
Kuwait Airways
Expert, Planning & Technical Research
- Permanent
- Al Kuwait City, Kuwait
- Experience 10 - 15 yrs
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Job expiry date: 11/09/2025
Job overview
Date posted
28/07/2025
Location
Al Kuwait City, Kuwait
Salary
KWD Undisclosed per month
Experience
10 - 15 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
11/09/2025
Job description
Kuwait Airways is actively recruiting for the position of Expert, Planning & Technical Research in the Operations department. This role involves planning, developing, and coordinating projects related to new aircraft types, simulators, and other complex technical equipment. The candidate ensures projects are evaluated from technical and financial perspectives, provides recommendations, and supports relevant departments using aviation-related systems such as FLEET WATCH, CREW MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, and LIDO-OC SYSTEM. The role includes studying global regulatory developments, advising management on their operational impact, and assisting with the integration of operational IT applications across departments.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Plans, develops and coordinates the activities of assigned personnel in the Operations Ground Management and Planning & Technical Research.
- Performs duties and exercises financial authority at the level established by Management for the position.
- Monitors the activities of international organizations like ICAO and IATA, and regulatory authorities like FAA, CAA, and DGCA, in regard to rules and regulations affecting aircraft operations.
- Examines amendments and additions to ICAO Annexes and IATA regulations to assess and evaluate their impact upon KAC operations and commercial economics.
- Presents conclusions and recommendations to the supervisor for directions.
- Obtains professional comments and suggestions from Chief Pilots and other senior Operations Department members on operational changes in response to new regulations.
- Makes contacts as necessary with Ground Handling and Engineering Departments and aircraft and engine manufacturers.
- Reports to Deputy Operations Director for further information and action.
Experience & skills
- Bachelorās degree in Computer Science.
- Minimum 12 years' experience in data validation and control.
- At least 5 years in a supervisory capacity with a major airline.
- 10 years extensive experience in operational IT applications including software development and hardware maintenance.