Defect Control Engineer - Level II (Line Maintenance Production Control)

Role Overview

As a Defect Control Engineer Level II in Line Maintenance Production Control, you will be instrumental in improving the aircraft's overall performance and maintaining continued airworthiness. Your role involves thorough technical assessments of emerging issues affecting the aircraft fleet, consistent tracking of defects, and efficient management of deferred defects to ensure fleet reliability is maximized.

Key Duties

• Oversee the fleet's deferred defects ensuring they meet quality standards and are resolved before the due dates.
• Provide detailed troubleshooting advice based on review of technical documentation to support Technical Production effectively.
• Analyze recurring defects that require advanced troubleshooting to avoid their repetition.
• Monitor fleet defects via OEM health monitoring systems (AHM and SHM) and promptly suggest corrective actions through Technical Service Requests (TSR).
• Manage components held on status hold in line with company policies and procedures.
• Support the Fleet Manager by supplying vital information and reports as needed.
• Coordinate with departments like Supply Chain, Engineering, Planning, and MOCC to initiate Corrective Maintenance Requests (CRMs), maintenance slot requests, and component takings as relevant.
• Offer on-demand technical guidance to production teams during Aircraft on Ground (AOG) and Out of Service (OOS) situations in Doha.
• Participate actively in regular production meetings, including morning operational briefings and delay/defect review sessions.
• Ensure adherence to all legislative and company procedures to maintain compliance and aircraft airworthiness, while striving to meet aircraft operational targets.
• Follow the Company's Safety Management System rigorously.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned by the Department Head.

Qualifications and Experience

• Possess either a High School/Vocational/Diploma qualification with at least 5 years of related experience or a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 4 years in a similar role.
• Hold at least 5 years of certifying experience in aircraft maintenance.
• Have a degree, diploma, or license in Aircraft Maintenance.
• Authorized on a minimum of 2 aircraft types within the Qatar Airways (QR) fleet.
• Possess a QCAA B1 or B2 License.
• Comprehensive understanding of company and regulatory procedures.

About the Company

Qatar Airways began with only four aircraft and has expanded rapidly to encompass 12 business sectors, becoming a leader known for setting industry trends. The company encourages employees to innovate without fear of failure, providing an environment filled with opportunities to develop skills and face rewarding challenges while contributing to a global aviation community. Join Qatar Airways and be part of a journey toward achieving unprecedented milestones.