Summary
Jazeera Airways is seeking an Avionics Technical Services Engineer in Kuwait to support the safety, airworthiness, reliability, and operation of its aircraft fleet. The role evaluates manufacturer proposals and technical publications, assesses airworthiness directives and service bulletins, and recommends modifications and corrective actions. It also analyzes in-service issues and reliability, supports troubleshooting and component acceptance, and coordinates with maintenance providers and manufacturers. Applicants need an engineering degree or equivalent aircraft engineering license, five years of related aviation experience, and strong English communication skills.
The posting
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Responsible for providing technical support services for avionics systems – that includes electrical generation, distribution, lighting, information systems (e.g. Electronic Flight Bag), IFE, communication, navigation and instruments, including and auto flight control systems and their software controls. Shall provide engineering analysis, recommendations, and means of implementation such as Technical Publications that economically ensures safety, airworthiness, and reliability of Jazeera Airways fleet.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluates and issues recommendations on Aircraft Manufacturer and Vendor proposals for Aircraft Avionics System, Avionics Systems, Datalink and IFE, including equipment reliability improvements and modifications wherein implementation is technically and economically advantageous.
- Evaluates AD, Service Bulletins (SB), and other technical publications from the OEM or Aviation Authority associated to Avionics Systems, Avionics Systems, Datalink and IFE Equipment, and determine applicability on the company’s aircraft fleet. Issues appropriate In-House publications (e.g. Engineering Orders, Service Information Letters) to cover the applicable airworthiness directives, service bulletins, and technical publications.
- Analyses in-service issues and provide recommendations and/or processes to improve fleet operations, dispatch reliability, aircraft component performance and appearance.
- Provides troubleshooting recommendations to Maintenance Provider for rectification of aircraft defects beyond the parameters of Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMM). Coordinates with the Aircraft/Component Manufacturer as required by operations, in order to maintain every aircraft in service.
- Periodically reviews aircraft fleet and component reliability in coordination with the Reliability Section. Facilitates investigations, provides analysis, and implements solutions on reliability issues affecting fleet operations including recommendation of spare level to ensure continuous and undisrupted operation.
- Establishes processes and provisions to ensure that aircraft appliance , component software for navigation, communications, any aircraft system are up to date as required by the aviation authority, operational requirement, reliability improvement or as recommended by the manufacturer.
- Monitors and controls the revision of Electrical Load Analysis and compliance of mandatory requirement related in Avionics.
- Provides technical assistance for the acceptance of repaired / overhauled components and warranty claim.
- Maintains high level of coordination with other departments to ensure rapid identification response and resolution of problems affecting on – schedule performance and reliability of the company air transport fleet.
- To proactively observe any potential hazards / risks within Engineering Department activities and report to immediate superior or Safety Officer accordingly.
- Complies with all applicable regulations and standards of Jazeera Airways, actively involve with Safety Management Systems by reporting all accidents, incidents, and any hazard in the work place; and being safety conscious by exerting duty of care in the performance of duties.
- Performs other duties as required by Senior Manager technical Services.
Requirements
Educational Qualifications:
- Engineering Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent Aircraft Engineering Licenses
Professional Experience:
- 5 years aviation experience in related field.
- Comprehensive knowledge, in respect to aircraft regulations and standards applicable to Jazeera fleet.
- Knowledge in Airline application -based ERP system.
Competencies Required:
- Ability to read and demonstrate knowledge from technical publications.
- Strong interpersonal skills, team player, self-starter; strong communication skills, creative and innovative, decisive and firm but fair in agreeing targets and solid presentation skills.
Highly proficient in English communication, both written and verbal.