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GSE Planning Engineer
full-time•Abu Dhabi
About this role
Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs for all motorized and non-motorized GSE in line with OEM manuals, IATA standards, and UAE regulatory requirements. Coordinate daily, weekly, and long-term maintenance plans with ramp, passenger, and cargo operations at AUH. Assist in life-cycle management, replacement planning, and technical evaluation of new or electric GSE. Support preparation and monitoring of annual maintenance budgets for AUH GSE operations. Coordinate spare parts planning and inventory optimization with stores and procurement teams. Support reliability and cost-reduction programs, including standardization and asset rationalization. Ensure all planned maintenance activities comply with GSE Manual OEM requirements. Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits at Abu Dhabi Airport. Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, or Industrial Engineering. 3-5 years' experience in GSE maintenance planning or engineering within an airport or ground handling environment, preferably in the Middle East. Strong working experience with SAP EAM Strong technical knowledge of motorized GSE (tractors, loaders, buses, GPUs, ACUs, dollies, etc.). Good understanding of aviation safety standards. High level of planning, analytical, and data management skills. Strong coordination and communication skills in a multicultural environment.
What you'll do
- Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs for GSE in compliance with OEM manuals and regulatory requirements. Coordinate maintenance plans with various operations and support budget preparation and audits.
About Etihad
Marhaba! Welcome to Etihad Airways. We are proud to be the national airline of the UAE, flying to 100+ destinations via Abu Dhabi.
At Etihad, we don't stop at the border of what's possible, we go beyond it. Proudly inspired by our Emirati identity, we are dedicated to delivering extraordinary travel experiences, helping our guests realise their ambitions.
Our journey started in 2003. Since then, we have proudly helped millions of guests travel the globe. We are honoured to have had over 12 million valued members join our Etihad Guest loyalty programme.
Diversity is key in driving us forward. At 12,000+ employees representing 140+ nationalities, our team comes together to deliver exceptional experiences at every stage of the journey.
If you share our spirit of ambition and would like to reach new heights, visit https://careers.etihad.com/
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What does a GSE Planning Engineer do at Etihad?
As a GSE Planning Engineer at Etihad, you will: develop and manage preventive maintenance programs for GSE in compliance with OEM manuals and regulatory requirements. Coordinate maintenance plans with various operations and support budget preparation and audits..
Is the GSE Planning Engineer position at Etihad remote?
The GSE Planning Engineer position at Etihad is based in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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