Vice President - Engineering Planning & IT Systems The Emirates Group
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Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Define and lead long, medium and short term engineering and maintenance planning strategies to ensure optimal fleet availability, regulatory compliance, and alignment with the Commercial Operating Plan.
- Oversee maintenance planning, work packaging, scheduling, production support, and technical records to ensure safe, efficient and economical execution across aircraft, engines, and components in line with airworthiness requirements.
- Own planned maintenance cost performance and manpower planning for Engineering Planning and IT Systems; partner with P&L on MRO sourcing, contract negotiation, and capacity optimisation, including third party opportunities.
- Chair the Engineering Reliability Committee to monitor fleet technical performance, proactively address emerging risks, and drive sustained improvement in dispatch reliability and asset health.
- Lead asset lifecycle planning, including modification programmes and end of lease transitions, ensuring contractual compliance, minimal financial exposure and optimal commercial outcomes.
- Define and deliver the Engineering IT Systems strategy to enhance productivity, data integrity and decision making; ensure effective system support and continuous improvement in partnership with internal technology providers.
- Provide leadership to a large, diverse workforce; shape fit for purpose organisational structures, strengthen succession and talent pipelines, and actively develop future capabilities, with a strong focus on UAE National development.
Desired Candidate Profile
To be considered for the role, you must meet the following requirements:
- Hold a Degree or equivalent in Engineering and/or Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's Licence.
- Post Graduate Degree in Engineering Management or related field is preferred.
- Have a minimum 12+ years experience in Aircraft Engineering, Maintenance and Planning related activities.
- Have strong business acumen, leadership experience and strategic business initiatives.
- Possess good knowledge of Maintenance Costs, Production Support and Maintenance/ Repair Agreements.
- Have good analytical thinking with problem-solving ability.
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- Vice President - Engineering Planning & IT Systems
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The Emirates Group
The Emirates Group is a highly profitable business with a turnover of approximately US$18.4 billion and over 50,000 employees. The Group comprises of dnata, one of the largest air services provider globally and Emirates airline, the Group’s rapidly expanding and award-winning international carrier. Currently, Emirates flies to over 125 destinations across 6 continents on a modern fleet of 180 wide-bodied aircraft... Essential to the Group’s ongoing success is the employment of high-quality people who benefit from living and working in Dubai, a modern cosmopolitan city offering one of the most desirable lifestyles in the world. The Emirates Group employees come from over 160 nationalities, receive tax-free salary and benefits package, and are offered professional development opportunities to further their careers with the organisation.