Jazeera Airways is looking for a Configuration and Maintenance Program Engineer who would be responsible for continued airworthiness preventive maintenance review in accordance with Jazeera Maintenance Program & reliability data to assure fleet’s maximum safety and operating efficiency. The position will also control configurations of Jazeera existing and new aircrafts by performing engineering document reviews to ensure compliance of airworthiness directives/aviation regulation/maintenance program and reflected in Engineering Computer System.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develops and formulates the airframe, engine, propeller, and component maintenance programs to ensure safety, reliability, and airworthiness in the most economical manner.
• Reviews and proposes changes to the aircraft maintenance program based on manufacturer recommendations, reliability analysis, and in-service experience, before submitting to the applicable Aviation Authority through the SCM Department.
• Optimizes the maintenance program based on fleet performance and task findings, identifying opportunities for increased task effectiveness and efficiency.
• Monitors component tracking and interchangeability in the company’s system, ensuring compliance with approved manuals and coordinating with Technical Services.
• Provides technical assistance to Fleet Management and Aircraft Records, including aircraft entry/exit processes.
• Monitors and reviews AD/SB actions that Technical Services intends to implement, ensuring compliance and proper entry into the company’s system, and reporting embodiment to OEMs as applicable.
• Manages current and historical data for AD/SB compliance based on aircraft configuration.
• Defines, builds, and maintains the aircraft configuration tree in the company’s system for newly arrived aircraft and landing gears.
• Monitors the aging aircraft Corrosion Prevention Control Program (CPCP) and Structural Sampling Inspection Program (SSSIP) to ensure safety and structural integrity.
• Performs data entry for components (e.g., AIR, HT) for newly arrived aircraft.
• Creates new part numbers and sub-assemblies in the system as needed.
• Assists in providing Aircraft Configuration status reports, including AD and Modification status.
• Provides technical support for OASES system functionality, addressing configuration concerns, troubleshooting, and offering practical training and guidance.
• Maintains OASES history files for technical support and training archives.
• Establishes and maintains OASES backup processes in collaboration with Business Units to mitigate issues during system downtime.
• Reviews OASES system upgrade releases, validating applicability to Jazeera’s processes and coordinating with engineering teams to assess gaps and impacts on Business Units.
• Leads OASES process assessments, revisions, and distribution.
• Coordinates OASES interface issues with other systems (e.g., AIMS, SAP, Skywise, Conduce), ensuring issues are addressed and monitored by relevant Business Units or system proponents.
• Actively participates in Jazeera’s SMS, ensuring compliance with safety and security laws and reporting accidents, incidents, and hazards.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Degree in Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering field or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role.
• Maintaining technical knowledge of aircraft type and operational procedures.
• Knowledge of EASA Part M, EASA Part 145 and KUWAIT DGCA regulations.
• Knowledge in Airline application-based ERP system (OASES, AMOS)
• Ability to read and demonstrate knowledge from technical publications.
• Advance knowledge of ERP system.
• Project Management Skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills and presentation skills.
• Proficient in MS Office.