The Working Party Manager (LAE B1/B2/C) at Airbus Americas, Inc. is responsible for leading cross-functional technical teams on customer sites to perform aircraft modifications and repairs on delivered Airbus aircraft. This role ensures airworthiness, regulatory compliance, and successful on-time, on-budget delivery of working parties, with potential extension to Repair Embodiment Manager duties for major repairs.
What You'll Do
- Lead and manage diverse teams of up to 30 personnel, including core working-party members and staff from manufacturing units.
- Oversee Working Parties with values up to approximately €4 Million and involving up to 3,000 labour-hours.
- Manage the working party on-site, including site preparation and verification that facilities comply with internal processes.
- Conduct continuous safety risk assessments (dynamic assessments before, during, and after maintenance activities).
- Allocate tasks to staff based on required competencies and coordinate daily progress with the customer.
- Ensure completion of work within the agreed downtime and budget.
- Perform incoming inspections of parts, tools, and the aircraft.
- Monitor and ensure the availability of additional parts, components, tools, and consumables.
- Provide working-party standby support when available.
- Ensure the airworthiness of the aircraft for all work performed.
- Establish the Working Party file and issue the Certificate of Release to Service (CRS) in accordance with EASA/FAR Part 145 rules and Airbus procedures.
- Manage major repairs upon request, minimizing global lead time from assessment to CRS.
- Participate in airworthiness authority audits.
- Participate in working-party preparation (work scope, planning, resourcing, documentation, and logistics).
- Negotiate with resources managers, manufacturing and third parties (vendors, repair stations) to ensure the availability of competent staff (e.g., Mechanics, Avionics technicians).
- Negotiate and formally document any additional work requested by the customer.
- Ensure accurate, concise reporting and optimal monitoring of multi-skilled teams regarding both technical and human aspects.
- Uphold Ethics & Compliance in all circumstances, including team and customer management, customs handling, and procurement.
- Drive continuous improvement in procedures, forms, quality, lead times, and tooling to maximize customer satisfaction.
What We're Looking For
- EASA Part 66 Certifying/Support Staff “C” and “B1/B2”
- Airbus family type ratings and provide documented evidence of exercising certification privileges within the preceding two years, comprising either six continuous months of maintenance experience, 100 base maintenance days, or 180 line maintenance tasks
- General technical education (Technical Bachelor, BTS, or equivalent)
- Basic aeronautical training
- 15+ years of experience in the aeronautical industry
- Maintenance experience as Cat C and B1/B2
- Fluent in English (reading, writing, and speaking is mandatory)
Nice to Have
- A background in Metallic Structure
- Type Training or equivalent experience on the Airbus Family (A380/A350 experience is a strong plus)
- MRO Part-145 experience
- Proven experience in managing, preparing, and planning working parties
- Proficiency with extensive and highly integrated Electronic Data Processing systems
Technical Stack
- EASA Part 145
- FAR Part 145
- Electronic Data Processing systems
Team & Environment
The role involves leading cross-functional, multicultural, multidisciplinary teams of up to 30 personnel, including Engineering, Spares, Manufacturing, sub-contractors, workers, and inspectors.
Benefits & Compensation
- Flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking
- Commitment to workforce diversity and inclusive working environment
- Equal opportunities for all regardless of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief
- No monetary exchange requested during recruitment process (anti-fraud protection)
Work Mode
Onsite role based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with a high degree of flexibility required for short- and long-term travel; role involves deployment to customer sites globally.
At Airbus, we are committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all.
