Development Engineer Level 2

Job Title: Development Engineer Level 2
Systems/ Avionics/Cabin
Job Description
Job Purpose
Ensure that all applicable continuing airworthiness requirements, with regard to the QCAA-approved CAMO, are reviewed and implemented.
Review reliability alerts related to aircraft systems, components, or aircraft dispatch; analyse issues, identify solutions, and propose implementation plans to maintain optimum levels of reliability and cost.
Assist Maintenance sections and other internal and external customers in resolving technical queries and repetitive defects. Initiate and process deviations to certified aircraft configuration or approved maintenance data.
Accountabilities
Operational

• Evaluate Airworthiness and other Service Documentation (AD/CN/SB/SIL/OIT/AOT/VSB/TFU/FTD) issued by airworthiness authorities, aircraft manufacturers, or vendors, and take necessary action in a timely manner. This may include issuing EO, ESWC, CMA, TN, recommending amendments to technical publications, and supporting the Aircraft Maintenance Program.
• Evaluate technical and commercial proposals, retrofit Modification Orders, and Corporate Engineering Change Requests, and make recommendations.
• Evaluate, analyse, and develop solutions to problems related to components and systems that exceed alert levels in Reliability Reports. Issue necessary technical documentation and coordinate with relevant in-house departments, vendors, and manufacturers as required to define or implement solutions.
• Initiate campaign inspections, modifications, and engine/APU/component shop visits as applicable, and coordinate with all concerned parties to ensure timely accomplishment.
• Assist Maintenance in resolving repeated defects and other technical issues, including AOG support, clarification of technical data, and processing deviations to certified configuration or approved data.
• Perform technical investigations into TORs/MORs/ASRs and recommend or implement corrective and preventative measures as required.
• Communicate with manufacturers, vendors, and internal departments/sections on technical and project issues as required, and assist the Aircraft Program Section in technical matters.
• Review industry experience relating to aircraft and components in service and utilise this knowledge to enhance service levels and reliability. Attend conferences, workshops, and meetings as required.
• Recommend amendments to the Aircraft Maintenance Program and MEL, in line with airworthiness authority guidelines and Qatar Airways-specific maintenance requirements.
• Prepare product specifications and assist the Commercial Department in preparing Requests for Information, Requests for Proposal, and purchase agreement documents for the selection of new components and systems or the upgrade of existing systems.
• Review engineering data and drawings for accuracy prior to embodiment.
• Evaluate technical specifications of new and used aircraft and equipment for possible induction, and define layouts and specifications to satisfy Qatar Airways and regulatory requirements.
• Assist other sections with commercial evaluation and assessment of expenditure, using strong product knowledge and experience to ensure company interests are fully protected.
• Perform other departmental duties related to the position as directed by the Head of Department.

Additional Accountabilities

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Develop the soft skills required for the role and enhance non-technical competencies necessary to perform assigned duties effectively and efficiently.
• Regularly review current processes and procedures as they apply to day-to-day work, and recommend or initiate amendments to improve them or ensure their continuing relevance to the changing business environment.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills
Qualifications and Experience
Without a Degree:

• Grade 7: High School Qualification / Vocational Qualification / Diploma or equivalent, based on the role, with a minimum of 5 years of job-related experience.

OR
With a Degree:

• Grade 7: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with a minimum of 4 years of job-related experience.

Essential

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, such as:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Mechatronics Engineering
  • Aeronautical Engineering

or equivalent qualification, or holder of an ICAO Type II Licence.

• Job-related experience in an airworthiness, reliability, or technical support engineer role within a Continuing Airworthiness Maintenance Organisation for a reputable airline.
• Internal candidates: Minimum of 2 years completed in EN.01 with relevant experience.

Preferred

• Experience using a Maintenance Information System (MIS) such as TRAX or equivalent.

Job-Specific Skills
Essential

• Good knowledge of aircraft systems, power plant, and structures, preferably with training on one or more aircraft types operated by the Company.
• Experience using platforms and systems such as:
  • Airman
  • Airbus World
  • My Boeing Fleet
  • Airplane Health Management
  • Maintenance Performance Toolbox
  • OEM system monitoring tools
  • Equivalent systems used by power plant and equipment manufacturers
• Experience using Airbus Technical Request and Boeing Service Request applications.
• Good working knowledge of Company policies, procedures, scope of capability, and limitations.
• Clear and precise communication in the English language, with strong negotiation skills.

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