Manager - Cabin Programs - Riyadh, المملكة العربية السعودية - Riyadh Air

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Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia s new national airline is looking for global talent to build on our ambition to be the World s most inspiring airline with an exceptional guest experience.

JOB PURPOSE:
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As Manager - Cabin Programs, you will play a crucial role in managing the specification, development and introduction of new industry leading cabin products, equipment, and configurations for the airlines future fleet.

Your primary purpose is to provide technical guidance for the specification, selection, development and on-time completion/delivery of aircraft interior configurations, cabin products and materials that meets international/local certification regulations and the commercial and operational needs of the airline.

By leveraging your technical mindset, problem solving skills, previous experience, and expertise, you will contribute to achieving the organization's objectives of maintaining a modern, innovative, reliable and cost-effective fleet while supporting the overall success of the company.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
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Support LOPA studies for new fleet head-of-versions and sub fleets based on business requirements.

Coordinate between OEMs and various suppliers to ensure the overall aircraft cabin interior configuration is defined on time to avoid late changes that can impact overall program budget and aircraft delivery schedule.

Coordinate with supplier engineers, external design agencies and internal stakeholders to ensure cabin product certification requirements, weight, durability, maintainability, design, safety, and operational standards are met.

Provide technical guidance and support to OEMs and suppliers for the development of new industry leading cabin configurations, cabin products, monuments, and branding elements from the initial technical coordination meeting to inspection and delivery.

Manage and oversee the engineering design and development of specific cabin programs to ensure on time, on budget and on spec delivery.

Support and drive cabin reliability improvements for future cabin products through structured cross-functional engagement with key stakeholders and lessons learned.

Update executive management on cabin program status, monitor cabin programs for potential risks, highlight/escalate and resolve issues to protect the agreed development schedule, agreed critical milestone dates and ODD.

Compile technical specifications and provide technical input for the RFP process for new cabin product and supplier selections ensuring full compliance to all technical and regulatory requirements.

Build strong working relationships with OEM and cabin product/equipment suppliers

Meet and greet Head of Version (HOV) and subsequent newly delivered aircraft and attend to all cabin related quality, delivery, and in-service issues.

Monitor and review significant or recurring cabin defects and work with MRO stakeholders, suppliers and OEM for rectification and preventive actions.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
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Minimum 8 years' experience in airline CAMO/ tech services cabin engineering OR design organization as ATA 25 Interiors design engineer, certification engineer (CVE, FAA DER) OR relevant experience with aerospace supplier or OEM
Proven experience in supporting and delivering aircraft line-fit or retrofit projects and working with cross functional teams.
Previous experience in authoring SBs, mechanical design, stress analysis and working with CAD is beneficial
Proven ability in supplier management and working with OEMs and MRO s.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum formal qualifications required as part of the job
Bachelor's degree in mechanical/aeronautical/aerospace engineering
PMP certified will be beneficial.
LEAN Six Sigma training will be beneficial

SKILLS:
Skills required as part of the job
General understanding of aircraft design, certification, maintenance, and airline operations
Strong technical mindset and attention to detail
Ability to solve complex engineering problems, read and check engineering drawings, 3D assemblies, parts lists, service bulletins and maintenance manuals
Ability to author technical specifications
Project management, risk assessment and mitigation
Strong negotiation skills
Ability to work with cross functional teams
Excellent communication skills and ability to present complex technical details in a clear, simplified format
Proven proficiency in project management and presentation tools
Working knowledge of OEM portals such as MBF and Airbusworld.

LANGUAGES:
Language(s) as required as part of the job
Fluent in written and spoken English

Desired Candidate Profile

Education:
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Nationality:
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