Job Purpose: To lead and oversee all Continuing Airworthiness (CAMO) and Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) functions of the Academy.
The Engineering & Maintenance Manager ensures continued airworthiness of aircraft, regulatory compliance with CARC/JCAR/ICAO requirements, effective maintenance planning, quality oversight, and coordination with regulatory authorities to support safe and uninterrupted flight operations.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
**Shared Key Responsibilities and Duties (CAMO & AMO)**
- Prepares the Department’s annual budget and training plan in accordance with the Academy’s approved procedures, follows up on their implementation upon approval, and coordinates with the Administration and Human Resources Department regarding any related updates or requirements.
- Develops the Department’s annual manpower and recruitment plan based on its operational needs; develops and updates employment-related policies and procedures; ensures employee compliance therewith; implements succession planning; and conducts the annual performance appraisal process in accordance with the approved systems and timelines.
- Acts as the liaison with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) with regard to the selection, procurement, modification, and replacement of aircraft parts and equipment.
- Coordinates with approved Maintenance Organizations (AMOs) and spare parts suppliers to support the operation of the Academy’s fleet and ensures that suppliers’ activities are evaluated on behalf of the Company prior to entering into any contractual arrangements.
- Ensures, in consultation with Senior Management, the availability of adequate resources at all times, including sufficient maintenance facilities and workspace, manpower, materials, tools, and equipment, to meet the planned workload while taking into consideration safety precautions and human performance capabilities.
- Develops the Department’s strategic plans and objectives in alignment with the Academy’s overall strategy and objectives.
- Provides the necessary guidance and direction to all subordinates to ensure that the quality of work meets not only the Academy’s requirements but also the standards and requirements stipulated by the Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC).
- Holds regular meetings with Department employees to review their work, listen to their feedback and views regarding work-related issues and obstacles, and propose improvements to work procedures and methods.
- Oversees the development and implementation of work plans and evaluates the achievement of established objectives.
- Prepares the annual operating budget to ensure adequate funding for all planned activities.
- Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Accountable Manager.
**Responsibilities and Duties – CAMO Manager**
- Establishes, in consultation with subordinates, the Department’s SMART objectives—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound—and develops detailed action plans covering all relevant duties, responsibilities, and timelines to ensure the timely achievement of the established objectives.
- Ensures that all aircraft airworthiness management activities performed under his/her supervision comply with the conditions and requirements applicable to the approved Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO), as well as applicable legal requirements and other standards adopted by the Academy.
- Maintains compliance with the requirements of the Jordanian Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC) and applicable foreign aviation authorities, as required.
- Provides technical guidance to all subordinates and coordinates with the Quality Assurance Manager.
- Directs overall aircraft-related activities, including aircraft maintenance and the maintenance, modification, or overhaul of aircraft components and accessories, as applicable, to maintain aircraft airworthiness and the validity of Certificates of Airworthiness.
- Ensures that aircraft mass and balance data and related documentation are properly controlled, maintained, and kept consistent with the applicable operational manuals and other relevant documentation.
- Monitors performance against approved budgetary levels and addresses variances to ensure effective cost control.
- Ensures that all maintenance activities, including defect rectification, are performed in accordance with the Academy’s approved maintenance procedures.
- Approves the Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition (CAME) and related publications, as well as aircraft maintenance programmes.
- Supports the establishment of strategic partnerships and agreements with other approved Maintenance Organizations (AMOs) and recommends the exclusion of organizations that demonstrate repeated non-compliance with the Academy’s standards.
- Directs the implementation of the necessary preventive and corrective actions resulting from internal and external quality audits and aviation safety audits.
- Directs, develops, and implements various initiatives to improve existing systems and establish new management systems within the Department in order to enhance efficiency and achieve the Academy’s strategic objectives.
- Facilitates and supports access to the Academy’s facilities for CARC inspectors and ensures the necessary arrangements are in place for their inspections.
- Directs and develops the maintenance staff to achieve their individual and collective objectives through appropriate support, motivation, and professional development, thereby enhancing team performance and maximizing individual potential.
- Plans, organizes, and schedules all aircraft continuing airworthiness management and engineering activities.
- Prepares and processes aircraft maintenance programmes for approval and monitors their implementation.
- Conducts studies and analyses concerning aircraft spare parts and materials required to meet future maintenance requirements.
- Follows up on maintenance contracts with approved Maintenance Organizations.
- Provides approved instructions, data, procedures, and drawings required for the accomplishment of modifications, inspections, and repairs arising from Airworthiness Directives and other requirements issued by the Jordanian Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission, aircraft manufacturers, and other applicable aviation authorities.
- Monitors and controls aircraft airworthiness review processes.
- Ensures the availability, accuracy, and continuous updating of approved technical information, technical publications, and suppliers’ technical references.
**Responsibilities and Duties – AMO Manager**
- Directs the adoption, development, and implementation of various initiatives aimed at improving existing systems and establishing new management systems within the Engineering and Maintenance Department to enhance efficiency and achieve the Company’s strategic objectives.
- Ensures that maintenance operations performed by the Engineering and Maintenance Department comply with the conditions and limitations imposed by the Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission and the Academy’s requirements by ensuring the following:
- * Ensures that the Company has adequate facilities suitable for the planned work.
- * Ensures that the Company has appropriate work areas and offices for the management and execution of the planned activities.
- * Ensures that the Company provides a suitable working environment for the assigned tasks.
- * Ensures that adequate facilities are available for the storage of spare parts, tools, equipment, and materials.
- * Ensures that the Company has sufficient competent personnel to plan, perform, supervise, inspect, and certify the work carried out.
- * Ensures that the Company has the necessary tools, equipment, and materials to perform the planned tasks.
- * Ensures that the Company has all required maintenance data in accordance with the applicable requirements of Part-145.
- Is responsible for informing the Accountable Manager of any issues or deficiencies requiring the Accountable Manager’s attention, particularly those related to funding and approvals.
- Supports the establishment of strategic partnerships and agreements with approved Maintenance Organizations with regard to their qualification, approval, or exclusion where repeated violations of the Academy’s standards are identified.
- Approves the Maintenance Management Instructions and related manuals, as well as the applicable maintenance programmes.
Working Relationships:
Internal:
Leads and supervises Engineering & Maintenance department staff, coordinates with Finance, Aviation Training, Procurement, Quality Assurance, SMS, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Training, and Admin & HR Departments.
External:
Liaises with CARC inspectors, approved AMOs, aircraft manufacturers, vendors, calibration centers, and external auditors.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, or Avionics Engineering.
Experience
: Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing or supervising Maintenance Operations and/or Maintenance Organization.
Licensing:
Part-66 B1/B2 License.
Authorization:
CARC Authorization as Engineering & Maintenance AMO/CAMO Manager.
CARC Authorization requirements as AMO Manager:
1.
To meet one of the following:
A-
Holds an Engineering degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, or Avionics Engineering, or equivalent.
B-
Holds a Recognized Aviation School Diploma or Approved Part-147 MTO.
C-
Holds a Part-66 License.
2.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing or supervising Maintenance Operations and/or Maintenance Organization.
3.
Completion of JCAR’s applicable regulations training Course.
4.
Completion of Aviation Legislation training course.
5.
Completion of Human Factors training course.
CARC Authorization requirements as CAMO Manager:
1.
To meet one of the following:
A-
Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, or Avionics Engineering, or equivalent.
B-
Completion of secondary school and a certified aviation school.
C-
Holds a valid CARC Part-66 License.
2.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing or supervising Maintenance Operations and/or Maintenance Organization.
3.
Completion of JCAR’s applicable regulations training course.
4.
Completion of Human Factors training course.
5.
Completion of Familiarization training for relevant aircraft type(s) training course.
6.
Completion of Aviation Legislation training course.
Training Courses:
1.
Completion of RJAA Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition training course.
2.
Completion of RJAA Policy and Procedures training course.
Knowledge:
1.
Knowledge of airworthiness regulations (CARC/JCAR/ICAO).
2.
Knowledge of aircraft maintenance programs & compliance.
3.
Knowledge of technical records, audits, and engineering procedures.
Technical Skills:
1.
Proficiency in aircraft maintenance and continuing airworthiness management systems .
2.
Ability to analyze maintenance data, reliability reports, and airworthiness trends.
Language:
Proficiency in English.
Required Competencies:
Core Competencies:
1. Demonstrates communication & teamwork.
2. Demonstrates responsibility & accountability.
3. Demonstrates problem-solving & decision-making.
4. Demonstrates attention to detail.
5. Demonstrates safety awareness.
Behavioral Competencies:
1. Demonstrates adaptability and resilience.
2. Demonstrates initiative and proactive problem-solving.
3. Demonstrates collaboration.
4. Demonstrates time & workload management.
Technical Competencies:
1. Ability to apply airworthiness regulations and CARC/JCAR/ICAO requirements.
2. Ability to review, verify, and approve aircraft maintenance and airworthiness records.
3. Ability to conduct audits, inspections, and findings closure.
4. Ability to prepare compliance documentation, technical reports, and engineering recommendations.
5. Ability to evaluate Human Factors and safety risks in maintenance operations.
6. Ability to use maintenance management systems and aviation software effectively.
Leadership / Professional Competencies:
1. Demonstrates strategic planning.
2. Demonstrates leadership and team guidance.
3. Demonstrates technical judgment and problem-solving.
4. Demonstrates regulatory and compliance management.
Authority:
1. Approve maintenance records and documentation.
2. Approve work packages and compliance reports.
3. Communicate with CARC on technical matters.
4. Authorize engineering decisions within approved limits.
5. Recommend corrective actions for maintenance and compliance deviations.
6. Suspend or restrict maintenance activities if continued airworthiness, safety, or regulatory compliance is at risk, in coordination with Quality Assurance and AMO management.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
1. Aircraft airworthiness compliance rate.
2. Audit findings closure time.
3. Accuracy and completeness of technical records.
4. Reliability performance and defect management efficiency.
5. Timeliness of scheduled maintenance and planning accuracy.
6. Compliance status of CAMO/AMO approvals and regulatory findings.
Working Conditions:
1. Office and hangar-based environment, requiring frequent presence in maintenance areas for inspections, audits, and follow-up.
2. Full-time position, with occasional extended working hours during maintenance peaks, audits, or aircraft AOG situations.
3. Exposure to aircraft noise, chemicals, and maintenance operations, requiring adherence to safety procedures and PPE usage.
Prepared by: Fadia Zahra