Station Engineer - Line Maintenance International - Manchester, UK

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

Station Engineer - Line Maintenance International - Manchester, UK

• Full-time
• Division: Operations & Guest Experience

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.

Acts as a subject matter expert in line maintenance engineering, resolving technical defects, validating work within authorization limits, and coordinating aircraft release activity so scheduled operations remain safe, compliant, and reliable. The role strengthens turnaround performance by applying approved maintenance data, maintaining accurate technical records, and improving the readiness of engineering information, tooling, and facilities across the line maintenance environment.

Accountabilities

• Coordinate assigned line maintenance work during the shift, prioritize defects and scheduled inputs, and align certified resources, tooling, and technical data so aircraft are returned to service safely, on time, and in accordance with approved maintenance data and release requirements
• Review effectivity, revision status, and task instructions before work starts, then verify completed work within authorization limits, certify where permitted, and confirm logbooks, worksheets, and release records are complete, accurate, and submitted on time for traceable aircraft handover to the relevant technical record system
• Analyze recurring defects, technical trends, and maintenance history to identify root causes, recommend corrective action, and elevate issues that require engineering, planning, or maintenance control intervention to protect aircraft availability and reduce repeat findings
• Maintain compliance with safety management, human factors, EWIS, fuel tank safety, and company procedures by applying risk controls, reporting hazards promptly, and reinforcing disciplined maintenance practices across the work area during troubleshooting and rectification activity
• Organize the readiness of technical facilities, aircraft engineering library material, tooling, and ground support equipment so the team works from current information in an orderly, traceable environment that can withstand audit and operational review
• Provide technical guidance on task familiarization, practical standards, and quality expectations, and assess capability gaps or training needs that strengthen shift performance, repeat defect prevention, and overall maintenance reliability within the line maintenance team

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering discipline, or an equivalent tertiary technical qualification that supports chartered engineer membership eligibility

Experience:

• 8+ years in line or base maintenance, including defect troubleshooting, certification support, and approved maintenance data application
• Experience coordinating technical work or providing subject matter guidance in an operational line maintenance environment
• Fluent in English, written and spoken; Arabic is an advantage

Certifications & Licenses:

• ValidAircraft Maintenance License(GCAA / EASA Part-66 / ICAO Type convertible to GCAA).
• Tertiary Qualifications that meet the eligibility requirements for membership as a chartered engineer
• Safety Training (Human Factor)
• Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIs) Certificate
• Fuel Tank Safety Certificate (FTS)

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.