whenever deemed necessary, liaising with the Quality Manager and relevant business partner.

• Accountable for documentation, Forms and Certificates, ensuring these are approved and up to date.

• Executing quality auditing and surveillance of training/ maintenance functions.

• Preparing and tracking quality assurance reports.

• Developing and maintaining quality assurance and training/ maintenance procedures.

• Providing guidance/training on quality assurance and safety procedures.

• Reviewing and approving training materials and training checklists.

• Conducting QABs to assess maintenance personnel competency.

• Implementing changes to maintain quality standards.

• Tertiary qualifications in Aeronautical, Mechanical, or Electrical/Electronic Engineering with a minimum of 3years of job-related experience including two years direct or experience of working with a quality assurance department with audit functions, or
• Diploma/Aircraft License with at least 5 years of experience in aviation maintenance including two years direct or experience of working with a quality assurance department with audit functions
• Knowledge and understanding of Quality Management System principles and its framework
• Knowledge and understanding of GCAA/ EASA CAR/CAR 66/145/147 regulations.
• Knowledge and practical application of aviation regulations; and experience at interpreting and translating data into recommendations
• Have demonstrated good knowledge of the fields/scopes to be audited