Senior Station Engineer, Line Maintenance — International

Etihad Airways; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Etihad Airways is seeking a Station Engineer - Line Maintenance International based in Manchester, UK. This full-time role focuses on resolving defects, validating work within authorization limits, and coordinating aircraft release to keep operations safe and on schedule.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering discipline, have 8+ years in line/base maintenance, and are fluent in English (Arabic an advantage).

Qualifications

• 8+ years in line or base maintenance and defect troubleshooting.
• Experience coordinating technical work in an operational line maintenance environment.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate line maintenance work during the shift, prioritize defects and inputs, and align resources so aircraft are returned to service safely and on time.
• Review effectivity, revision status, and task instructions before work starts; verify completed work and release records for traceable aircraft handover.
• Analyze recurring defects and maintenance history to identify root causes and escalate issues requiring engineering or planning intervention.
• Maintain compliance with safety management, EWIS, fuel tank safety, and company procedures via risk controls and prompt hazard reporting.
• Organize readiness of technical facilities, tooling, and information so the team works from current, auditable data.
• Provide technical guidance on task familiarization and training needs to strengthen shift performance and reliability.

Skills

Line maintenance engineering

Defect resolution

Aircraft release coordination

Technical records management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering discipline

Job description

Etihad Airways is seeking a Station Engineer - Line Maintenance International based in Manchester, UK. This full-time role focuses on resolving defects, validating work within authorization limits, and coordinating aircraft release to keep operations safe and on schedule.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering discipline, have 8+ years in line/base maintenance, and are fluent in English (Arabic an advantage).