Middle East | Permanent Position Competitive Salary & Attractive Benefits Package

VHR is partnering with a leading Middle Eastern airline operator to recruit an experienced Engineering Manager - CAMO. Reporting directly to the Director of Technical Services, this is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic and operational management of the airline's Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) function across a Boeing fleet.

This opportunity is ideally suited to an accomplished aviation professional with extensive airline experience and a proven track record in senior engineering and airworthiness leadership positions.

The Opportunity

As Engineering Manager - CAMO, you will be responsible for ensuring the continued airworthiness, safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance of the airline's Boeing fleet. You will lead a team of engineering professionals and work closely with maintenance providers, OEMs, lessors, and aviation authorities to deliver best-in-class engineering support and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all CAMO activities to ensure regulatory compliance and fleet airworthiness.
• Develop and implement engineering strategies that support operational excellence and fleet reliability.
• Oversee aircraft maintenance programmes, maintenance planning, reliability programmes, defect management, engineering records, and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable aviation authority regulations, company procedures, and industry best practices.
• Act as the primary focal point for continuing airworthiness matters with regulatory authorities, OEMs, lessors, and external maintenance organisations.
• Monitor fleet technical performance and reliability, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and professional development to engineering and airworthiness personnel.
• Support aircraft induction, lease transitions, major modifications, and fleet expansion projects as required.
• Manage departmental budgets, performance metrics, and resource planning.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to drive business objectives, safety initiatives, and long-term technical strategy.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Significant experience within a commercial airline environment.
• Proven experience in a senior CAMO, Continuing Airworthiness, Engineering Management, or Technical Services leadership role.
• Strong working knowledge of Boeing aircraft operations and continuing airworthiness requirements.
• Extensive understanding of airline maintenance programmes, reliability systems, and engineering processes.
• Demonstrated experience managing engineering teams within a highly regulated aviation environment.
• Experience liaising with aviation regulatory authorities, OEMs, MROs, and lessors.
• Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills.
• Ability to make effective operational and strategic decisions in a fast-paced airline environment.

Desirable

• Degree in Aeronautical, Aerospace, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline.
• EASA Part-66 Licence and/or relevant engineering qualifications.
• Previous experience working within the Middle East region.
• Experience supporting fleet growth, aircraft transitions, or entry-into-service programmes.
• Additional leadership or management qualifications.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical cover and annual leave entitlement.
• Relocation assistance, where applicable.
• Opportunity to join a well-established and expanding airline operator.
• Senior leadership position reporting directly to the Director of Technical Services.
• International working environment with excellent long-term career prospects.