Development Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with QCAA CAMO regulations and continuing airworthiness requirements.
• Review and implement Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, and other technical publications.
• Analyse aircraft reliability data and develop corrective actions to improve performance and cost efficiency.
• Support maintenance teams with technical troubleshooting, repetitive defects, and AOG situations.
• Investigate technical incidents (TORs, MORs, ASRs) and recommend preventive measures.
• Manage aircraft modifications, engineering changes, inspections, and component shop visits.
• Liaise with OEMs, vendors, and internal stakeholders on technical and engineering matters.
• Support procurement activities through technical evaluations, RFIs, RFPs, and product specifications.
• Drive process improvements while ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards.

Technical Expertise

• CAMO & Airworthiness Management
• QCAA Regulations & Compliance
• Aircraft Reliability Engineering
• Maintenance Programmes & MEL
• Airworthiness Directives & Service Bulletins
• Aircraft Systems, Engines & APU Maintenance
• Engineering Modifications & Change Management
• Technical Investigations & Root Cause Analysis
• Engineering Documentation & Vendor Management

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Aeronautical, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in Continuing Airworthiness Management (CAMO) within the aviation industry.
• Strong knowledge of QCAA/EASA/FAA airworthiness regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience in aircraft reliability analysis, maintenance programmes, and MEL management.
• Ability to interpret Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, and engineering documentation.
• Experience supporting aircraft modifications, technical investigations, and defect resolution.
• Good understanding of aircraft systems, engines, APUs, and maintenance processes.
• Strong stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in technical report writing and engineering change management.
• Experience working with aircraft manufacturers, MROs, or airline engineering departments is preferred.