Manager Aircraft Programmes - IFE & Connectivity
On-siteAbu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job Summary
Manage specification, development, integration, and delivery of In-Flight Entertainment, Connectivity, and Digital Cabin Services for new and existing aircraft entering the Etihad fleet. Coordinate stakeholder requirements across aircraft definition, development, certification, and delivery phases to ensure seamless system integration. Lead end-to-end definition of onboard networks, content delivery platforms, and wireless entertainment solutions while overseeing installation, testing, and validation at manufacturers and modification facilities. Execute upgrade, retrofit, and enhancement programmes with design organisations and suppliers to maintain compliance with specifications and quality standards. Monitor performance metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service availability and guest satisfaction across the fleet.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in the field of Aeronautical, Mechanical or Electrical/Electronics engineering
- Minimum 5 years' relevant experience, or 10 years' broader industry experience, in IFE and Connectivity programmes, cabin systems engineering, airline product development, aircraft modifications, technical commercial aviation or related aerospace disciplines
- Strong project and programme management skills with experience leading cross-functional and multicultural teams in complex aviation environments
- Up-to-date knowledge of aviation regulations, certification requirements, industry technology trends and airline business practices
Desired Qualifications
- Formal training or demonstrated experience in IFE systems, connectivity technologies, satellite communications, aircraft cabin systems, systems integration and/or aircraft modification programmes
- Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple organisations
- Demonstrated strategic thinking, analytical capability, commercial awareness, innovation mindset and ability to deliver results in a dynamic environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of IFE architectures, connectivity systems, satellite communications technologies, content management platforms, wireless networks, aircraft certification requirements and passenger digital experience solutions
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