Manager - Technical Projects

About the role

SalamAir is looking for a Manager - Technical Projects in Muscat to lead and deliver complex aircraft and engineering projects across the airline's fleet lifecycle. The role ensures that heavy maintenance events, aircraft transitions, entry into service programs, end-of-lease returns, ACMI inductions and fleet modifications are executed safely, compliantly and cost-effectively, while minimizing downtime and maximizing fleet availability.

Key responsibilities

• Lead aircraft engineering and fleet projects from initiation to completion, developing project plans, milestones, budgets and risk mitigation strategies.
• Oversee BFE selection and procurement, and manage routine and non-routine checks such as regular WP, engine and fuel nozzle changes and modifications.
• Manage contractual obligations, negotiate amendments and disputes, and close contracts formally.
• Support proposals, statements of work, technical specifications, cost estimates and contract negotiations for the Director of Engineering.
• Act as liaison between internal stakeholders and external parties on aircraft specifications, build configuration and production processes.
• Oversee contracted heavy maintenance (C-Checks, structural inspections, cabin refurbishment, painting) and coordinate with MROs, ensuring redelivery within schedule, budget and quality requirements.
• Manage hangar induction and redelivery, and Entry Into Service programs, including acceptance, technical records, modifications, certifications, crew readiness and spare provisioning.
• Ensure accurate technical records, manuals, bulletins and logbooks, and oversee maintenance of documentation.
• Lead end-of-lease returns and ACMI inductions, and support acquisitions, lease transitions and fleet phase-in/phase-out activities.
• Plan and implement aircraft modifications and upgrades, coordinating with OEMs, design organizations, suppliers and regulators.
• Represent SalamAir in meetings with manufacturers, vendors and industry operators.

Required profile

• Graduate in Mechanical, Aeronautical or Electrical Engineering, or an ICAO Type II Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licence.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in the aviation industry, including at least 5 years leading technical projects.