Duty Manager Light Maintenance

Synopsis

The Duty Manager Light Maintenance reports to Senior Manager Aircraft Maintenance (Line and Light Maintenance) (SM L&L) and is the contact person for the Senior Management and for MCC in all matters regarding daily Light Maintenance activities. He/she is fully qualified under GCAA and maintains his/her certification privileges to certify aircraft as fit for service. Deputizes for the SM L&L. Liaises with MCC, ensuring that scheduled and unscheduled maintenance is carried out efficiently in a timely manner. Provides the appropriate time, training, resources, and encouragement to Etihad employees to support their involvement in the on-going development of Etihad’s Safety Management System and safety culture.

Accountabilities

• Ensures with the Administration Officer the validity of licenses and authorizations held by shift members (e.g. GCAA licenses, Company Authorizations, vehicle driving licenses).
• Ensures that maintenance is carried out to the highest aviation industry standards and best practices, and that the correct technical approach is adopted; to ensure that the aircraft are returned to service within the agreed flying program.
• Certifies own work and work of others after having verified task has been performed in accordance with approved maintenance data within the scope of authorization.
• Ensures the cleanliness of station facilities.
• Monitors aircraft documentation to ensure it is completed in an accurate and timely manner and ensuring that the aircraft are certified for release to service.
• Constantly reviews leave of absence, accident reports and sickness documentation, and taking necessary action accordingly.
• Constantly reviews working practices to ensure that the best use of all resources is maintained.
• Ensures compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Ensures appropriate and documented shift handover at the end of the shift duty.
• Behaves in a manner which reflects a professional approach when dealing with customers.
• Accepts appropriate training that will enable a more effective contribution.
• Liaises between Aircraft Maintenance Supervisors Light Maintenance to ensure continuity and attending regular shift meetings and other meetings as required.
• Implements SMS systems and processes and ensure formal Risk Assessments are carried out for operationally significant changes.
• Ensures a safe and secure working environment for Etihad employees. Promotes quality of work, safety and security awareness.
• Actively manages any incidents that may occur in order to minimize Etihad employees’ injury and other forms of loss.
• Monitors training currency of employees under his/her supervision to prevent any overdue.

Education & Experience