Manager Aircraft Programmes - IFE & Connectivity

Etihad Aviation Group
Abu Dhabi
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Communications, PR & CommunityExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: mastersSkills: ["Project management","Programme management","Stakeholder management","Communication","Negotiation"]

Manage the specification, development, integration, and delivery of In-Flight Entertainment (IFE), connectivity, and digital cabin services for aircraft entering the Etihad fleet. Lead linefit and retrofit programmes, coordinate stakeholders across aircraft definition, certification, and delivery, and oversee installation, testing, validation, and entry-into-service. Drive upgrade and enhancement programmes, manage supplier performance, and monitor IFE/connectivity performance and guest satisfaction metrics to enable continuous improvement.

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Etihad Aviation Group
Etihad Aviation Group
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Manager Aircraft Programmes - IFE & Connectivity

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Job Summary

Manage the specification, development, integration, and delivery of In-Flight Entertainment (IFE), connectivity, and digital cabin services for aircraft entering the Etihad fleet. Lead linefit and retrofit programmes, coordinate stakeholders across aircraft definition, certification, and delivery, and oversee installation, testing, validation, and entry-into-service. Drive upgrade and enhancement programmes, manage supplier performance, and monitor IFE/connectivity performance and guest satisfaction metrics to enable continuous improvement.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Manage the IFE and connectivity specification process with aircraft manufacturers, IFE suppliers, connectivity service providers, and internal stakeholders to meet Etihad requirements.
  • •Define and manage IFE, connectivity, and cabin systems configuration requirements for new and used aircraft, addressing impacts to operations, engineering, maintenance, logistics, and guest services.
  • •Lead end-to-end definition, development, integration, and delivery of IFE systems and passenger connectivity services, including onboard networks and content delivery platforms.
  • •Coordinate installation, testing, validation, and entry-into-service activities for IFE and connectivity systems at manufacturers and modification facilities.
  • •Lead supplier performance and relationship management for IFE and connectivity providers, and monitor performance and guest satisfaction metrics to drive continuous improvement.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, or Electrical/Electronics engineering.
  • •Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, or 10 years of broader industry experience, in IFE and connectivity programmes, cabin systems engineering, airline product development, aircraft modifications, or related aerospace disciplines.
  • •Strong project and programme management skills leading cross-functional and multicultural teams in complex aviation environments.
  • •Formal training or demonstrated experience in IFE systems, connectivity technologies, satellite communications, aircraft cabin systems, systems integration, and/or aircraft modification programmes.
  • •Up-to-date knowledge of aviation regulations and certification requirements, with strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Experience:5+ yearsAirlinesAviationAerospaceAircraft modificationIn-flight entertainment (IFE)Connectivity
Education:Master's in Aeronautical, Mechanical, or Electrical/Electronics engineering
Skills:Project managementProgramme managementStakeholder managementCommunicationNegotiation
Languages:English (UK)
Tech Stack:In-Flight Entertainment (IFE)ConnectivitySatellite communicationsAircraft cabin systemsSystems integrationAircraft modification programmesLinefitRetrofitWireless networksContent delivery platformsWireless entertainment solutionsContent management platformsAircraft certification requirementsDigital passenger engagementE-commerce enablementStreaming entertainment

Company Brief

Etihad Aviation Group
Etihad Aviation Group (Etihad Airways) is the national airline of the UAE, operating passenger and cargo services worldwide from Abu Dhabi and providing aviation-related services across hospitality, maintenance and cargo sectors.
Industry: Airlines
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Funding: Government Funded
Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2003
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