Description

Air Astana, the national airline of the Republic of Kazakhstan, is seeking applicants for the full time position of the Director Technical Asset Management, to be based at their maintenance headquarters in the city of Almaty, eastern Kazakhstan.

The Director Technical Asset Management, reporting to the VP Engineering & Maintenance, will be responsible for the technical management of Air Astana’s aircraft and powerplant assets.  This position is part of the senior engineering management team at Air Astana.  The Director Technical Asset Management will lead a management team responsible for, but not limited to, MRO management, asset utilisation optimisation, aircraft delivery and redelivery process, Lessor management, negotiation of major technical contracts and budgetary control.

We are seeking an experienced management professional.  To fulfill this role you must have extensive aircraft and powerplant technical experience gained in an airline or MRO environment.  This will include comprehensive contract management experience, specifically in regard to powerplant and aircraft MRO. 

The Director Technical Asset Management will be responsible for:

·         Management of major Engineering & Maintenance contracts. Must be fully conversant with contracts, ensuring these are managed effectively, all contract obligations are achieved and budgetary overruns are avoided.

·         Control of all MRO activity including powerplant and aircraft heavy maintenance.

·         The efficient delivery and redelivery of aircraft assets.

·         All technical leasing contracts, in conjunction with the Commercial Planning department.

·         The RFP process for major technical contracts ensuring accurate technical input and timely completion.

·         Ensuring all contract negotiations are compliant with the company procurement procedures.  

·         Ensuring that powerplant and aircraft assets are managed to achieve optimum asset life between MRO input to maximise cost efficiency.

·         Enhancing team capabilities by mentoring, training and succession planning.

Requirements:

·         10 years management experience in aircraft engineering or maintenance, for an airline or MRO.

·         Must hold a Degree in Engineering.

·         Extensive technical aircraft and aircraft powerplant knowledge.

·         Significant contract management experience.

·         Experienced manager of people.

Competencies:

• Leadership
• Mentoring
• Planning / Organising
• Managing Organisational Resources and Change
• Judgement & Analysis