Question
FULL_TIME
5-10

Lead Propulsion Engineer

11/30/2025

Ensure cost-effective engineering support for the operation and maintenance of the Etihad engine fleet. Manage investigations of in-service events and develop corrective action plans to improve engine and APU reliability.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Marhaba! Welcome to Etihad Airways. We are proud to be the national airline of the UAE, flying to 100+ destinations via Abu Dhabi. At Etihad, we don't stop at the border of what's possible, we go beyond it. Proudly inspired by our Emirati identity, we are dedicated to delivering extraordinary travel experiences, helping our guests realise their ambitions. Our journey started in 2003. Since then, we have proudly helped millions of guests travel the globe. We are honoured to have had over 12 million valued members join our Etihad Guest loyalty programme. Diversity is key in driving us forward. At 12,000+ employees representing 140+ nationalities, our team comes together to deliver exceptional experiences at every stage of the journey. If you share our spirit of ambition and would like to reach new heights, visit https://careers.etihad.com/
About the Role
Ensure cost effective engineering technical support to the operation and maintenance of the Etihad engine fleet (TRENT XWB-97, V2500, LEAP-1A, GE90, GEnx and GP7200 as applicable). Provide program management of outsourced maintenance and engineering activities. Coordinate the investigation of in service events, evaluate reliability data perform root cause analysis and develop corrective action plans and implement corrective action programs with the aim of improving engine/ APU and related component reliability. Manage engine/APU and component modification standards, specifications and implementation. Manage engine shop visits, lease returns, engine removal plans and spare availability. Provide troubleshooting assistance to Maintenance Control Centre (MCC) when required. Assist other departments including Maintenance, Fleet Planning, Warranty, Contracts and Quality with Propulsion related issues. Manage and participate in special projects as required by management and assist with continuous improvement of technical procedures. Tertiary qualifications that meet the eligibility requirements for membership as a charted engineer (e.g. Bachelor degree in the field of Aeronautical, Mechanical Engineering) Or ICAO Type II AME Licence holder with Approvals. Minimum 5 years in service technical support of aircraft engines (at least two of Etihad types).
Key Skills
Propulsion EngineeringTechnical SupportRoot Cause AnalysisReliability Data EvaluationCorrective Action PlansEngine Modification StandardsTroubleshootingProgram ManagementContinuous ImprovementMaintenance CoordinationComponent ReliabilityEngine Shop VisitsLease ReturnsSpare AvailabilityCollaborationProject Management
Categories
EngineeringTransportationManufacturing
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