Lead Development Engineer – CAMO & Aircraft Reliability

NES Fircroft; Doha; On-site; QAR 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Development Engineer to join our Doha, Qatar team. The role focuses on CAMO compliance, airworthiness management, and continuous improvements across maintenance programmes and reliability optimization.

The successful candidate will review directives, liaise with OEMs and vendors, and support with technical investigations, problem solving, and documentation. A strong aviation background and knowledge of QCAA/EASA/FAA standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in Continuing Airworthiness Management (CAMO) within the aviation industry.
• Strong knowledge of QCAA/EASA/FAA airworthiness regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience in aircraft reliability analysis, maintenance programmes, and MEL management.
• Ability to interpret Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, and engineering documentation.
• Experience supporting aircraft modifications, technical investigations, and defect resolution.
• Good understanding of aircraft systems, engines, APUs, and maintenance processes.
• Strong stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in technical report writing and engineering change management.
• Experience working with aircraft manufacturers, MROs, or airline engineering departments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with CAMO regulations and continuing airworthiness requirements.
• Review and implement Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, and other technical publications.
• Analyse aircraft reliability data and develop corrective actions to improve performance and cost efficiency.
• Support maintenance teams with technical troubleshooting, repetitive defects, and AOG situations.
• Investigate technical incidents (TORs, MORs, ASRs) and recommend preventive measures.
• Manage aircraft modifications, engineering changes, inspections, and component shop visits.
• Liaise with OEMs, vendors, and internal stakeholders on technical and engineering matters.
• Support procurement activities through technical evaluations, RFIs, RFPs, and product specifications.
• Drive process improvements while ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards.

Skills

CAMO & Airworthiness Management

QCAA Regulations & Compliance

Aircraft Reliability Engineering

Maintenance Programmes & MEL

Airworthiness Directives & Service Bul

Aircraft Systems, Engines & APU Maint

Engineering Modifications & Change Mg

Technical Investigations & Root Cause

Engineering Documentation & Vendor Mg

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Aeronautical, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

NES Fircroft is seeking a Development Engineer to join our Doha, Qatar team. The role focuses on CAMO compliance, airworthiness management, and continuous improvements across maintenance programmes and reliability optimization.

The successful candidate will review directives, liaise with OEMs and vendors, and support with technical investigations, problem solving, and documentation. A strong aviation background and knowledge of QCAA/EASA/FAA standards are essential.