Global Riding Engineer - Line Maintenance Expert

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Etihad Airways is seeking a Riding Engineer for Line Maintenance International to perform riding engineer duties and ensure aircraft airworthiness across outstations and Abu Dhabi. You will maintain authorization validity and meet duty hour requirements while supporting line maintenance in Abu Dhabi and Etihad Engineering hangars.

Key responsibilities include compliance with UAE GCAA regulations, maintaining licenses, delivering high-quality maintenance, and promoting digital tools to improve

Qualifications

• High School Certificate or equivalent; technical or engineering diploma/degree preferred.
• Valid Aircraft Maintenance License (GCAA / EASA Part-66 / ICAO Type convertible to GCAA).
• Minimum 5 years of aircraft maintenance experience, including line maintenance exposure.

Responsibilities

• Perform riding engineer duties in accordance with maintenance docs, policies and regs.
• Ensure UAE GCAA regulations and Etihad technical standards are met.
• Maintain licenses, approvals, and authorizations; communicate renewals 6 months prior.
• Deliver maintenance work to release aircraft safely on schedule.
• Apply technical judgment to resolve defects during line operations.
• Maintain exterior/interior cabin standards to Etihad brand expectations.
• Promote use of modern tools and digital systems for efficiency and safety.
• Review industry best practices to improve Line Maintenance International ops.
• Support OGSM framework to drive performance, safety and reliability.
• Contribute to a strong safety culture through conduct and learning.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Communication

Defect rectification

Education

High School Certificate or equivalent

Technical diploma/engineering degree preferred

Aircraft maintenance license

Job description

Etihad Airways is seeking a Riding Engineer for Line Maintenance International to perform riding engineer duties and ensure aircraft airworthiness across outstations and Abu Dhabi. You will maintain authorization validity and meet duty hour requirements while supporting line maintenance in Abu Dhabi and Etihad Engineering hangars.

Key responsibilities include compliance with UAE GCAA regulations, maintaining licenses, delivering high-quality maintenance, and promoting digital tools to improve