2 724 Aviation jobs in Bahrain

To carry out aircraft structural tasks by maintaining and modifying GF fleet as designated by Structure Supervisor to an acceptable standard of workmanship and in accordance with aircraft approved documents.

Work with, and under the direction of the designated workshop supervisor and structure supervisor to carry out routine tasks and non-routine structural tasks.

Strictly adhere to company staff rules and regulations.

Strictly adhere to company safety rules and regulations and tto wear proper uniform and safety shoes while on duty.

Adhere and comply with aircraft approved maintenance documents instructions when performing any routine and non-routine tasks and acquaint self with all the safety related precautions to avoid personal injuries or damages to aircraft structures and systems.

Repair/Inspect/Test/Modify aircraft structures on Gulf Air fleet per laid down approved procedures and requirements of the SRM & AMM. All work accomplished must meet applicable documents such as AMM, SRM, TIM and MOE.

Work efficiently with the workshop team in a manner that TAT’s are met on a consistent basis.

Responsible to maintain the equipment used in the shop in a serviceable condition.

On completion of routine and non-routine tasks, make sure that work area is tidy and free from any loose articles and FODS.

Assist in positioning, cleaning and performing structural tasks on received aircraft components in shop as acceptable per TCL.

A diploma in Aircraft Maintenance or an equivalent qualification.

Must have minimum three (3) years of working experience in the field of structural repairs on wide body aircrafts.

If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome yourapplication.Tocomplete the application you would need the following document(s):

JOB PURPOSE :

The Shop Manager is responsible for supervising store operations to ensure exceptional customer service, maximize sales, and profitability in line with company objectives. He/she manages inventory, maintenance, and ensures the shop's external appearance meets brand standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Detect, anticipate, and regularly report on customer needs, market trends, and competitor activities impacting the region or market.
• Greet customers, offer assistance, and promptly address their needs and complaints in line with quality and customer service standards, fostering customer loyalty and enhancing the portfolio.
• Ensure that store licenses and certificates are up to date, and that employees' official documents are valid and compliant with local regulations.
• Ensure a smooth and efficient receiving process for items and shipments, while monitoring all inventory activities, including cycle counts, stock movements, transfers between shops, transfers to/from the warehouse, damaged items, devolutions, and shrinkage.
• Analyze hourly, daily, and weekly sales performance; monitor top-selling items; identify missing sizes and items; and manage collection rotation in coordination with relevant stakeholders to determine replenishment needs.
• Place accurate orders, meet stock performance objectives, and maximize sales and sell-out.
• Prepare staff schedules based on budgeted hours, visitor traffic, daily sale targets, events, and operational needs (including shipments, stock counts, sales, etc.). Ensure effective communication of sales plans and set daily and hourly targets for the shop/department team.
• Log and update all commercial and operational information, as well as various requests, on provided platforms (such as help-desks, events, and loss prevention applications) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Manage the annual allocated budget by monitoring expenditures within set limits, optimizing and reducing costs where possible, and reporting variances against the budget.
• Oversee the shop's image and ensure compliance with the brand’s standards. Verify and follow up on the cleanliness, display, and maintenance of the shop, including the windows, cash registers, and stock rooms.
• Develop comprehensive reports on key performance indicators (KPIs), sales trends, inventory levels, and team productivity to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Monitor and analyze sales data to pinpoint trends and opportunities for expanding or adjusting departmental offerings. Optimize inventory levels and product assortment to efficiently meet customer demand.
• Remain informed on the latest trends and advancements in technology, lifestyles, music, and literature to offer knowledgeable recommendations to customers and enhance sales initiatives.
• Recruit, train, motivate, and evaluate the team to ensure that the department has the necessary skill base, and that staff are optimally motivated and enabled to maximize their potential and contribution to the company. Conduct daily Japanese meetings to keep the staff informed and engaged.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Four to six years of experience in Retail, or a similar role
• Two years of experience in a managerial role
• Fluency in English
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Proficiency in digital tools, strong customer service orientation, knowledge of technology and lifestyle trends, commercial acumen, effective space and stock management abilities, and analytical skills for data interpretation and adaptability.

Azadea Group is an Equal Employment Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by relevant local laws.

Company : Gulf Air

Division : Technical

Department : Base Maintenance

Location : (Location)

Closing Date : 19-Nov-2024

The post holder is required to perform all routine and non-routine maintenance tasks on all the current and future fleet in accordance with the aircraft approved maintenance schedule and documentation, strictly adhering to authority rules and regulations. They will support the recovery of AOG situations and maintain Company and third-party aircraft using approved methods and procedures.

1. Perform routine and non-routine maintenance on Company fleets and third-party aircraft as per BCAA Regulations and Company Requirements. Supervise assigned Technicians while performing their duties. Certify all work performed.
2. Obtain company certification authorization to qualify for certifying routine and non-routine maintenance tasks on company fleets within the scope of company approval.
3. Obtain the required certification authorization to certify work performed on third-party aircraft.
4. Perform duties at short notice to accompany aircraft for routine and non-routine maintenance tasks.
5. Perform any operationally necessary tasks to maintain the fleet in an airworthy condition.
6. Attend training as per company requirements and sit company technical boards for obtaining Aircraft Type Certification.
7. Perform technical representation at facilities outside the home base when required by the company.
8. Maintain self-read and write continuation training.
9. Travel when required for the recovery of aircraft during an AOG situation.
10. Strictly adhere to company staff and safety rules and regulations.
11. Comply with aircraft approved maintenance documents when performing all maintenance tasks and be aware of all safety-related precautions to avoid personal injuries or damages to aircraft structures and systems.
12. Ensure tools and equipment used for aircraft maintenance are serviceable and safe at all times. Report any faulty tools or equipment to the Duty Manager.
13. Identify and isolate unserviceable tools/equipment and attach them with an unserviceable tag.
14. Ensure all tools used are registered for removal upon task completion.
15. Adhere to Airside safety rules and regulations regarding driving and work areas.
16. Follow the Company policy and procedures as laid down in the Technical Publications (e.g., TIM, MOE).
17. Maintain a high level of self-discipline and respect towards superiors' instructions.
18. Receive training to perform specialized tasks like boroscope on company fleet engines, structure assessment/repair, and others when operationally required.
19. Deputize for the Duty Manager during absence due to vacation, sickness, or training when necessary.
20. Check all tools, including mechanics' toolboxes, before and after each task carried out on the aircraft. The CRS must be signed only when all tools are accounted for.

Minimum of 7 years experience in aviation maintenance and 3-5 years as a fully qualified certifying engineer.

Holder of a valid AME license recognized by BCAA and Gulf Air QA, endorsed with Type rating on two of the company aircraft. Must be computer literate and fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English. Must have completed a recognized aircraft engineers apprenticeship/formal training.

If you meet the criteria and are enthusiastic about the role, we welcome your application. To complete the application, you will need the following document(s):

Contact Information:

Closing Date:"No Closing Date Stated"

Requirements

• Minimum high school standard education
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Age between 20 and 27 years
• Height must be 162 cms and above
• Weight in proportion to height
• Bahraini nationals: Males and Females, Non-Bahraini nationals: Females only
• Copy of certificates related to the airlines industry (if any)

Oversee ground operations across the region to deliver safe, secure, and on-time service that reflects GulfAir’s commitment to customer excellence.

Monitor station passenger handling and service quality, implementing corrective actions as needed.

Ensure Airport Managers are fully aware of Gulf Air objectives and are updated on industry developments, marketing, sales, and service procedures.

Collaborate with fellow Regional Managers to share market insights, development opportunities, and ensure cross-departmental alignment.

Plan and develop improvement programs for customer service enhancements in conjunction with Airport Managers, updating Regional and Area Managers so that service products can be used as sales tools throughout the region/network.

Provide practical assistance to airport managers regarding service standards, including customer service and flight handling. Introduce and monitor practical measurement methods to maintain high service standards.

Drive airport and ancillary sales, manage disruption scenarios to maximize revenue, and minimize losses without compromising customer service.

Analyze station service performance, including passenger handling, mishandled baggage, inadmissible passengers, and on-time performance, identifying shortfalls and developing action plans for improvement.

Review customer complaints with Airport Managers and report findings to Customer Care/Legal Affairs.

Oversee the efficient handling of flight disruptions while maintaining customer service standards in line with Operations manuals.

Participate in negotiating ground handling agreements with Senior Management and provide recommendations.

Regularly review station performance, involving all stakeholders in operational enhancement processes.

Ensure station contracts/SLAs are current and processed according to procurement policies and Bahrain Tender Board regulations.

Verify and check station invoices in accordance with company policy.

Ensure stations comply with LPC regulations and implement corrective actions when necessary.

Manage station safety, security, and on-time performance targets, prioritizing customer satisfaction.

Maximize ancillary revenue and utilize the budget efficiently to minimize costs without compromising service quality.

Oversee staff training and development, ensuring high customer service standards.

Support training and performance reviews through sound management techniques and leadership to maintain high morale.

Optimize local resource utilization within the region to meet targets and improve productivity.

Assist Airport Managers with staff recruitment to maintain quality and standards.

Ensure all contracts/SLAs are in place and up-to-date.

Ensure timely closure of internal audits, quality assurance audits, and safety findings by Airport Managers.

Ensure compliance with Gulf Air procurement policies.

Deliver tasks assigned by SMGO, DGO, and COO as relevant.

Bachelor’s degree in aviation management or equivalent.

Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.

GA.18.M

If you meet the criteria and are enthusiastic about the role, we welcome your application. To complete the application, you will need the following document(s):

Company

Division

Operations

Location

Department

Operations

Closing Date

30-Jul-2025

Manage, direct, plan, organize, and coordinate the daily airside operations of the airport.

Monitor and evaluate operational performance against KPIs.

Oversee the publication and maintenance of the Aerodrome Manual and Safety Management System Manual, ensuring compliance with national regulations.

Coordinate with airside stakeholders, including government agencies, air carriers, and airport users.

Lead the Airside Operations and Aerodrome Safety departments, including staff training, planning, staffing, and management.

Develop and update SOPs, Advisory Circulars, Manuals, and other operational and safety documents.

Conduct necessary committee meetings (Ramp Operators, Runway Safety, Safety Review, Wildlife Management, etc.) as per SMS guidelines.

Participate in operational and safety meetings, providing guidance and implementing recommendations.

Ensure sufficient resources are available for airside functions.

Recommend department development and staff career progression to executive management.

Monitor staff performance, ensuring KPIs and SPIs are met, including inspections, incident reports, and safety audits.

Review master plans and project proposals, providing expert advice on airside safety and operations.

Maintain training and competency records for staff, ensuring ongoing compliance.

Implement SMS pillars effectively, including safety policies, assurance, risk management, and promotion.

Deliver safety training to management on change management, risk assessment, and SMS awareness; ensure training compliance.

Manage quality control for airside and safety documentation.

Guide the Manager of Aerodrome Safety in SMS implementation and the Manager of Airside Operations in manual maintenance.

Analyze safety performance data, informing the accountable manager and BCAA as needed.

Lead staff during emergencies, following established procedures and plans.

Report safety breaches, conduct safety investigations, and review reports.

Ensure safety training aligns with guidelines and SMS requirements.

Provide leadership and resource allocation to key areas, ensuring priorities are met.

Conduct business case studies for operational and safety enhancements.

Prepare budgets for the departments, ensuring safety and operational standards are maintained.

Evaluate staff performance, addressing HR issues per policies.

Update and implement wildlife hazard management procedures for safety and compliance.

Perform additional related duties as assigned.

The role involves strategic planning for department improvements, stakeholder engagement, and representing the organization in various forums. It requires both managerial oversight and operational presence at the airport, with occasional representation at national and international levels.

Minimum Qualification:

ACI Safety Management Diploma or equivalent; additional certifications or academic qualifications preferred.

Minimum Experience:

Over 10 years in airport management, with proven experience in airside operations, safety processes, and team management. Experience in managing change in live environments is essential.

Skills:

Knowledge of aviation and airport operations, policies, and regulations.

Strong management, leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.

Sound judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.

Deep understanding of aviation safety standards (ICAO, ACI, IATA).

Ability to interpret legislation and implement compliance measures.

If interested and qualified, please submit your application along with the required documents.

Company: Gulf Air

Division: Customer Experience

Location: (Location)

Department: Customer Experience

Closing Date: 19-Nov-2024

To set the strategy, manage and be accountable for the following areas within Customer Experience: Cabin Interior Projects, Cabin Definition, IFE/Communications Content, Connectivity, Cabin Quality Assurance & Lounges Experience.

To manage and control capital and recurring operational budgets within approved limits.

Maintain and define the brand values, identity and market positioning of Gulf Air to keep the airline up to date, competitive and in line with overall goals/beliefs.

Overall management and leadership of major projects that arise on a regular or ad hoc basis such as, but not limited to, re-brands, major events, route launches, and major sponsorship investments, including the key account management of external relationships engaged as a result of these investments.

1. Cabin Interior:
1. Accountable for the definition, development and implementation of cabin products for new and retrofit aircraft including seats, galleys, lavatories and cabin interior.
2. Define the strategic cabin products roadmap for new and existing aircraft taking into account GF’s branding, passengers’ profile, feedback on existing GF products, product consistency across the various fleet and competitors’ products.
3. Manage the development of product definition briefs for each class of cabin product and ensure that they are in line with the cabin product roadmap.
4. Seek management approvals for the implementation of the cabin products.
5. Plan, organise and manage the resources for the implementation of the cabin products.
6. Update management periodically on the progress of the cabin products implementation and ensure that management approvals for the key features of the cabin products are sought at various stages of the product development.
7. Ensure that the various cabin projects are properly managed so as to deliver the products on time, within budgets, and in accordance with GF’s quality standards and specifications.
8. Define & design the new aircraft galleys in accordance with aircraft seat configuration & service requirement.
9. Control and manage the budgets with Divisional Controller ensuring the budgets are in line with Gulf Air annual setout limits.
2. Inflight Entertainment & Communications:
1. Lead IFE Strategy: Develop & oversee IFE/Communications plans & budgets.
2. Manage Content & Hardware: Ensure high-quality content & compatible hardware.
3. Drive Innovation: Implement cutting-edge IFE features for premium cabins.
4. Deliver Excellent Service: Train staff, resolve passenger issues, and provide customer support.
5. Optimize Operations: Monitor performance, find cost savings, and stay ahead of industry trends.
6. Brand Advocacy: Represent Gulf Air at conferences and promote IFE services.
3. Cabin Quality Assurance:
1. Lead Cabin Quality Assurance Team.
2. Ensure Cabin Standards: Inspect cabins for cleanliness, safety, and adherence to company guidelines.
3. Evaluate Crew Performance: Observe cabin crew and provide feedback to ensure exceptional service.
4. Monitor In-flight Services: Verify food, beverages, and amenities meet passenger expectations.
5. Identify Issues: Proactively identify and report potential problems with cabin equipment or procedures.
6. Maintain Documentation: Complete reports and audits to document cabin compliance.
7. Drive Improvement: Recommend changes to improve cabin operations and passenger experience.
8. Manage Services: Ensure contracted teams (catering, hygiene) meet Gulf Air standards.
9. Premium Experience: Deliver exceptional service to premium customers.
10. VIP Handling: Organize premium experiences for VIPs on special charters.
11. Customer Care: Manage customer requests, complaints, and feedback.
12. Team Development: Lead, motivate, and develop lounge team.
13. Financial Management: Ensure accurate revenue reporting and maximize lounge revenue.
14. Operations Excellence: Monitor lounge operations, identify areas for improvement, and maintain high standards.
15. Compliance: Ensure lounge adheres to company policies and regulations.
16. Industry Benchmarking: Monitor industry trends to enhance lounge experience.
17. Brand Ambassador: Represent Gulf Air and strive for customer service excellence.

University Degree.

Minimum 10 years of airline industry experience, with exposure to the technical, commercial and service divisions. Minimum 2 years exposure in Inflight Cabin Definition & IF Entertainment and Communications.

Senior Manager

If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):

To architect, design, plan, implement and support all Airport Passenger systems, as a technical expert in these areas, to provide the company with the necessary Passenger services to achieve its strategic objectives.

1. Monitor, maintain and support services, within specialism area, to ensure the security, integrity and access to these critical information assets by ICT's internal and external customers.
   • Monitor, manage and maintain solutions to ensure maximum uptime.
   • Perform daily systems monitoring, including verifying the integrity and availability of all solution resources, capacity management, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs.
   • Manage solution enhancements to improve business performance.
   • Perform systems maintenance and management, including solution administration, upgrades, audits and user account management.
   • Develop and improve efficient and reliable deployment and maintenance strategies.
   • Draft and maintain solution architecture, configuration and operating procedure documentation on a continuous basis.
   • Advise on solution security, backups, and disaster recovery needs.
   • Ensure that all requests for support are dealt with according to set standards and procedures.
2. Perform and conduct Enterprise ICT activities as per service level agreements to ensure ICT's internal and external customers are provided with the required uninterrupted services to achieve their objectives.
   • Develop implementation plans for complex requests for change. Lead the assessment, analysis, development, documentation and implementation of changes based on requests for change.
   • Ensure that incidents are handled according to agreed procedures. Analyze causes of incidents and inform service owners in order to minimize probability of recurrence to contribute to service improvement.
   • Ensure that appropriate action is taken to anticipate, investigate and resolve problems in systems and services. Coordinate the implementation of agreed remedies and preventative measures.
   • Monitor and report on supplier performance, customer satisfaction, and market intelligence. Engage proactively and collaboratively with suppliers to resolve incidents, problems, or unsatisfactory performance.
   • Analyze service availability, reliability, maintainability and serviceability. Ensure that services meet and continue to meet all of their agreed performance targets and service levels.
   • Document and maintain IT assets, inclusive of software, hardware and licenses, within specialism area, and act to highlight and resolve potential instances of unauthorized assets such as unlicensed copies of software.
   • Be available for off-hours planned service windows, as well as other off-hours maintenance work as and when required.
   • Provide 24x7 on call day-to-day support on specialism area solutions and services.
3. Perform and conduct DevOps activities to deliver, evolve and improve services at a high velocity to better meet the demand of ICT's internal and external customers.
   • Implement, configure and maintain tools, including automation, to identify, track, log and maintain accurate, complete and current information on service configurations, within specialism area.
   • Design, implement and maintain system, within specialism area, integrations with internal and external systems to ensure that they meet functional requirements, interface specifications and ICT's security and governance standards and policies.
   • Collaborate with technical teams to develop and agree system integration plans. Assist in database support activities.
   • Use system management tools to collect and report on load and performance statistics and to automate the provisioning, testing and deployment of new and changed system components.
   • Design, code, verify, test, document, amend and refactor complex programs, scripts or integrations, within specialism area.
   • Create test cases using in-depth technical analysis of both functional and non-functional specifications such as reliability, efficiency, usability, maintainability and portability. Produce test scripts and materials to test new and amended software or services.
4. Design, implement and maintain digital transformation initiatives and associated architectures, as assigned by Manager, to meet the demand of ICT's internal and external customers to ensure they achieve their objectives and improve business value.
   • Technical solution architecture design, planning, implementation and the highest level of performance tuning.
   • Design components and modules using appropriate modelling techniques and recommend designs that take into account target environment, existing systems and performance and security requirements.
   • Adopt appropriate systems design methods, tools and techniques, as promulgated by section Director, in the translation of planned architecture into working solutions.
   • Produce specifications of cloud-based or on premises components, tiers and interfaces for translation into detailed designs of services and products.
   • Monitor system performance and implement performance tuning.
   • Determine opportunities for improvement of the current solutions and assess future enhancements.
   • Investigate new and emerging technologies and where possible automate manual tasks.
5. Plan and co-ordinate activities to manage and implement the full project management lifecycle for complex projects from initiation to final operational stage, including the transition into “business-as-usual”, to ensure delivery within scope, schedule and budget.
   • Plan and drive scoping, requirements definition and prioritization activities for large and complex initiatives.
   • Investigate operational requirements, problems, and opportunities, seeking effective business solutions.
   • Review business cases and determine appropriate procurement routes.
   • Evaluate the quality of project outputs against agreed service acceptance criteria.
   • Oversee and measure the fulfillment of contractual obligations using key performance indicators.
   • Support programme or project control boards and provide basic guidance on individual project proposals.

A diploma degree as minimum to accept while a bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent is preferred.

A minimum of 0-2 years’ experience in related field.

If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):

Company

Gulf Air

Division

Technical

Location

Department

Technical Cabin

Closing Date

08-Jun-2025

To carry out upholstery tasks as designated by the Technical Cabin Duty Manager or Technical Cabin Engineers to an acceptable standard of workmanship, in accordance with aircraft-approved documents.

Work under the direction of the Technical Cabin Duty Manager and/or Cabin Engineers to perform routine and non-routine Cabin Maintenance upholstery tasks on aircraft and in the Technical Cabin Workshop.

Make, restore, or create custom upholstery using hand tools and machine tools suitable for fabric, leather, carpets, and curtains.

Attach fasteners, grommets, buttons, buckles, ornamental trims, and other accessories to covers and upholstery using hand and machine tools designed for fabric, leather, and curtains.

Adjust or replace webbing, padding, and springs, and secure them properly.

Sew rips or tears in materials, or create tufting, using needles and thread.

Operate sewing machines or sew upholstery manually to seam cushions and join different sections of covering material.

Measure and cut new covering materials following patterns and specifications using appropriate instruments.

Draw cutting lines on materials following patterns, templates, sketches, or blueprints using chalk, pencils, or paint.

Apply bindings or solutions to edges of cut materials to prevent raveling.

Read work orders and determine the types and amounts of materials needed based on experience and material knowledge.

Adhere to aircraft-approved maintenance procedures during all maintenance activities and be familiar with safety precautions.

Ensure that tools, equipment, and facilities are maintained in a clean, safe, and operational condition.

Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.

At least 5 years of experience as an industrial tailor or upholsterer, with a preference for 2 years of aviation experience.

If you meet the criteria and are enthusiastic about the role, we welcome your application. Please prepare the following documents to complete your application: