Aviation Maintenance Manager – Mechanical & Avionics

Shamal Holding; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Shamal Holding is seeking an Engineering & Maintenance Engineer (B1.1 & B2) for Skydive Dubai in the Aviation Team. You will perform, certify, and supervise aircraft maintenance across mechanical and avionics disciplines to ensure airworthiness and regulatory compliance.

Role requires holding B1.1 and B2 licenses and experience with CAR 145—you will coordinate with planning, CAMO, QA, logistics, and operations while guiding technicians and supporting AOG recovery.

Qualifications

• Valid GCAA CAR 66 B1.1 and B2 licenses.
• Relevant aircraft type rating(s) as required (De Havilland DHC-6-200/300/ 400 series with Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34)
• Strong knowledge of aircraft mechanical, electrical, and avionics systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft systems.
• Troubleshoot and rectify mechanical, electrical, avionics, and aircraft system defects.
• Certify maintenance activities within the scope of B1.1 and B2 authorizations.
• Carry out inspections, testing, troubleshooting, modifications, and functional checks.
• Review and complete maintenance work packs, task cards, technical records, and logbook entries.
• Ensure compliance with GCAA CAR 145 requirements, manufacturer manuals, approved data, and company procedures.
• Coordinate with Planning, CAMO, Quality, Logistics, and Operations teams.
• Supervise technicians and maintenance personnel during maintenance activities.
• Support AOG recovery, aircraft defect investigations, and operational requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and release aircraft to service where authorized.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements.

Skills

B1.1 Mechanical

B2 Avionics

Aircraft maintenance

Education

GCAA CAR 66 B1.1 & B2 Licenses

Job description

Shamal Holding is seeking an Engineering & Maintenance Engineer (B1.1 & B2) for Skydive Dubai in the Aviation Team. You will perform, certify, and supervise aircraft maintenance across mechanical and avionics disciplines to ensure airworthiness and regulatory compliance.

Role requires holding B1.1 and B2 licenses and experience with CAR 145—you will coordinate with planning, CAMO, QA, logistics, and operations while guiding technicians and supporting AOG recovery.