Airworthiness Control Engineer ACE

Airworthiness Control Engineer (ACE)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Airworthiness Control Engineer (ACE) to join a dynamic team in a leading regional airline. Based at Dublin Airport, this full-time, permanent position plays a crucial role in ensuring airworthiness compliance and operational efficiency.

Salary: €74,000 – 84,000 plus allowance

Benefits:

• Discounted Travel across Europe/ north america
• Pension
• Discounted health insurance
• Life assurance
• Career development

The Role:

The ACE is based in the Airworthiness Control Centre (ACC) and serves as a key liaison between flight crews, the Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO), and Approved Maintenance Organisations (AMOs). Responsibilities include:

• Chairing daily operational meetings and coordinating airworthiness actions.
• Managing interfaces between the operator’s CAMO and line maintenance providers.
• Overseeing defect rectifications and liaising with AMOs for resolution.
• Maintaining fleet status and providing updates to flight crews.
• Coordinating and approving Hold Item Lists (HILs) at locations without AMO support.
• Monitoring and planning scheduled maintenance, ensuring timely completion.
• Issuing and reviewing line maintenance work packs.
• Managing Minimum Equipment List (MEL) extensions when necessary.
• Collaborating with Planning and Base Maintenance teams for aircraft acceptance post-maintenance.
• Supporting investigation processes for Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) in case of incidents.
• Reviewing Engine Condition Trend Monitoring (ECTM) and Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) to assess exceedances.
• Coordinating Maintenance Check Flights (MCF) when required.
• Ensuring adequate downtime is allocated for scheduled and AOG maintenance.
• Attending technical, reliability, and safety meetings to enhance operational performance.
• Monitoring spare parts movements for time-sensitive components.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and company requirements, reporting any concerns as needed.

About You:

To be considered for this role, candidates must meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Hold a NFQ Level 7 (or equivalent) qualification in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, or Avionic Engineering.
  OR
• Hold a Category A or B Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence.

Additionally, candidates must have at least five years’ experience in a CAMO or aircraft maintenance environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to join a high-performing team in a fast-paced aviation environment. Flexibility to travel at short notice may be required to support operational needs.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply now to take the next step in their aviation career.