Etihad Airways Careers: Job Vacancy for Technical Assistant

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. We’re 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. As the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates, we seek to reflect the best of Arabian hospitality - cultured, considerate, warm and generous - as well as enhance the prestige of Abu Dhabi as a centre of hospitality between East and West.
Our goal is to be a truly 21st century, global airline, challenging and changing the established conventions of airline hospitality. We seek qualified candidate for the below position.

Job Title: Technical Assistant
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Department: Technical
Closing date: 15 September 2011



Job Purpose
The purpose of Technical Assistant in Operation Maintenance Planning Control (OMPC) is to ensure that all routine and non- routine paperwork accomplished by line maintenance at AUH is checked for completion and then entered into EY Airworthiness IT system.

The Technical Assistant is responsible for aircraft maintenance paperwork auditing and entry into EY Airworthiness IT system, storing of the records and reconciliation of all paperwork as per OMPC procedures.

Responsibilities
You will be responsible to:
Ensure that all appropriate legislative and Company Procedures are adhered to in order to ensure that the Company remains compliant and the aircraft airworthy.
Ensure feedback reporting is forwarded to all relevant departments in a timely manner.
Ensure all documents are completed and checked for correct completion when returned.

Requirements
Qualification & Education:
A minimum of 2 years experience in an administration role, preferably within aviation or a Technically comparable field
Knowledge of Aviation regulations (e.g. JAA, EASA, FAA and/or UAE GCAA)
Good standard of Technical English with the ability to converse at all levels in written and oral format

Experience:
Excellent people skills
Ability to expedite tasks in a firm and diplomatic manner being able to exercise appropriate discretion/ manage commercially sensitive data
Methodical and analytical in approach with acute attention to detail.
Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
High standard of computer literacy (Microsoft Office applications)

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