Senior Manager Digital Engineering
Job description / Role
Employment: Full Time
Synopsis
The Senior Manager - Digital Engineering Systems is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving the development, implementation, and optimization of digital platforms that support Etihad Airways Technical's engineering and maintenance operations.The role focuses on end-to-end management of the digital ecosystem, with AMOS (Swiss Aviation Software) at its core, and ensuring all implemented processes align with Etihad Airways Technical's approach to digitization. The role ensures digital engineering ecosystems deliver regulatory adherence to GCAA CARM and CAR 145 airlines functions, improve compliance control, enhance process efficiency, strengthen operational stability, and promote financial transparency by leveraging the latest technology trends, innovation strategies, and proven industry best practices, supporting Etihad Airways' broader digital transformation journey.
Accountabilities- Ensure digital engineering systems support compliance with airworthiness regulations and internal safety management systems.
- Contribute to the broader digital transformation strategy across Engineering and Maintenance operations by leading the management and optimization of digital engineering systems, ensuring seamless integration of the Compliance, Efficiency, and Finance modules.
- Identify emerging digital trends (AI, predictive maintenance, blockchain, etc.) for potential integration into existing platforms.
- Manage digital projects, budgets, vendors, and timelines, ensuring delivery within scope and quality standards.
- Ensure AMOS configurations and workflows are aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements (e.g., EASA, GCAA, FAA).
- Work cross-functionally with Engineering and Maintenance, Finance, Procurement, DTI, and OEMs to align digital strategies.
- Ensure effective interfaces with the digital engineering ecosystem are established to ensure compliance, efficiency, and financial governance.
- Support development of super users, key users, end users training programme, support, and system documentation to ensure user adoption and competence.
- Present regular updates to senior leadership on system performance, risks, and transformation roadmap.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent
- Minimum 10 years of experience in airline engineering and maintenance
- Strong analytical skills and project management expertise
- Experience in project management tools and software, bringing practical industry experience to guide users to implement digital engineering systems in the best possible way
- Strong interpersonal and social competence to lead and motivate the staff
About Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world's leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America.Together with Etihad's codeshare partners, Etihad's network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme, and more.
All this ties into Etihad's ambitious Journey 2030 strategy. The airline plans to double its fleet size and triple the number of customers over the next six years as it sets out to be the airline everyone wants to fly!
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About the Company
Etihad Airways is the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates. The airline was set up by a Royal Decree in July 2003, with Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, as its hub. Etihad started commercial operations in November 2003.
With Etihad, everyone who flies with us is welcomed as our guest.
This simple credo illuminates everything we do, from big things like making sure that our fleet is one of the most advanced in the sky, to small touches like letting you choose the films you watch.
Were proud to be the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates. At the crossroads between Europe and Asia, our home reflects our commitment to bringing the world closer together - as does our highly cosmopolitan staff.
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