Fleet Transition Engineer
Jazeera Airways
Kuwait, Kuwait International Airport
Job Description
Manage technical and regulatory aspects of aircraft deliveries, redeliveries, and lease returns; ensure airworthiness and contractual compliance during transitions.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee aircraft transition processes for timely deliveries/redeliveries
- Evaluate aircraft status/configuration before lease agreements; review technical specs from lessors
- Define required modifications and maintenance during transition inputs
- Coordinate cross-functionally to ensure entry-into-service readiness
- Perform aircraft records reviews and physical inspections to ensure compliance
- Review LOIs and lease agreements; propose changes; prepare final aircraft documentation
- Identify/mitigate technical and records-related issues impacting timelines
- Conduct on-site inspections, surveys, and records audits for compliance
- Review maintenance records including AD/SB compliance and LLP status
- Prepare technical reports/gap analyses; assist with maintenance check planning/execution
- Support DGCA inspections; oversee subcontracted transition activities
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s in Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
- 3–5 years in fleet transition/aircraft delivery-redelivery
- Knowledge of aviation regulations/standards (EASA, FAA, ICAO)
- Ability to interpret maintenance manuals, lease documentation, and regulatory requirements
- Strong project management and communication skills; willingness to travel
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and aircraft records software
- EASA Part 66 license or equivalent; experience with major lease transitions; strong negotiation skills
Department: Engineering
Contract Type: Permanent
Company Information
Job Category
aerospace-and-engineering
Posted: 31 days ago
Posting Date: 2025-07-13T00:00:00.000Z