Deputy Manager Flight Ops Tech Development

TASK RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for aircraft communications:

• Main Cargolux contact for the data service providers.
• Check monthly communication related invoices.
• Monitor and optimize the data sent to and from the aircraft.
• Assist and follow-up on any issues related to aircraft data communication such as FMC, CPDLC, DCL, ADS-C.
• Liaise with Eurocontrol, FAA and other agencies/authorities on datalink and aircraft communication.
• Keep the FMC AMI configuration up-to-date. Coordinate with Honeywell if any changes are required and implement on Cargolux fleet.
• Work together with M&E Avionics Engineering to ensure the Cargolux fleet is upgraded to meet any future regulatory communication requirements.
• Ensure backoffice software is compatible with any changes.

Responsible for the ACARS/CMU AOC software:

• Capture AOC change request from stakeholders.
• Optimize AOC datastream of the aircraft with the aim to reduce communication costs.
• Following configuration freeze, ensure new AOC is developed.
• Arrange installation of ACARS AOC software on Cargolux fleet

Responsible for the ACMS software:

• Liaise with Flight Safety department on regular ACMS changes.
• Implement changes to core software following change requests from various stakeholders.
• Compile new ACMS software following incorporation of changes.
• Arrange installation of new ACMS software on Cargolux fleet.
• Liaise with Boeing ACMF group on datamap and ICD issues.
• Ensure backoffice compatibility during aircraft phase-in.

Responsible for the SATCOM:

• Maintain the various SATCOM ORTs (Owner Requirement Table) up-to-date following changes to ATC or AOC directory.
• Compile new SATCOM ORT software following incorporation of changes.
• Arrange installation of new SATCOM software on Cargolux fleet.
• Monitor SATCOM performance and assist.
• During fleet changes, inform relevant agencies / data service providers for registration changes.
• Ensure backoffice compatibility during aircraft phase-in.

Responsible for EGPWS database management:

• Liaise with Honeywell on EGPWS database updates.
• Arrange for regular installation of EGPWS databases on Cargolux fleet.
• Ensure co-notams are issued during active discrepancies between airports and current databases.

Responsible for the Electronic Checklist (ECL) on B747-8F:

• In close cooperation with TPO, define changes to future ECL.
• Arrange with Boeing for the development of a new ECL.
• Arrange for the installation of new ECL on Cargolux fleet in cooperation with TPO.
• Arrange that the OFP DA is updated accordingly.

Flight Operations focal for Boeing Airplane Health Management (AHM) software:

• Manage access to AHM for Flight Operations personnel.
• Monitor and optimize the data sent to and from the aircraft.
• Liaise with Boeing AHM group to ensure proper configuration and setup.

Autoland performance monitoring:

• Collect data on autolands performed by the Cargolux fleet, including autoland discrepancies.
• Monitor regular performance and inform relevant departments if problems or negative trends become visible.
• Issue yearly Autoland Report for DACL.

Other activities:

• Provide assistance to Flight Operations Technical Department department on various projects.
• Provide support to the Technical Pilot department.
• Work together with M&E Avionics Engineering to ensure the Cargolux fleet is upgraded to meet any future regulatory requirements.
• Monitor compliance with applicable regulations.
• Special projects assigned by the Flight Operations Management
• Act as the deputy for the department head.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION:

• Master in Avionics Engineering
• Experience in Flight Operations Engineering and / or Part M Engineering
• Strong IT background

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Permanent full-time position based in our HQ in Luxembourg. 
• Working days Monday-Friday.
• A Certificate of good conduct (Casier judiciaire, Polizeiliches Führungszeugnis) will be required in case of positive selection.