Manager – Quality Assurance

div div div b Job Purpose b div div Nominated by Air Arabia and accepted by the civil aviation as Post Holder the Manager – Quality Assurance amp Safety shall monitor and verify all activities in the areas of Flight Operations Ground Operations Flight Training and Engineering Maintenance ensuring all are being carried under the supervision of the relevant Nominated Post Holder in compliance with Airlines Civil Aviation Authorities and other Regulatory Bodies standard requirements and regulations div div div div b Key Result Responsibilities b div div Leads the Quality Assurance team and operational activities ensuring all are as per standards rules and regulations required by the Civil Aviation manufacturer s manuals and Air Arabia s adopted policies and procedures with focus on safety efficiency cost-effectiveness and human factors considerations Verifies and ensures that Company s established operations policies procedures and internal rules and regulations are met under the supervision of the relevant Nominated Post Holder and are in compliance and accordance with a Conditions and Restrictions of the AOC b Applicable Regulatory Requirements c All relevant Authority Regulations and additional standards set by the airlines Acts as the ultimate accountable to the COO to ensure that Quality Assurance Program is adequately and timely established and implemented in compliance and accordance with applicable regulations and approved manuals Plans implements and monitors the annual audit plan and inspections identifies non-conformities problems or deficiencies and proposes corrective measures and alternative solutions Monitors and assures that corrective actions are timely taken and placed effective by the responsible line manager Advises the Accountable Manager on Quality related matters and supports with needed information and independent assessment of audits and inspections results as well on correction loops as a regular standard basis for the formal Mmanagement s evaluation of the Quality System effectivenes div div div div b Qualifications Academic training languages b div div Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence CAR66- AMEL and or a Bachelor s degree in Aircraft Engineering Aeronautical Auditing or equivalent Alternatively a diploma or certificate in the related field and or ATPL Airline Transport Pilot License more than 3000 FH Must have completed formal aeronautical maintenance training if it was not his her major Must be eligible for approval by the Civil Aviation as Manager Quality Assurance Post Holder Certificates related to Auditing Quality Assurance and or Compliance such as IOSA or ISO Lead Assessor are highly desirable and some may be treated as conditional for this role Project Management certificate or alternately the proven corresponding working experience is nice to have Proficient in Microsoft Office Advanced Excel and PowerPoint Internet and Web Search Excellent command over both written and verbal communication skills reporting presentations etc div div div div b Work Experience b div div 8 years of working experience in different disciplines in the aviation airline industry with a minimum of 4 years at least leading the Quality Assurance or Compliance function low cost airline experience is a plus Extensive knowledge in Civil Aviation and regulatory bodies rules and regulations and requirements pertaining to Flight Operations Ground Operations Flight Training and Engineering Maintenance policies procedures manuals certification and licensing General knowledge in ICAO ISARPS In-depth knowledge and experience in airline documentation and records control systems Aircrafts technical knowledge and relative exposure to aircrafts maintenance is a plus Comprehensive knowledge and working exposure to Safety and Security functional requirements and measures in airlines knowledgeable in internal external audit practices Experienced in managing the continuing airworthiness of aircrafts in line with Authorities Manufacturers and OEMs standard requirements Experienced in designing and implementing policies procedures and manuals as per business needs and in line with adopted regulations and approved quality standards Influential at all levels including internal and external parties experienced in managing relationships at work place and managing a diverse team of people Skills Experience Proven skills in analysing data identifying pitfalls and recommending corrective measures Cost-oriented possesses effective problem solving and decision making skills High accuracy and attention to both results and details div div div