The Role
Lead aircraft mechanical systems design and certification activities, develop and approve repairs/modifications, provide AOG and troubleshooting support, liaise with OEMs/suppliers, prepare design data and technical drawings, and ensure compliance with EASA Part 21J/Part 145 and applicable airworthiness regulations across Airbus and Boeing fleets.
Summary Generated by Built In
TalentOne is partnering with a leading airline in the Middle East to identify an experienced Lead Design Engineer to join their Engineering team. This role is responsible for developing and approving aircraft mechanical systems repairs and modifications, providing technical support during operational disruptions, and ensuring compliance with EASA Part 21J and Part 145 requirements. The successful candidate will play a key role in aircraft design, certification, troubleshooting, and engineering innovation across Airbus and Boeing fleets.
Synopsis:
As a Lead Design Engineer, you are responsible to:
1. Act as a technical liaison with Aircraft, Engines and/or Component Manufacturers
and internal stakeholders.
2. Provide appropriate technical support and expertise in the disruption scenarios
including the handling of technical/AOG, troubleshooting, aircraft faults/defects.
3. To develop, design and integrate engineering solutions to support aircraft
mechanical systems modification. Modification include but not limited to systems
upgrade such as Air Conditioning, Oxygen, Pneumatic, Water/Waste, Fuel,
Hydraulic, Landing Gears systems on Airbus or Boeing fleets.
Note:ss
• The role requires to work in an operational environment where access to the aircraft
(i.e cargo compartments, wheel well area, wing, fuselage, crown area, empennage,
engines, cabin, etc.) is required.
• The role requires to be on a roster call 24/7.
Accountabilities:
• To provide clear, effective, concise, and technically accurate solutions (trouble
shooting, major/minor repairs solution, dispensations, and concessions) for
defects arising from maintenance or per customer request.
• Evaluate aircraft mechanical systems, components/parts damages and provide
solutions for discrepancies that are beyond the applicable manual limitation.
• Analyse defect reports to establish root cause.
• Submit a comprehensive defect report with a repair/deviation proposal to the
manufacturer to obtain approval.
• Ensure that the technical solutions (repairs/deviations) are developed and
approved in accordance with the organization’s procedures and comply to the
applicable regulation privileges of P145 or within the scope of P21J DOA.
• Evaluate the use of alternative tooling.
• Provide stage instruction for customer modification (SB, VSB, STC, etc) request.
• Knowledge in certification requirements of EASA Part 21J and the relevant
sections of airworthiness requirements.
• Review and understanding customer work request and realizing it into a design
work that can be implemented on the aircraft taking into consideration all
relevant certification requirements as applicable to the aircraft type.
• Initiate engineering authorization to perform minor and major mechanical
systems repair and modifications on aircraft.
• Experience in compliance demonstration and compliance verification process
with relevance to all airworthiness aspects (CS/JAR/FAR, OSD, affected
publications/ICA, latest regulations).
• Initiate plans and develop specifications involving basic design data, technical
modifications and installations, writing modifications procedures in the areas of
aircraft mechanical systems, Air Conditioning, Oxygen, Pneumatic,
Water/Waste, Fuel, Hydraulic, and Landing Gears systems.
• Prepare technical drawings (such as mechanical diagrams, ducts/pipes/hoses
installations and repairs) as required.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers during design phase and selection of
product.
Requirements
Education & Experience:
• B.Sc. Degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering or Equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years in related aircraft mechanical systems engineering (Part
145, Part M and Part 21)
• Knowledgeable in ATA sections related to aircraft Mechanical System – A/C Type
Level 3 training preferred.
• Existing or previous Compliance Verification Engineer approval is an added
advantage.
Knowledge & Skills:
• Strong background and skills in aircraft repairs, modification, retrofit
development, trouble shooting and AOG support
• Experience with OEM, Airline or MRO with DOA approval with Major or Minor
privilege.
• Experience in Developing, designing and integrating engineering solutions to
support aircraft mechanical modification.
• Good writing and communication skills.
Skills Required
- B.Sc. in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent
- Minimum 10 years in aircraft mechanical systems engineering (Part 145, Part M, Part 21)
- Knowledge of EASA Part 21J and Part 145 certification and compliance processes
- Experience with aircraft mechanical systems: air conditioning, oxygen, pneumatic, water/waste, fuel, hydraulic, landing gear
- Experience with OEM, airline or MRO and DOA approval (major/minor privileges)
- Ability to prepare technical drawings and modification procedures (ducts/pipes/hoses, mechanical diagrams)
- Experience in troubleshooting, AOG support, defect analysis and repair/deviation proposals
- Willingness to work in an operational environment with physical aircraft access and be on a 24/7 roster
- A/C Type Level 3 training (preferred)
- Existing or previous Compliance Verification Engineer approval (advantage)
- Good technical writing and communication skills
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The Company
What We Do
TalentOne is a UAE-based recruitment and staffing partner and a PureHealth asset. It connects skilled professionals with businesses and provides customized workforce solutions, including recruiting, payroll and administrative support, medical licensing, PRO services, and call-center/customer-service staffing. The company uses technology, AI, data analysis, and industry knowledge to make hiring efficient while helping employers build teams and candidates advance their careers.
