Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Aviation & Aerospace IndustrySharjah, UAE
Key Responsibilities
- As an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for assigned aircraft and maintenance tasks, including pre-flight inspections, line maintenance, defect rectification, scheduled checks, and technical inspections. You will also act as the main technical contact for assigned flights and crews, making sure all work is completed according to approved procedures and required timelines.
- You will carry out fault diagnosis and corrective maintenance using troubleshooting methods, schematics, and on-wing tests to identify issues accurately. This may involve completing repairs, coordinating component removals or replacements, and confirming that systems are fully functional before release-to-service.
- The role also includes scheduled maintenance and modification work. As a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, you will follow approved maintenance programs, support A checks and C checks when required, implement service bulletins and approved modifications, and assist in updating maintenance plans with input from engineering teams.
- You will maintain accurate technical records, including logbooks, electronic technical records, MEL and CDL entries, work orders, part serial numbers, and release sign-offs in line with regulatory and operator requirements.
- The Aircraft Maintenance Engineer will also coordinate with stores, procurement, and supply chain teams to raise parts requests, prioritize critical components, advise on rotables and consumables, and support better inventory planning.
- You will be expected to maintain high standards of compliance and quality by applying airworthiness directives, service bulletins, and company procedures. This includes supporting internal audits, assisting during authority inspections, and helping close corrective actions when required.
- Safety is a major part of this role. You will report safety occurrences, support root-cause investigations, recommend reliability improvements, and help improve maintenance processes and training where needed.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of aircraft maintenance experience in line or base maintenance roles, preferably on commercial narrow-body aircraft such as the A320 or B737 family.
- Valid aircraft maintenance licence, such as EASA Part-66 B1/B2, FAA A&P, or GCAA AME equivalent, with relevant category endorsements for the required aircraft types.
- Diploma or degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a recognized technical apprenticeship. Continuing airworthiness training and type-rating courses will be preferred.
- Experience using maintenance tracking and planning systems such as AMOS, CAMP, TRAX, or similar platforms.
- Strong working knowledge of digital technical publications, troubleshooting manuals, maintenance procedures, and MS Excel for basic reporting.
- Good diagnostic and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail in documentation and a safety-first approach under operational pressure.
- Clear spoken and written English, strong teamwork skills, and the ability to coordinate with flight operations, supply chain, and engineering teams.
- Willingness to work shifts and remain available for on-call operational rotations when required.
FAQs
Do I need Arabic?
Arabic is useful for local liaison but not mandatory; strong English and technical experience are the primary requirements.
Is visa sponsorship offered?
Many UAE MROs and airlines sponsor work visas for qualified licensed engineers; check each vacancy for specifics.
Which licences are most requested?
EASA Part-66 B1/B2, FAA A&P and local GCAA AME equivalents are commonly requested; type ratings or endorsements for A320/B737 families increase selection chances.
Will I manage a team?
Senior or shift-lead roles often include small-team supervision; most mid-level engineer positions focus on technical delivery and defect rectification.
What are typical working hours?
Shift patterns to cover operations (including nights and standby) are common; flexibility is required for AOG support and irregular flight schedules.
How is performance measured?
By on-time technical dispatch rate, defect resolution turnaround, compliance and audit outcomes, quality of technical records, safety reporting and contribution to reliability metrics.