Certifying Engineer - Business Aviation Maintenance

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

DC Aviation Al Futtaim in Dubai, UAE seeks a Certifying Engineer to support safe and timely maintenance of business aviation aircraft on-site. You will supervise maintenance personnel, certify releases to service, and coordinate resources to ensure on-time flight operations.

The role requires UAE CAR 66 and EASA Part 66 licences with 5+ years in corporate or VIP aviation, plus preferred type ratings (Global Express, Global 7500-8000, Gulfstream G650, Falcon 6x-7x, Challenger series).

Qualifications

• Valid UAE CAR 66, EASA Part 66 B1/B1-2 licences with five years of corporate or VIP aviation experience.
• Relevant type ratings include Bombardier Global Express, Global 7500-8000, Legacy 650, Gulfstream G650, Falcon 6x-7x, and Challenger 604-605 aircraft.
• Previous Middle East experience is advantageous.
• Must hold a valid UAE driving licence or be eligible to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Exercise the applicable licence and approvals for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and defect rectification.
• Ensure maintenance activities meet safety, efficiency, and regulatory standards.
• Record maintenance and issue Certificates of Release to Service per regulations and procedures.
• Review work and resources to expedite defect rectification.
• Inform Maintenance Manager of potential service disruptions and technical problems.
• Keep Maintenance Manager informed of work performed during duty periods.
• Supervise personnel to ensure compliance with safety and quality requirements.
• Establish work priorities to optimize resource use and safe, on-time departures.
• Complete maintenance documentation and certification within deadlines.
• Verify replacement parts are approved, certified, released, and inspected before installation.
• Ensure removed components are labelled and handled correctly.
• Provide timely technical delay reports and escalation of defects or incidents.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Task management

Quality workmanship

Communication skills

Supervision

Job description

Certifying Engineer - Business Aviation Maintenance Job Snapshot

Role: Certifying Engineer Location: Dubai, UAE Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Function: Aeronautic-Avionic Engineering Experience: Minimum 5 years in a corporate or VIP aviation environment Job Type: Full Time Work Arrangement: On-site Position Overview DC Aviation Al Futtaim is seeking a Certifying Engineer in Dubai, UAE to support the safe, efficient, and timely maintenance of business aviation aircraft. The role is responsible for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, defect rectification, aircraft release to service, technical documentation, and supervision of allocated maintenance personnel. The successful candidate will hold the required aircraft maintenance licence and relevant aircraft type ratings while maintaining regulatory, technical, quality, and safety standards.

Job Details

Country: UAE City: Dubai Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Function: Aeronautic-Avionic Engineering Salary: Not disclosed Gender: No Preference Candidate Nationality: Not specified Job Type: Full Time Work Arrangement: On-site

About the Role

Reporting through the maintenance function, the Certifying Engineer will ensure aircraft maintenance and defect rectification are completed to the required standards while supporting safe and on-time aircraft dispatch. The position also involves supervising maintenance personnel assigned by the Maintenance Manager, coordinating available resources, certifying completed work, and promptly communicating technical issues that could affect the operating programme.

Primary Duties

• Exercise the applicable licence and approval for scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance and defect rectification.
• Ensure maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and to the required technical and regulatory standards.
• Record completed maintenance and issue Certificates of Release to Service in accordance with current Maintenance Data, company procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Review allocated work and resources to support expedient aircraft defect rectification.
• Inform the Maintenance Manager of potential service disruptions, technical problems, and other concerns that could affect aircraft operations.
• Keep the Maintenance Manager informed of work performed during the assigned duty period.
• Ensure personnel under immediate supervision follow published technical and safety requirements, manuals, and applicable procedures.
• Establish work priorities for allocated maintenance personnel to make effective use of resources and support safe, on-time flight departures.
• Complete maintenance documentation and certification accurately and within required timelines.
• Verify that replacement parts and components are approved, properly certified, released, and physically inspected before installation.
• Ensure removed components are appropriately handled, labelled, and blanked.
• When supervising other personnel, maintain acceptable workmanship and quality standards and ensure appropriate tools are used.
• Prepare technical delay reports and report significant defects, discrepancies, incidents, accidents, and events as required.
• Ensure arriving aircraft are attended by a Certifying Engineer or Technician and that flight crews are appropriately debriefed so reported defects can be accurately identified and recorded.
• Carry out other reasonable duties assigned by the Maintenance Manager.
• Follow all required safety precautions and actively participate in the company Safety Management System.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates must hold a valid UAE CAR 66, EASA Part 66 B1 and-or B1-2 licence and have at least five years of experience working within a corporate or VIP aviation environment. Relevant type ratings include Bombardier Global Express, Global 7500-8000, Legacy 650, Gulfstream G650, Falcon 6x-7x, and Challenger 604-605-650 aircraft. Previous experience in the Middle East is considered an advantage. Candidates must also hold a valid UAE driving licence or meet the requirements to obtain one.

Job-Specific Skills

• Detail-oriented and methodical approach to maintenance and problem-solving.
• Ability to manage multiple technical tasks and perform effectively under pressure.
• Strong commitment to maintaining high standards of personal workmanship.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to supervise maintenance activities while maintaining technical, quality, and safety requirements.

Application requirements

The position requires permanent residency in Dubai. Applicants must already be permanent residents of Dubai or be willing to relocate.

About DC Aviation Al Futtaim

Established in 2013, DC Aviation Al Futtaim provides business aviation services covering charter, FBO, maintenance, and aircraft management. The company operates from Al Maktoum International Airport and combines aircraft maintenance capabilities with its integrated hangar and VIP lounge facilities.