Lead Safety Engineer (Line Maintenance)

Air Arabia; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An airline company based in Sharjah is seeking a Safety and Compliance Oversight Professional. The role focuses on enhancing safety by monitoring compliance with aviation regulations and conducting audits. You will lead investigations, manage risks, and support continuous improvement within Line Maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a GCAA Part-66 B1/B2 license and 5 years of experience in aircraft maintenance. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• GCAA Part-66 B1/B2 license required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in aircraft line maintenance as certifying staff.
• Deep understanding of aviation regulations and audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with all relevant regulatory and company standards.
• Conduct internal safety and quality controls in line maintenance operations.
• Analyze audit outcomes to identify emerging risks.
• Participate in incident investigations and ensure documentation is completed.
• Promote a proactive safety culture among line maintenance teams.

Skills

GCAA Part-66 B1/B2 license and A320ceo/neo endorsed

Strong knowledge of ICAO SMS framework

Strong communication and reporting skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Thinking

Investigation Skills

Collaboration

Regulatory Knowledge

Continuous Improvement

Tools

Airline maintenance system - AMOS

Job description

Job Purpose

To act as the focal point for internal safety, quality, and compliance oversight within Line Maintenance. The role enhances safety and operational reliability by identifying risks, managing non-compliance, and coordinating closely with the SMS and Quality departments to embed continuous improvement and promote a strong safety culture.

Key Result Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance Oversight

• Monitor compliance with CAR-145, CAR-M, MOE, and all relevant regulatory and company standards.
• Ensure that line maintenance activities are conducted in accordance with approved procedures and safety principles.
• Support the integration of ICAO SMS principles into daily operations.

Auditing & Inspection

• Plan, lead, and conduct internal safety and quality controls focused on line maintenance operations.
• Coordinate with Safety, QA, and Engineering teams to avoid duplication and define clear scope of audits.
• Conduct routine inspections, walkarounds, and spot checks to assess adherence to procedures and standards.
• Accurately document audit findings and communicate them to relevant stakeholders.

Risk Identification & Mitigation

• Analyze audit outcomes, SMS reports, and operational data to identify emerging risks.
• Propose and follow up on risk mitigation and corrective/preventive actions to prevent incidents or recurrence.
• Track and ensure closure of audit findings and safety concerns assigned to Line Maintenance.

Incident Investigation & Reporting

• Participate in incident investigations, supporting root cause analysis and development of effective corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Safety and QA departments to ensure that investigations are completed to a high standard.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of findings and reports.

Key Result Responsibilities - Continued

Process Improvement

• Utilize safety and audit data to propose process enhancements aimed at improving safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives within Line Maintenance.

Safety Promotion

• Promote a proactive safety culture across line maintenance teams through engagement, awareness campaigns, and communication.
• Support and deliver safety briefings and training sessions (e.g., human factors, SMS principles, procedural compliance).
• Provide technical and procedural safety advice to engineers, supervisors, and technicians as needed.

Coordination & Communication

• Serve as the interface between Line Maintenance and the Safety, Quality Assurance, and Engineering departments.
• Participate in safety committees, audits, or working groups as directed by management.

People Management

• Provides direction, coaching and guidance to team members for their career and professional development.
• Creates a conducive working environment to build and sustain a performance driven, engaged, and committed team.
• Ensures people management responsibilities are handled effectively in line with company procedures.

Qualifications (Academic, Training, Languages)

• GCAA Part-66 B1/B2 license and A320ceo/neo endorsed.
• Strong knowledge of ICAO SMS framework, CAR-145, CAR-M, and MOE requirements.
• Familiarity with airline maintenance system - AMOS
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of aviation regulations, audit processes, and compliance requirements.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to identify gaps, non-compliance, or unsafe practices in day-to-day operations.
• Analytical Thinking: Competent in trend analysis, root cause identification, and risk-based thinking.
• Understanding of aviation safety, human factors, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaboration: Works cross-functionally with QA, Safety, Engineering, and Line Maintenance teams.
• Reporting: Skilled in writing clear, factual, and structured reports for audits and investigations.
• Continuous Improvement: Passionate about raising standards and leading process improvement initiatives.
• Discretion & Integrity: Trusted to handle sensitive audit findings or safety reports professionally and confidentially.
• Investigation Skills: Proficient in conducting internal investigations and developing corrective/preventive actions.

Work Experience

A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in aircraft line maintenance as certifying staff