Continuous Airworthiness Manager
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Location: Dublin
Job type: Permanent
Aircraft type: 146 / RJ, CRJ-900, Sukhoi
Contact: Recruiting
Sector: Maintenance
Job Role: Chemical Engineer Jobs, Senior Manager Jobs
This is a key role within the airline with the responsibility for the management and supervision of continuing airworthiness within CityJet. The Continuous Airworthiness Manager will be the Nominated Person (NP) Continuing Airworthiness for CityJet’s multi fleet operation IAW EASA regulation 1321/2014 M.A.706 and 965/2012 ORO.AOC.135. The successful candidate will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer & Accountable Manager and will play an essential role in the management of the Technical Department.
Qualifications / Skills / Competencies
- At least 10 years relevant work experience of which at least 5 years should be in a continuing airworthiness management role.
- A relevant engineering degree or an aircraft maintenance engineer qualification with additional relevant education acceptable to the IAA.
- Thorough knowledge of
- Continuing airworthiness management procedures.
- relevant parts of airlines operational requirements and procedures;
- Knowledge of one of the CityJet’s aircraft types gained through a formalised training course would be an advantage.
- Practical experience and expertise in the application of aviation safety standards and safe operating practices.
- Knowledge of quality systems.
- Previous management experience in a similar role.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Excellent business acumen and numerical ability with an understanding of commercial sensitivities in an airline context.
- Liaison experience with the IAA and/or other aviation industry agents.
- Working knowledge of applicable manuals, inspection procedures, methods, equipment and accepted industry standards.
- Leadership skills with the ability to lead, direct, develop and manage a team.
- Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Must demonstrate ability to multi-task and manage priorities in a high-pressure and dynamic environment.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable in management style.
Duties / Responsibilities
- Ensure Compliance with the requirements of EASA Part M.
- Liaise with the Irish Aviation Authority with respect to Continuous Airworthiness.
- Responsible for the development, management and evaluation of CityJet’s Approved Maintenance Programmes.
- Ensure all maintenance is planned and completed within the intervals defined in the Approved Maintenance Programmes.
- Responsible for the evaluation and control of mandatory airworthiness information. (e.g. AD’s, ALI’s, LLP’s).
- Responsible for the safe retention and control of all aircraft maintenance & component records in compliance with EASA Part M requirements.
- Management and development of the Reliability & Engine Trend Monitoring Programme.
- Evaluation and control of airworthiness information, (Repairs, SB’s, SIL’s, Modifications, Safety Bulletins).
- Reporting of all significant technical findings and data ambiguities to the relevant manufacturer.
- Liaise with aircraft, engine, component manufacturers on technical issues and incident investigation.
- In conjunction with the Flight Operations department production and development of the company Minimum Equipment List.
- Production and development of the company De-icing, CAT II/III, RVSM, Weighing, Painting, Check Flight and other specific engineering procedures and forms.
- In conjunction with the General Manager Maintenance (GMM), the management of defect control across the CityJet fleet ensuring all defects are rectified by an appropriately approved maintenance organisation.
- With the assistance of the GMM and the Quality Department, ensure that maintenance contracts are established with suitably approved organisations and are in compliance with the requirement of M.A.708(c).
- Management and development of Engine shop-visits and work scopes.
- Management of the Airworthiness Review process.
- Ensure that the aircraft mass & balance statements are maintained.
- Management of the Technical Library and distribution of technical data.
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