Repairs Controller

at  The Emirates Group

Job Purpose: A Repairs Controller - Component & Powerplan t will plan and organise then end-to-end (E2E) processes relating to aftermarket services for aircraft parts, engines, tools, supply chain management and vendor management (external and internal) to deliver efficient operational support to aircraft maintenance at optimal cost. Manage in-house capability and alternate repair & supply development to enable supply chain efficiency and reduced cost of ownership.

Knowledge / Skills :

• Knowledge of interpretation of repair contracts, proposals and the ability to carry out technical reviews.
• Extensive knowledge of relationship structuring and of managing supplier performance.
• Sound understanding of airline engineering and maintenance activities.
• Strong aptitude to create, sell in and implement business processes is essential.
• Strong project management skills in a global supply chain environment.
• Ability to benchmark on a continuous basis the supply markets for a given spend commodity.
• Previous experience with aviation line/base and engineering maintenance services would be a plus.
• Familiarity of airworthiness regulations (GCAA/FAA/EASA) is essential.
• Specific domain (aircraft) expertise and authority would be a plus.
• Strong analytical skills

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Provide support and lead assigned team to ensure effective delivery of department objectives. Manage the team performance by regularly reviewing progress, identifying areas of improvement and providing training and development support to optimise team performance.
• Engage with cross functional stakeholders as required to effectively manage the domain and support end-to-end planning and control across the process chain.Manage relationships with external stakeholders as required to ensure optimum service and support

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, YOU MUST MEET THE BELOW REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years of experience in Airline Engineering / Maintenance Control or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
• Experience in Supply Chain and MRO Procurement Function.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Business.

Knowledge / Skills :

• Knowledge of interpretation of repair contracts, proposals and the ability to carry out technical reviews.
• Extensive knowledge of relationship structuring and of managing supplier performance.
• Sound understanding of airline engineering and maintenance activities.
• Strong aptitude to create, sell in and implement business processes is essential.
• Strong project management skills in a global supply chain environment.
• Ability to benchmark on a continuous basis the supply markets for a given spend commodity.
• Previous experience with aviation line/base and engineering maintenance services would be a plus.
• Familiarity of airworthiness regulations (GCAA/FAA/EASA) is essential.
• Specific domain (aircraft) expertise and authority would be a plus.
• Strong analytical skills.

Salary & Benefits: Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotels stays around the world. You can find out more information about our employee benefits in the Working Here section of our website www.emirates.com/careers. Further information on what’s it like to live and work in our cosmopolitan home city, can be found in the Dubai Lifestyle section