Manager - Structures

MAIN OBJECTIVE OF ROLE To manage the Technical Services Structures team, addressing ‘in-service’ structural damage issues and providing technical support, reliability / warranty functions as necessary to support the continued airworthiness of the operated aircraft fleet in accordance with UAE GCAA CAR V CAR-M. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Manages and supports the Technical Services Structures team resource in the investigation of structural damage, establishing temporary ‘fly-on limitations’ and liaising with the Type Certificate holders and Maintenance Repair Organisations to define the necessary permanent repairs. Fosters a collaborative and supportive working environment that supports a continuous drive for, technical consistency, and improvement in line with organisational goals and industry best practices. Collaborates with other engineering functions to align fleet technical actions, structural damage, repair plans and maintenance activities, ensuring operational efficiency while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations. Provides a continuous review of all ‘Open’ structural certification programmes, monitoring compliance demonstration activity and resource alignment with the established needs and timelines to ensure project success and organisational efficiency. Manages continuing airworthiness information, history (databases) related to structural damage for each aircraft of the flydubai fleet. Evaluates Service Bulletins (SBs), Service Information Letters (SILs) and other aircraft Type Certificate holders, regulatory and manufacturer publications in readiness for presentation at Document Review meetings. Represents the Technical Services Structures team in industry and airworthiness authority meetings and provides required information to the internal senior management team. Leads airworthiness and certification activities related to structural design under CAR V CAR-21 Subpart J,ensuring compliance with the applicable regulatory requirements. Supports investigations into any non-conformities, authority findings, independent monitoring findings, Air Safety Reports, Engineering Safety Reports, and safety incident reports related to CAR V CAR-M and CAR V CAR-21 Subpart J structures activities. Assists in the development and implementation of processes and procedures related to the Design Services (Structures) functions. Develops and implements effective resource plans (including 24 / 7 coverage), training programmes and competency assessments to ensure the assigned team has the required capability and coverage to support operational requirements. Coordinates with relevant business areas to align structural repair, certification, and design support activities, ensuring effective optimal operational support and compliance with regulations. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree (3+ years) Engineering Degree OR ICAO Type 2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License Fluent in English Minimum 5 years relevant experience working within a GCAA CAR-M Continued Airworthiness Management Organisation and / or CAR-21 Subpart J Design Organisation (or equivalent) of which at least 3 years have been spent holding a (Structures) Compliance Verification Engineer approval related to aircraft structural repairs and their subsequent embodiment. Proficient demonstratable regulatory knowledge of GCAA CAR-21 Subpart J / EASA Part 21 Subpart J. Working knowledge of initial airworthiness and environmental protection. IT systems including Microsoft Suite and knowledge of Maintenance Repair Organisation systems such as AMOS would be desirable. Years with qualifications: 7 - 9 years COMPETENCIES Customer Focus Team work Effective Communication Personal Accountability & Commitment to achieve Resilience and Flexibility (Can do attitude) Inspiring & Developing Others Decision Making Strategic Thinking Business Acumen ISR REQUIREMENTS Reads and complies with the ISR policies of the Company and diligently reports any weakness or incidents to the respective Line Manager or the Information Security team. Completes all required ISR awareness sessions and follows associated guidelines in the day-to-day business operations.

Bachelor’s Degree (3+ years) Engineering Degree OR ICAO Type 2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License Fluent in English Minimum 5 years relevant experience working within a GCAA CAR-M Continued Airworthiness Management Organisation and / or CAR-21 Subpart J Design Organisation (or equivalent) of which at least 3 years have been spent holding a (Structures) Compliance Verification Engineer approval related to aircraft structural repairs and their subsequent embodiment. Proficient demonstratable regulatory knowledge of GCAA CAR-21 Subpart J / EASA Part 21 Subpart J. Working knowledge of initial airworthiness and environmental protection. IT systems including Microsoft Suite and knowledge of Maintenance Repair Organisation systems such as AMOS would be desirable. Years with qualifications: 7 - 9 years

Manages and supports the Technical Services Structures team resource in the investigation of structural damage, establishing temporary ‘fly-on limitations’ and liaising with the Type Certificate holders and Maintenance Repair Organisations to define the necessary permanent repairs. Fosters a collaborative and supportive working environment that supports a continuous drive for, technical consistency, and improvement in line with organisational goals and industry best practices. Collaborates with other engineering functions to align fleet technical actions, structural damage, repair plans and maintenance activities, ensuring operational efficiency while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations. Provides a continuous review of all ‘Open’ structural certification programmes, monitoring compliance demonstration activity and resource alignment with the established needs and timelines to ensure project success and organisational efficiency. Manages continuing airworthiness information, history (databases) related to structural damage for each aircraft of the flydubai fleet. Evaluates Service Bulletins (SBs), Service Information Letters (SILs) and other aircraft Type Certificate holders, regulatory and manufacturer publications in readiness for presentation at Document Review meetings. Represents the Technical Services Structures team in industry and airworthiness authority meetings and provides required information to the internal senior management team. Leads airworthiness and certification activities related to structural design under CAR V CAR-21 Subpart J,ensuring compliance with the applicable regulatory requirements. Supports investigations into any non-conformities, authority findings, independent monitoring findings, Air Safety Reports, Engineering Safety Reports, and safety incident reports related to CAR V CAR-M and CAR V CAR-21 Subpart J structures activities. Assists in the development and implementation of processes and procedures related to the Design Services (Structures) functions. Develops and implements effective resource plans (including 24 / 7 coverage), training programmes and competency assessments to ensure the assigned team has the required capability and coverage to support operational requirements. Coordinates with relevant business areas to align structural repair, certification, and design support activities, ensuring effective optimal operational support and compliance with regulations.