Director of Maintenance and Airworthiness, Baghdad

Exciting opportunity for a Director of Maintenance and Airworthiness to spearhead our client’s airline’s technical operations in Baghdad, ensuring safety and compliance at the highest standards.

Conditions

• Permanent position
• Base: Baghdad -Iraq
• Local operator employment contract
• Remuneration in accordance with experience + benefits

Responsibilities

• Create, implement, and directs maintenance policies, procedures, and schedules for the maintenance organization.
• Accountable for the overall management, performance, and well-being of the maintenance team.
• Oversee the recruitment, selection, and onboarding process of new talent that joins the maintenance team.
• Create and maintain an effective training program for department employees.
• Oversee core operations, including facility maintenance, property management, etc., and establish, maintain, and report KPI’s.
• Work with managers and supervisors to create a safe working environment.
• Ensure that the work orders approved are aligned with the broader strategic objectives and fall within the allocated budget.
• Analyse reports and take measures to optimize operations.
• Actively review the performance of their subordinates.
• Assumes other duties as directed by the General Manager.

Qualifications

• Education – maintenance director should at least have a high school diploma. A bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field such as: aerospace, engineering, business management is preferred.
• License/Certifications – This position requires an A&P Mechanic license and 10- plus years of experience as an Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic working with large commercial aircraft or transports.
• Aircraft Maintenance Management 15-years’ experience in all aspects of aircraft maintenance, materials, and quality practices and interfacing with the regulatory agencies, customers, manufacturers, and in accordance with repair station manuals and standards.
• Facilities and Material Management Should have ample experience with managing facilities and aircraft parts/material such as ramp, hangar, back-shops, GSE, etc.
• This includes an understanding of requirements and challenges of track-and-trace and preventative maintenance programs.
• Safety Management Proactively promote a safety-first culture by ensuring you and your team understand and comply with the proper use of equipment and all relevant safety rules and regulations.
• Supervisory Experience – Requires 5-plus years supervisory experience in an MRO environment and airline or OEM experience is a plus.
• Budgeting/Scheduling Experience Must have at least 5-years of budgeting and scheduling experience and the ability to create execution strategies accordingly.
• Leadership Experience Must have 10-years’ experience in leading large teams and will be required to demonstrate ability to guide, motivate, and address personal action plans with employees within their organization.
• Knowledge of the A320’s
• Previous Post-holder / Nominated Person experience

Skills

• The individual must possess the following strengths:
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Positive work attitude.
• Excellent job performance in productivity and quality.
• Detailed oriented with a strong commitment to maintaining a culture of safety, people, schedules, and execution.

Computer Skills

• Must have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Project along with experience with ERP systems such as Corridor, Quantum, SAP, etc.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Zoubaida Halwani at Line Up Aviation
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