WORKING PARTY MANAGER

Job Description:
In the view of grow-up of the Working-Parties activity and the support of
Airbus fleet all around the world, a position of Working-Party Manager located
in Dubai is opened.
The Working-Party Manager is a Licensed Aircraft Engineer (LAE) holding a
Part66 license. He is in charge of performing a working party (technical
modifications and or repair) on a delivered aircraft through managing a team
of people sent by Airbus to a customer site.
He is responsible for establishing the Working Party file and issuing the
certificate of release to service for the work package performed, in
accordance with EASA Part ‎145 rules and Airbus procedures.
He can act as Repair Embodiment Manager in case of major repair, from
assessment to release, and will remain accountable for the repair embodiment
process. As such, he manages operationally and functionally all
occupations/jobs on-site (spares rep, engineering rep, preparators, sub-
contractors and workers / Inspectors).

DIMENSIONS
To lead a team up to ‎30 people from the working-party core team or from
manufacturing units. Working-Parties can reach a value of approx. ‎4 M Euros,
involving up to ‎3000 MH.
MAJOR PROBLEMS TO BE SOLVED IN THE POSITION
* To manage a team of different nationalities/cultures on site, far from Airbus structure.
* To monitor on site activities of people from different skills and origins (Engineering, Spare representatives, Manufacturing).
* To travel short/long term and be available / flexible.
* To keep WP expenses within estimated/agreed budget.
* To complete the WP according to contractual agreed schedule.
* To comply with EASA Part ‎145 airworthiness regulation.
* To take into account specific/last minute customer request, negotiate additional/differed items.
* To perform necessary training and qualification process to cope with new aircraft types and Airworthiness authorities new regulations.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
* Ensure airworthiness of the aircraft for the work performed through the WP, sign the Certificate of Release to Service and deliver back the aircraft to customer.
* Negotiate with Manufacturing and third parties (vendors, repair stations ...) availability of competent staff (Mechanics or Avionics technicians...).
* Participate in the Working-Party Preparation with the preparation group (Work scope, Work planning, Resources, Doc / material / logistic).
* Allocate tasks to staff according to the competence required.
* Manage the working party on site:
* Ensure the working party installation (check of the facilities to comply to our processes)
* Safety risk assessment (before whilst & after any maintenance activities = dynamic assessment)
* Core team, workers from manufacturing units, subcontractors teams
* Representatives from Engineering, Spares…
* Ensure the day to day management of the W/P and Coordinate with customer on site and review W/P progress
* Ensure optimal monitoring of multi skills teams , on the human aspects as on the technical ones
* Ensure Ethic & Compliance aspect in all circumstances (team & customer management, customs handling, diverse ordering…)
* Ensure completion of work within agreed down time and agreed budget.
* Establish Working Party file and issue certificate of release for the work package performed, in accordance with EASA/FAR Part ‎145 rules and Airbus procedures.
* Ensure accurate and concise reporting.
* Perform working parties stand by when available in Toulouse.
* On request manage major repair, all along the process from Assessment to Certificate of release with the objective to minimize global lead time.
* Monitor additional parts / components / tools / consumables and ensure availability.
* Perform incoming inspection of parts / tools and of the aircraft.
* Negotiate and document additional work required by the customer.
* Participate in audits from the airworthiness authorities.

MAJOR END RESULTS
* Ensure working party completion within budget and schedule as well as to the required level of safety and quality.
* Guaranty compliance with EASA Part ‎145 regulation.
* Contribute to working party improvement for procedures, forms, quality, lead time, tooling, and by the way the customer satisfaction.

PERSONAL PROFILE
Educational Qualifications:
* EASA Part ‎145 Certifying Staff "C" and "B1".
* General technical education (Technical bachelor, BTS…).
* Basic aeronautical training.
Technical knowledge:
* Type training or equivalent experience on AIB aircraft families.
* Maintenance experience as Cat C and B1.
* English read, written, spoken.
Professional skills:
* Proven ability/experience in management of working parties including preparation and planning.
* Interested and experienced in working with extensive and highly integrated Electronic Data Processing systems.

Behavioral skills:
* To be able to take initiative and decisions.
* To be flexible and autonomous.
* To be a good leader.
* Good ability to coordinate people.
* Good communication skills.
* To be self-confident and motivated. Perseverance is also requested in this job.
* To be able to establish, maintain good relationships with customers and negotiate on the working-party aspects.
* To have the ability to work in a stressful environment.
* To constantly find ways to meet deadlines and commitments even if changes or other events present unforeseen obstacles.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a
commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success,
reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
Airbus Africa and Middle East FZE
Contract Type:
Permanent Contract / CDI / Unbefristet / Contrato indefinido
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Experience Level:
Professional / Experimente(e) / Professionell / Profesional
Job Family:
Customer Eng.&Technical Support&Services
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