Performance Engineer

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To provide technical expertise, vital information, and support in all Aircraft Performance Engineering aspects to achieve safe, cost-effective, and efficient operations of Etihad Airways aircraft.

Accountabilities

• Conduct Take-off and Landing analysis and optimize performance limited weights at every airport in Etihad’s network.
• Evaluate, assess, and validate aircraft performance data of new and existing aircraft types and issue technical operational data and ensure flight crews use up-to-date data for Take-off, enroute and Landing.
• Manage airport database updates regularly and administer performance loads in all Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) platforms.
• Validate obstacles, assess NOTAMS, and design engine-out procedures to enhance flight safety.
• Ensure regulatory compliance related to aircraft performance, interpret & reflect manufacturer’s data, and regulatory material in company documentation.
• Conduct initial & recurrent Performance training to Flight Dispatchers and relevant ground staff.
• Provide support to Flight Operations and other relevant departments on aircraft performance-related operational data.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent aviation qualification.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Aircraft Performance Engineering and Flight Operations is required.
• Proficient in data analysis - Excel and power BI (similar tools)
• Should have attended an aircraft performance training from Airbus and/or Boeing.
• Hands-on with Fly smart, OPT, PET/PEP tool

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world’s leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad’s codeshare partners, Etihad’s network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. Etihad is recognised as one of the world’s leading airlines in response to COVID-19 and was the first airline in the world to fully vaccinate its crew on board.

Etihad sees tackling the climate crisis as the most important issue of our time, and through strategic partnerships with major global aviation brands and OEMs, Etihad is relentless in its pursuit of industry decarbonisation.