Licensed Aircraft Engineer - G6000

Saab AB; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab AB is seeking a Licensed Aircraft Engineer in Abu Dhabi to perform both line and base maintenance on Global 6000 aircraft, covering components, training, and logistics. A flexible, customer-focused professional with strong English communication is required.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting aircraft systems, completing maintenance records, and collaborating with teams across functions. Security clearance eligibility is required, and ISO 27001+ vetting may apply.

Qualifications

• Fluent written and spoken English is essential.
• Current B1 EASA Part 66 license with at least one endorsement.
• B2 license and Global G6000 type rating are highly desirable but not required.
• Experience with maintenance procedures, manuals, and service bulletins.
• Proven ability to work in a team and adapt to new cultures.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, inspect, repair, and maintain aircraft, engines, avionics, electrical systems, and ground support equipment.
• Perform defect rectification efficiently and effectively.
• Undertake line and base maintenance, training, refueling, marshalling, and pre-/post-flight checks.
• Perform acceptance inspections on components and assist with parts inventory management.
• Complete maintenance records and logbooks accurately and promptly.

Skills

Fluent English

Teamwork

Customer-focused

Security clearance eligible

Education

B1 EASA Part 66 License

B2 License (desirable)

BDG6000 type rating (desirable)

Tools

Maintenance systems software

Job description

Role Overview:

As a Licensed Aircraft Engineer, you will perform both scheduled and unscheduled line and base maintenance on the Global 6000 aircraft. Your role will also encompass component maintenance, training, and logistics duties. This is a dynamic position that requires flexibility, technical expertise, and a strong customer focus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, inspect, repair, and maintain aircraft, engines, avionics, electrical systems, and ground support equipment.
• Perform defect rectification efficiently and effectively.
• Undertake specialist assignments including flight line and base maintenance, aircraft repairs, training, refueling, marshalling, and conducting pre-flight and post-flight checks.
• Perform acceptance inspections on components and equipment and assist with parts inventory management.
• Complete all required maintenance records and logbooks accurately and promptly.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Current B1 EASA Part 66 License with at least one type of endorsement.
  A B2 license and type rating on the Bombardier Global G6000 (BD700) are highly desirable but not a requirement.
• Extensive experience in maintenance procedures and inspections, with a strong understanding of technical reference materials (e.g., maintenance manuals, illustrated part catalogues, service bulletins, structural repair manuals, engineering drawings, airworthiness notes).
• Excellent communication skills, fluent in both written and spoken English.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and share knowledge and experiences with colleagues and customers.
• Proficient in using computer-based maintenance systems and experienced in quality work according to military and/or civil aviation standards.
• Curious, open-minded, tolerant, and highly customer-focused, with a strong ability to adapt to new cultures.
• Security clearance eligibility is required for this position.

This position requires that youwill be approvedin a security vetting in accordanceto ISO:27001+

What you will be a part of:

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