Senior Manager Technical Records
On-site · Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job Summary
Senior Manager – Technical Records and Configuration Control responsible for the implementation, integrity, and ongoing management of airworthiness records for the Etihad Airways fleet, ensuring full regulatory compliance (GCAA CAR M.305, CAR M.714, IATA standards). Oversees aircraft and engine configuration control within the Maintenance Information System (MIS), ensuring data accuracy, traceability, and regulatory conformity for asset control. Leads end-to-end data collection for lease transactions, acquisitions, transfers, redeliveries, and ensures records for inductions and redeliveries align with lease obligations. Maintains governance of configuration data for aircraft, engines, major assemblies, and components; drives continuous improvement, digitalization, and stakeholder engagement with internal leadership, regulatory authorities, and external partners. Provides strategic input in commercial negotiations, manages budgeting/resources, enforces SQMM compliance, and promotes safety and quality initiatives. Oversees audits and performance metrics, mentors teams, and guides career development within a high-pressure aviation environment.
Required Qualifications
- Relevant Engineering Degree
- 10 to 15 years of progressive experience in airline Continuing Airworthiness organization focusing in Technical Records
- Expert knowledge of Airworthiness Regulations and Compliance - GCAA and EASA CAR M, Part M, CAMO, Part 145 and IOSA
- End-to-end governance of aircraft, engine, and component records ensuring completeness, accuracy, and traceability
- Aircraft and Engine Lease - Expert knowledge in aircraft and engine induction, redelivery and record compliance
- Aircraft Maintenance Program Knowledge - AMP, LLPs, and component control
- Records and Asset Value - understands records impact on aircraft value, lease conditions, and commercial risk
- Leads teams, develops competencies, succession planning, and performance culture
- Decision making and Risk management
- Experience in leading managers or team leaders in high pressure organizations
- 10 to 15 years of progressive experience in airline Continuing Airworthiness organization focusing in Technical Records
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