Manager - Quality Assurance

Job Description

Qualifications (Academic, training, languages)Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence (CAR66- AMEL),and/or a Bachelor degree in Aircraft Engineering/Aeronautical/Auditing or equivalent;Alternately, a diploma or certificate in the related field and/or ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot License more than 3000 FH)Must have completed formal aeronautical maintenance training if it was not his/her major.Must be eligible for approval by the Civil Aviation as Manager Quality Assurance Post Holder.Certificates related to Auditing, Quality Assurance and/or Compliance such as IOSA or ISO Lead Assessor are highly desirable and some may be treated as conditional for this role.Project Management certificate or alternately the proven corresponding working experience is nice to have.Proficient in Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel and PowerPoint), Internet and Web Search.Excellent command over both written and verbal communication skills: reporting, presentations, etcWork Experience8+ years of working experience in different disciplines in the aviation/airline industry, with a minimum of 4 years at least leading the Quality Assurance or Compliance function; low cost airline experience is a plus.Extensive knowledge in Civil Aviation and regulatory bodies rules and regulations and requirements pertaining to Flight Operations, Ground Operations, Flight Training, and Engineering Maintenance: policies, procedures, manuals, certification, and licensing.General knowledge in ICAO ISARPS.In-depth knowledge and experience in airline documentation and records control systems.Aircrafts technical knowledge and relative exposure to aircrafts maintenance is a plus.Comprehensive knowledge and working exposure to Safety and Security functional requirements and measures in airlines; knowledgeable in internal/external audit practices.Experienced in managing the continuing airworthiness of aircrafts in line with Authorities, Manufacturers, and OEMs standard requirements.Experienced in designing and implementing policies, procedures and manuals as per business needs and in line with adopted regulations and approved quality standards.Influential at all levels including internal and external parties; experienced in managing relationships at work place and managing a diverse team of people (Skills/Experience).Proven skills in analysing data, identifying pitfalls and recommending corrective measures.Cost-oriented, possesses effective problem solving and decision making skills.High accuracy and attention to both results and details

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About Company

Air Arabia (PJSC), listed on the Dubai Financial Market, is the Middle East and North Africas first and leading low-cost carrier flying to over 100 destinations across the world. Air Arabia was the first airline to introduce the low-cost carrier concept in the region and is on a mission to serve all Arab countries and beyond, constantly undergoing aggressive route expansion, taking advantage of its ideally located hubs in the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Egypt and Jordan. Over the past thirteen years, Air Arabia, through continuous market research and customer feedback, provides a range of value added services to millions of passengers who chose to fly with Air Arabias fleet of A320 aircraft. The airline commenced operations in October 2003 and achieved financial break-even from its very first year of services and has been profitable ever since.