Riding Engineer - International Line Maintenance

Etihad Airways; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Etihad Airways is seeking a Riding Engineer (Line Maintenance International) to ensure airworthiness and reliability across Abu Dhabi and outstations. The role supports line maintenance operations, maintaining authorization validity and regulatory compliance, with duties at Abu Dhabi Line Maintenance or Etihad Engineering hangars as required.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in aircraft maintenance, including 3 years in Line Maintenance, and hold a valid license with multi-type ratings aviation

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 at least 3 years in Line Maintenance; 2–3 years certifying experience on at least 2 Etihad aircraft type ratings.

Responsibilities

• Perform riding engineer duties in accordance with approved maintenance documents and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure UAE GCAA regulations and Etihad Technical standards compliance.
• Maintain licenses, approvals, and authorizations; communicate renewal requirements 6 months prior to expiry.
• Deliver high-quality maintenance to ensure on-time releases and adherence to schedule.
• Promote safety culture and use modern tools and digital systems to improve efficiency and reliability.

Skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory awareness

Independent work

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical/diploma in engineering

Job description

Etihad Airways is seeking a Riding Engineer (Line Maintenance International) to ensure airworthiness and reliability across Abu Dhabi and outstations. The role supports line maintenance operations, maintaining authorization validity and regulatory compliance, with duties at Abu Dhabi Line Maintenance or Etihad Engineering hangars as required.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in aircraft maintenance, including 3 years in Line Maintenance, and hold a valid license with multi-type ratings aviation