In the Company of Specialists
When you join a company like Sanad, you know you’ll be among likeminded people. An inspiring group of individuals who have a certain drive toward betterment and upward mobility, a passion for all things aviation, and a hunger for success.
Our Culture
We are immensely proud of our people across Sanad who embody a wide range of skills across multiple disciplines. Our almost 400-strong workforce at Sanad Aerotech in particular, which is set to grow to 600 over the next two years, is made up of over 30 nationalities.
Ours is a culture of diversity – something of which we are also extremely proud. We invite initiative and encourage the empowerment and involvement of everyone – with the overriding aim of delivering best practices for our customers. And whilst we never lose sight of our heritage, we’re always aiming for tomorrow.
Training & Development
It’s in our nature to nurture people at Sanad. We not only view it as an investment, but also as part of our contribution to society, the industry and the economy.
At Sanad Capital, we welcome bright, incisive minds into an environment where we encourage colleagues to grow together. A suite of training initiatives and programs centered on finance, with specific focus on aviation, have been designed to educate and fully equip our people to work in a forward-thinking company.
Our internal training program at Sanad Aerotech has been designed around the business needs and the development of an internal talent pool. Accordingly, we strategically select our training approach and subjects in order to make sure we create a role model Learning and Development program.
The training programs are comprised of three major modules:
Required by airworthiness authorities prior to the trainee working on engines and components. This program provides trainees with an insight into all legislation applicable to an MRO organization, such as: FAA/EASA/GCAA regulations, Safety Management System and Human factors.
Involves Theoretical and Practical modules that will prepare mechanics to become company authorization holders. The theoretical element provides trainees with a deep understanding of the Engine and System and Engine Performance. It also includes the basics in Inspection Technique and standard practice.
Designed around the Line Managers’ needs to improve their team performance and, equally importantly, training, they are provided with soft skills modules to help either eliminate weakness or develop the personal career of our employees. Based on the employees’ assessment reports and line managers’ recommendations, the soft skills are designed to improve the performance and knowledge in selected areas such as communication skills, Train the Trainer skills, understanding QMS, and root cause analysis.
In it for the Long Haul
We encourage those who join us to stay and grow with us. Here are just a few of our longest-serving employees who came, learned and are only too happy to remain part of the Sanad family. And we’re happy they did.
Mohamed embarked upon his career with us in 2002. By steadily working his way up from mechanic level, he is now one of our skilled specialists who successfully transitioned from a D2 Stamp holder to D3, leading the module change activity of several engine types. Mohamed is currently the Shop Supervisor of the GEnx shop.
Muhammad is one of our longest-serving employees, having joined us back in 1997. He began his career as a technician, experienced in operating conventional machines. Over the years, he showed interest in learning to operate CNC machines. This led to him being one of the machinists selected to be trained on various CNC machines in our machine shop. Today, Muhammad is one of our expert technicians authorised to operate the Danobat high-speed grinder. Since joining the company, he’s been gradually promoted to Shift leader, and recently as Supervisor.
Fatima joined Sanad Aerotech in January 2019 and in a short time has demonstrated immense commitment, learning and growth. As part of her development program she currently works on the V2500 Module Change and has obtained her Train-the-Trainer certificate. Fatima’s talent and dedication makes her one of our most prominent young employees.
Yaser joined Sanad Capital in 2012 as a Business Development Analyst having just graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science/Business Administration in Financial Services from the Higher Colleges of Technology, Abu Dhabi and with the highest Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 in a Business Major in 2012. He was also a recipient of the “Top 25 Students Award” for the Academic Year 2011-2012.
A strong academic background, coupled with his eagerness to learn, saw Yaser graduate quickly to the role of Senior Analyst, Finance and then on to his current position as Operations Manager. His foundations were further strengthened through the various mentorships he received and training courses he completed such as the Mubadala Leadership Acceleration for Business. Today, Yaser is an integral part of the Operations team at Sanad Capital whereby the support he provides both on and off site plays a very important role in the execution of Sanad Capital’s operational programs.
Maher embarked upon his career with us in 2001. Since then he has served multiple divisions with a series of achievements that have immensely benefited our organization.
Maher is the founder of our internal training program and is responsible for developing our current Store and MRB area and for implementing the SMS and BCM program. In 2007 Maher was nominated as the PMO Champion for the V2500, T700 and T500 program. During this period he also implemented the Streamer process, Risk Management process and the Load and Capacity planning.
Currently Maher is a certified Project Manager, BCM Lead Implementer and Learning and Development Manager.
Like to Join Us?
If you’re looking to join an exciting forward-looking company, one that’s always adapting to new technologies and constantly leading where others follow, send us your resume at careers@sanad.ae
Job Openings
Position Title: Sales and Commercial Support Executive
Reports to: Vice President Commercial
Department: Commercial
Section: n/a
Grade: n/a
Employee Type: Permanent staff
Revised Date: 24.05.2022
JOB PURPOSE:
To support our ambitious growth strategy on 3rd party Engine MRO Business, Sanad is looking for an Commercial Support Manager. Reporting directly to the Vice President Commercial, the successful candidate will be responsible to providing data and guides to help the sales team, developing and monitoring of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and regular Management reportings as well as identification of general Sales Process Improvements.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (WHAT):
| Description | Performance Indicators |
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JOB CONTEXT:
We offer a very interesting position in a well-established MRO company within the aviation industry. The Organisation is aiming for an extensive growth of third party Engine MRO business and expects successful candidates to contribute to this by high personal motivation and willingness to shape the role to adapt to the changing requirements. The job location is at our headquarter in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.PROBLEM SOLVING:
- Developing and monitoring of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and regular Management reportings
- Identification and suggestion of general Sales Process Improvements
COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
- Close working relationship to Commercial Roles (Sales- Bid-, and Account Managers)
- Provision of regular reportings to Senior Management
FRAMEWORKS, BOUNDARIES AND DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY:
The successful candidate will independently work within the assigned scope in close alignment with Sales- Bid- and Account Managers and under the guidance of the VP Commercial and VP Sales. Based on the individual performance and characteristics of the candidate, this position is an excellent opportunity to develop into commercial roles like Sales-, Bid-, Account Management or FinanceQUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Essential Qualifications, Experience and Skills:- Hands on experience with ERP and CRM systems
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite, particularly MS Excel and Powerpoint
- Understanding of sales principles and customer service practices
- Excellent communication skills
- Analytical and multitasking skills
- Teamwork and motivational skills
- Very good project and time management skills
- University Degree of Business Administration, Economics, Marketing / Sales or equivalent
- Reliable working style
- “Can do” and “Getting things done” attitude
- Ability to work independently and cross-functionally as part of an established and growing team
- Ability to work under high time pressure and tight deadlines
| Behavioral Competencies: | Proficiency Level |
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| “Can do” and “Getting things done” attitude | Very high |
| Able to work independently | Very high |
| Technical Competencies: | Proficiency Level |
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| IT skills (MS Excel, Powerpoint) | Very high |
| Analytical and methodological skills | Very High |
| English language | Very high |
| Communication & presentation skills | High |
Position Title: Internal Auditor
Reports to: Group Head of Internal Audit
Department: Internal Audit
Employee Type: Permanent (UAE National Position)
Job Requirements:
- Be a part of the internal audit engagement execution team conducting operational audits, financial audits, compliance audits, special request audits, process/advisory reviews, and quarterly follow-up audits
- Participating in the planning meeting and helping with the drafting of meeting minutes
- Assisting the Engagement Lead with engagement execution from conducing planning activities to documentation, updating the Internal Audit Governance Portal (IT System), participating in meetings and discussion to brainstorm key risk, conducting field work and testing requirements in accordance with the internal audit methodology and IIA standards, and drafting internal audit findings
- Performing follow-up on open management actions with auditees and preparing and presenting dashboards to the Internal Audit Team and auditees
- Conducting follow-up audit and updating the Internal Audit Governance Portal (IT System) in accordance with the internal audit methodology and IIA Standards
- Assisting the Head of Internal Audit with Enterprise Risk Management responsibilities including coordinating with the ERM Champions within the Organization to update risk registers, preparing dashboards and presentations
- Performing ad hoc professional duties as and when requested by the Head of Internal Audit.
- Maintaining and improving technical abilities and general business awareness by keeping abreast of:
- Leading lean general business practices
- Global audit standards and procedures
- Applicable regulatory and compliance requirements
Key Accountabilities:
- Manage the internal audit quality and timelines conducting the tasks assigned by Engagement Lead and/or Head of Internal Audit
- Update with required skills and competencies to perform the engagement taking initiative to attend trainings and certified professional examination for Certified Internal Audit / Certified Information System Auditor
- Comply with the professional development requirements in accordance with the applicable qualifying bodies for which membership is maintained
- Comply with Sanad Internal Audit Manual requirements
Performance Indicators:
| KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR | MEASURE | TARGET |
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| Project Implementation | Audit Timing | Achieve timely audit milestones |
| Follow-up closure | Follow-up closure rate | Follow Internal Audit Manual requirements to escalate delays towards ensuring timely closure of actions |
| Adherence to Internal Audit Methodology and IIA Standards | Audit Feedback | Engagement feedback from Engagement Lead and Audit Survey Feedback from Auditee meets expectations |
Communication and Working Relationships:
| DEPARTMENT | FREQUENCY | TYPE OF INTERACTION |
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| Head of Departments and their teams | Often | Collaborate, coordinate, collate information, and support |
| Statutory Auditors | Ad-hoc | Collaborate and support |
| Regulators | Ad-hoc | Obtain and provide information in consultation with Head of Internal Audit |
| Professional bodies | Ad-hoc | Collaborate and support |
| External consultants | Ad-hoc | Collaborate and support |
Framework, Boundaries and Decision-Making Authority:
The successful candidate will need to comply with the Sanad Internal Audit Methodology and perform the assigned tasks with objectivity, maintaining integrity, and complying with the Mubadala Code of Conduct and IIA Code of Ethics. Through the means of audit execution and follow-up audit,the successful candidate will participate in the process of assessing the existence and effectiveness of governance, risk management and control environment towards providing an objective assurance, analysis, and insight.Qualification, Experience and Skills:
Essential Qualification, Experience and Skills:
- University Degree in the related field / approved college degree.
- 1 Year or less experience in Internal Audit Department
- Registered for CIA/CISA and holding a valid IIA/ISACA membership. Preference will be given to candidate who has completed Part 1 of CIA.
- Awareness of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules, and regulations
- High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
- Ability to compile detailed reports
- Sound independent judgement
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
- Fluency in written and spoken English
Generic Skills:
- Excellent communication skills
- “Can-do” and “Getting things done” attitude
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work under pressure and strict deadlines
KEY COMPETENCIES AND PROFESSIONAL LEVELS:
| Technical Competency | Proficiency Level |
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| Knowledge of audit methodology | Very High |
| MS Office | Very High |
| Analytical skills | High |
| Behavioral Competency | Proficiency Level |
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| Problem solving | Very High |
| Relationship Management | High |
| Negotiation Skills | High |
Position Title: Engine Repair Cost Data Analyst
Reports to: Vice President Commercial
Department: Commercial
Section: n/a
Grade: n/a
Employee Type: Permanent staff
Revised Date: 16.05.2022
JOB PURPOSE:
To support our ambitious growth strategy on 3rd party Engine MRO Business, Sanad is looking for an experienced Engine Repair Cost Data Analyst. Reporting directly to the Vice President Commercial, the successful candidate will be responsible to provide a solid database of key datasets for the commercial calculation and forecasting of future Engine Repair Events, as well as identification of cost saving potentials and developing and improving financial evaluation and reporting models.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (WHAT):
| Description | Performance Indicators |
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JOB CONTEXT:
We offer a challenging and highly visible position in a well-established MRO company within the aviation industry. The Organisation is aiming for an extensive growth of third party Engine MRO business and expects successful candidates to contribute to this by high personal motivation and willingness to shape the role to adapt to the changing requirements. The job location is at our headquarter in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.PROBLEM SOLVING:
- Develop models and methodologies to gain knowledge out of historical data to improve calculation and forecasting abilities
COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
- Close working relationship to Commercial Roles (Sales- Bid-, and Account Managers) and supplying functions (Supply Chain Management, engineering, Finance)
- Involvement in key sales campaigns
- Provision of regular reportings to Senior Management
FRAMEWORKS, BOUNDARIES AND DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY:
The successful candidate will independently work within the assigned scope in close alignment with Sales- Bid- and Account Managers and under the guidance of the VP Commercial. Based on the individual performance and characteristics of the candidate, this position is an excellent opportunity to develop into commercial roles like Sales-, Bid-, Account Management, Finance, or Engineering.JOB DIMENSIONS:
| Number of Staff Supervised: | Number of Direct Reports: | 0 |
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| Position Titles of Direct Reports: | 0 | |
| Total Number of Positions that Report Indirectly to this Role: | 0 | |
| Budget | Accountable for: | 0 |
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Essential Qualifications, Experience and Skills:- University Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Commercial / Cost Analytics role
- Detailed knowledge about complex Engine Repair Cost, Pricing and contract structures
- Experience with Engine Overhaul processes for Aero Engines (V2500, Trent700 and GEnx are an advantage)
- Excellent IT skills, for example using MS Excel, Visual Basic, database software like Access or Alteryx
- Strong business acumen, with a focus on identifying and understanding cost drivers
- High analytical and methodological competency and sense of responsibility to perform cost and revenue calculations, business models and risk simulations
- Reliable working style
- “Can do” and “Getting things done” attitude
- Ability to work independently and cross-functionally as part of an established and growing team
- Ability to make balanced recommendations
- Ability to work under high time pressure and tight deadlines
| Behavioral Competencies: | Proficiency Level |
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| “Can do” and “Getting things done” attitude | Very high |
| Able to work independently | Very high |
| Technical Competencies: | Proficiency Level |
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| IT skills (MS Excel, Visual Basic, Access) | Excellent |
| Analytical and methodological skills | Excellent |
| English language | Very high |
| Engine MRO engineering/technical know-how | High |
| Communication & presentation skills | High |
Position Title: Engineering Draftsman
Direct Supervisor: Repair Engineer, Technical Services
Department: Technical Services
Subordinates: NIL
Grade: n/a
JOB PURPOSE:
- To prepare Engineering drawing for in-house designed and fabricated tools, fixtures, jigs.
- To control of all Sanad Aerotech tools and maintain a transparent tracking record.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop detailed Engineering design and drawings/sketches for mechanical equipment, support equipment, tools, fixtures, jigs etc. using Solidworks computer-aided design (CAD) software. Proficiency in AutoCAD is a plus.
- Extends technical expertise in solving Tool-related problems encountered in the various workshops and Hangars, piece part repairs, accessories / component repairs and aircraft maintenance.
- Develop case/query to the concern authority/OEM to obtain authorized alternate tool equivalency.
- Prepare Engineering drawing for in-house designed tools within companywide workshops and to external customers.
- Thorough understanding of the fundamentals of drafting and geometrical dimensioning and tolerance.
- Must be familiar with ANSI/ASME drafting standards.
- Responsible to ensure that drawing detailing meets the company standard procedure/QA regulations. Ensure that internal procedures are maintained.
- Co-ordinate and execute the list of jobs to be detailed in accordance with the Line Manager’s instruction.
- Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings and related data as and when assigned by section.
- Revise drawings and layouts to accommodate changes and enhancements as when required.
- Assist and coordinate with Engineers as and when assigned.
- Responsible for controlling a complete record of drafting index.
Qualifications
- Minimum Diploma in Engineering/ Industrial Training Institute. 5 Years of experience.
- Good understanding of the processes pertaining to parts repair & tool fabrication and international drawing standards.
Knowledge, skills and Experience
- Five (5) years of experience in related field. Experience in Solidworks
- Familiarity with OEM terminology and with tools / manuals and reference sources used.
- Reasonable communication, organization, analytical and computer skills.
- Must be able to perform in a fast-paced working environment.
- Knowledge of aerospace regulations desired but not essential
Position Title: Strategy Associate
Key Responsibilities :
As a strategy professional, you’ll apply and develop your analytical, interpersonal, creative thinking, business management and leadership skills from day one. You will be placed in the thick of the action, as you work side by side with some of the best in the business.As a key member of the strategy team, you will be expected to:
- Perform initial screening of prospective opportunities as well as tracking of the opportunity pipeline
- Assess strategic fit with the company’s vision and mission
- Structure and analyse data to derive fact-based insights
- Evaluate company financial statements and develop financial models
- Prepare presentations for recommendations on identified opportunities to the company’s senior leadership and investment committee
- Provide ongoing monitoring of assets including review of monthly operating results
- Work effectively with different functional teams to come up with the best solution and move people and organizations to act
- Communicate effectively with all audiences, including senior leaders, in a structured manner
- Develop your leadership style, leveraging your own passions, strengths, and personal values
Qualifications :
- Looking for mature, responsible, intelligent professional to become a founding member of the newly formed strategic investments team
- Highly analytical
- Extensive financial modeling skills and experience in Excel
- Previous strategy consulting or transaction experience on either the buy or sell side
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- MBA
- 3-5 years’ experience in management consulting or private equity or investment banking