Riding Engineer (Line Maintenance International)

Etihad; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Etihad Airways relies on skilled Riding Engineers to maintain aircraft airworthiness and reliability across outstations and Abu Dhabi. The role ensures regulatory compliance, maintains licenses, and delivers high-quality maintenance to support on-time operations in a global network.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in aircraft maintenance, with 2–3 years certifying experience on Etihad types, and a strong ability to work independently in an international environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and coordination with operations teams.
• Attention to detail in inspection, documentation, and compliance.
• Regulatory awareness for UAE/GCAA and Etihad standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform riding engineer duties in accordance with maintenance documents, policies and regulations.
• Ensure UAE GCAA regulatory compliance and Etihad Technical standards.
• Maintain licenses, approvals, and authorizations; plan renewals at least six months before expiry.
• Deliver high-quality maintenance to release aircraft safely, on time, and per schedule.
• Apply technical judgement to resolve defects during line operations.
• Maintain aircraft exterior and interior cabin standards to match Etihad's brand and customer experience.
• Promote use of digital tools and industry best practices to improve efficiency, reliability and safety.
• Review industry occurrences to support continuous improvement across Line Maintenance and Cabin Maintenance.
• Support Etihad’s OGSM framework as the core driver of performance, safety, and reliability.
• Contribute to a strong safety culture through professional conduct and continuous learning.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Regulatory awareness

Independent work

Line maintenance experience

Education

GCAA / EASA Part-66 / ICAO license (to GCAA)

Engineering diploma/degree preferred

Job description

At Etihad, we’re shaping the next decade of aviation. As part of our Journey 2030 strategy, we’re set to double our fleet, expand our network to over 125 destinations, and triple our passenger numbers.

Job Description

Riding Engineer is responsible for performing riding engineer duties to ensure continued aircraft airworthiness and operational reliability. The role supports Line Maintenance operations across outstations and Abu Dhabi as required, ensuring full authorization coverage, regulatory compliance, and adherence to approved maintenance data. The Engineer may be rostered to Abu Dhabi Line Maintenance or Etihad Engineering hangars to maintain authorization validity and meet duty hour requirements.

Accountabilities

• Perform all riding engineer duties in strict accordance with approved aircraft maintenance documents, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure full compliance with UAE GCAA regulations and Etihad Technical standards.
• Maintain valid licenses, approvals, and authorizations; proactively communicate upcoming training or renewal requirements to Resource Management and LMI Management at least six (6) months prior to expiry.
• Operational Performance: Deliver high-quality aircraft maintenance activities to ensure aircraft are released to service safely, on time, and in accordance with the approved operating schedule.
• Apply best-practice technical judgment to resolve defects effectively during line operations and riding duties.
• Service Excellence: Maintain aircraft exterior and interior cabin standards in line with Etihad Airways’ world-class brand and customer experience expectations
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Promote the use of modern tools, digital systems, and industry best practices to enhance efficiency, reliability, and safety.
• Review industry occurrences and external best practices to support continuous improvement across Line Maintenance International operations.
• Strategy & Culture: Support the implementation of Etihad’s OGSM framework as the core driver for operational performance, safety, and reliability within Line Maintenance and Cabin Maintenance activities.
• Actively contribute to a strong safety culture through professional conduct, compliance, and continuous learning.

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 of 2-3 years of certifying experience on at least 2 of Etihad aircraft type ratings (Level 3) - Airbus 320 / 350 / 380, Boeing 777 / 787 - with valid company authorization.
• Minimum 5 years of aircraft maintenance experience, including at least 3 years in a Line Maintenance environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of line maintenance and defect rectification.
• Clear communication and effective coordination with operational stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and regulatory awareness.
• Proactive, adaptable, and capable of operating independently in an international operational environment.

Additional Information

Etihad Airways is more than the UAE’s national airline - we’re shaping the future of global aviation. From our hub in Abu Dhabi, we connect people across continents and cultures, while driving our "Journey 2030" ambition to double our fleet, expand our network and grow our people for a new era of excellence. Join us and become part of a vision where the world is your workplace and extraordinary experiences take flight.

To learn more visit www.etihad.com