Lead Line Maintenance Supervisor

Air Arabia; Sharjah; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Arabia is seeking an experienced Line Maintenance Manager to lead a team of engineers and technicians, ensuring maintenance work is performed, certified, and documented in compliance with GCAA regulations and Air Arabia procedures. The role focuses on efficient manpower allocation, resource utilization, and maintaining aircraft availability to meet operational goals.

The candidate will coordinate with MCC and Planning Engineers, monitor safety and quality standards, and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Aircraft Engineering/Aeronautical or diploma with experience.
• Holder/has held an EASA/GCAA Aircraft Maintenance License.
• GCAA type-rating license and authorization; A320 preferred.
• Professional aviation associations membership advantageous.
• Project Management certification or equivalent experience.
• Cost Control, Compliance, Budgeting and QA certificates are a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and English.
• Ability to obtain UAE Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Acts as main liaison with MCC, Development and Planning Engineers, and QA for day-to-day Line Maintenance tasks.
• Leads engineers and technicians to perform maintenance and reduce defects.
• Oversees 3rd party SLAs and ensures trained/licensed personnel.
• Ensures safety procedures and regulatory compliance in maintenance work.
• Reviews daily status reports and updates MCC with changes to plans.
• Coordinates with MCC on pending issues affecting operations.
• Guides Line Maintenance staff in troubleshooting and defect resolution.
• Maintains licenses, records, and QA documentation; monitors staff performance.
• Maintains Line Maintenance manuals, tools, and facilities per standards.
• Implements new technical projects and coordinates with MML&O.
• Oversees D-Store activities and related admin tasks.
• Generates daily maintenance activity reports for stakeholders.
• Attends monthly Technical Review Meetings as required.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

English proficiency

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor degree in Aircraft Engineering/Aeronautical

EASA/GCAA Aircraft Maintenance License

Tools

Type-rating license (A320)

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Air Arabia is seeking an experienced Line Maintenance Manager to lead a team of engineers and technicians, ensuring maintenance work is performed, certified, and documented in compliance with GCAA regulations and Air Arabia procedures. The role focuses on efficient manpower allocation, resource utilization, and maintaining aircraft availability to meet operational goals.

The candidate will coordinate with MCC and Planning Engineers, monitor safety and quality standards, and drive continuous