Buthaina is an aviation professional with over a decade of experience, starting as an aircraft mechanic, where she spent more than eight years working in both base and line maintenance.

Her passion for aviation led her to transition into the CAMO part of the technical division, where she became an Airworthiness Duty Manager. In this role, Buthaina has been responsible for overseeing certificate of airworthiness reviews, ARC renewals and managing the complex processes involved in aircraft deliveries, re-deliveries, and fleet phase-outs.

Her focus has shifted towards digital transformation while undertaking a Master’s degree in financial technology and working on several projects aimed at automating manual processes within the engineering department.

By evaluating and implementing new digital solutions, Buthaina is helping to optimise workflows and improve efficiency across the board, being a part of a team that’s constantly assessing the latest technologies in the market to see how they can be applied to make our operations smoother and more cost-effective.

In addition to her technical and digital contributions, Buthaina has actively participated in several conferences and panel discussions focused on empowering women in STEM fields. She is passionate about promoting diversity and inclusion within aviation and has spoken about the critical role women can play in shaping the future of AI in aviation. Through these engagements, she strives to inspire and support a better future for women in the industry.