Technical Advisor – Engineering, Airworthiness & MRO

Role Objective

Oman Air is seeking a senior Technical Advisor to provide expert advisory support across airline engineering, airworthiness, and maintenance strategy. This role is suited to a highly experienced aviation professional who brings deep technical judgement and the ability to advise executive leadership on complex engineering and regulatory matters.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical advisory input on airworthiness, CAMO governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Advise on engineering and maintenance strategy, including fleet maintenance planning, reliability improvement, and optimisation initiatives.
• Support evaluation of MRO, engine, and component contracts, including PBH and time-and-material arrangements.
• Provide technical insight on fleet induction, aircraft transitions, lease returns, and records readiness.
• Support regulatory reviews, audits, and technical recovery or transformation initiatives.
• Contribute to technical capability development through mentoring and knowledge transfer.

Education & Experience

• Degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Formal aviation technical training: professional aviation certifications are advantageous.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in airline engineering, airworthiness, CAMO, or MRO environments.
• Senior-level exposure to:

o Continuing airworthiness and regulatory frameworks.

o Engineering governance and maintenance planning.

o Fleet reliability, safety management, and technical risk.

o Engagement with aviation authorities, OEMs, lessors, and MRO providers.

• Experience across complex airline or multi-fleet operations is essential.
• Exposure to multiple regulatory regimes (e.g. EASA, GCAA, ICAO) is highly desirable.

Special Skills& Knowledge

• Strong technical judgement with the ability to challenge constructively.
• Deep understanding of airline maintenance economics and operational trade-offs.
• High credibility with regulators and senior airline leadership.
• Ability to translate complex technical issues into clear executive-level advice.
• Senior advisory / expert role (non-operational).
• Engagement may be on a fixed-term, project, or retainer basis.
• Scope may evolve in line with Oman Air’s operational and transformation priorities.