Fleet Engineer – Avionic Systems (Airbus)

About the role

The Fleet Engineer – Avionic Systems will join Etihad Airways' Technical Fleet Management team in Abu Dhabi. Reporting to the Airbus Technical Fleet Manager, the role ensures compliance with CAR‑AIR‑OPS, CAR‑M and CAR‑145 regulations to maintain aircraft airworthiness and safety.

Key responsibilities

• Review Airbus‑related Airworthiness Directives and mandatory Service Bulletins for the Etihad fleet, assess required modifications and ensure timely compliance.
• Collaborate with OEMs, MROs and internal departments to improve fleet reliability, on‑time performance and reduce operating costs.
• Develop business cases for modifications and support decision‑making in the Modification Review Committee.
• Compile Engineering Orders, Special Checks and Additional Engineering Requirements for reliability and safety assessments.
• Support technical projects such as EIS, end‑of‑lease activities and modification programmes.
• Monitor TFU/FAIR reviews, issue advisories and guarantee work follows internal processes.
• Promote a positive safety reporting culture by reporting unsafe acts, conditions or risks.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical or Electrical/Electronics Engineering meeting chartered engineer eligibility.
• Minimum 3 years CAMO experience as a Fleet Engineer or 5 years in technical commercial aviation/airline engineering.
• Aircraft B1/B2 type training on A320, A350 or A380 fleets.
• Experience with AMOS Maintenance Information System is an advantage.

Required skills

• Airbus A320
• Airbus A350
• Airbus A380
• AMOS MIS
• B1/B2 type training