Lead Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Airworthiness & Safety

Qatar Airways; Doha; On-site; QAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Qatar Airways is seeking a Senior Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to safeguard serviceability and airworthiness of QE aircraft. You will ensure timely maintenance, comply with QCAA and QR standards, and lead a technical team to deliver safe, efficient operations.

The role emphasizes license management, release authorization, and collaboration with OEMs to resolve defects while maintaining high safety and cost efficiency. A supervisory background is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with 6 years of job related experience.
• Licensed engineer capable of holding a minimum of one QE aircraft type authorization.
• Recognized diploma in aircraft trade.
• In depth knowledge of aircraft maintenance fundamentals appropriate to his area of employment.
• Sound knowledge of air legislation.
• Holder of ICAO mechanical or avionics license, preferably EASA License.
• Recognized aircraft type rating, preferably an at least one aircraft operated or planned to be operated by QE.
• Previous experience in a supervisory role performing line and base maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage resources to achieve effective maintenance and optimum shift coverage.
• Exercise license/approval for scheduled/unscheduled maintenance and issue release certificates.
• Review work and resources to expedite defect rectification.
• Lead the aircraft technical team and ensure overall performance of the group.
• Advise Maintenance Manager on issues impacting aircraft and cabin systems serviceability.
• Authorize final release of work ensuring QE standards and aircraft availability targets.
• Update procedures and equipment standards to improve work processes.
• Collaborate with OEMs/vendors to resolve defects affecting operation.
• Train and develop staff for proper succession planning and risk management.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Head of Department.

Skills

Licensed engineer

Aircraft type rating

Supervisory experience

Air legislation knowledge

QE/QCAA regulations

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Diploma in aircraft trade

ICAO mechanical/avionics license (EASA preferred)

Job description

Qatar Airways is seeking a Senior Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to safeguard serviceability and airworthiness of QE aircraft. You will ensure timely maintenance, comply with QCAA and QR standards, and lead a technical team to deliver safe, efficient operations.

The role emphasizes license management, release authorization, and collaboration with OEMs to resolve defects while maintaining high safety and cost efficiency. A supervisory background is essential.