Lead Engineer - (Gulfstream G650 & G700)

Qatar Airways; Doha; On-site; QAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Qatar Airways Group seeks a highly skilled licensed engineer to oversee serviceability and airworthiness of the Qatar Executive aircraft. The role ensures timely maintenance and adherence to QCAA and Qatar Airways standards, optimizing safety and cost efficiency.

Key duties include supervising resources, releasing work to service, coordinating with OEMs and vendors, and guiding the technical team to maintain high safety and reliability of the QE fleet.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with 6 years of job related experience.
• Licensed engineer with Gulfstream type rating/authorization.
• Recognized diploma in aircraft trade.
• In depth knowledge of aircraft maintenance fundamentals.
• Holder of ICAO mechanical or avionics license (preferably EASA).
• Previous supervisory experience in line/base maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage resources to ensure optimal maintenance coverage.
• Authorize and release work to service following QE and regulatory standards.
• Assess work procedures and equipment for improvements.
• Coordinate with OEMs, vendors and QE departments to resolve defects.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Recognized diploma in aircraft trade

Licensed engineer with Gulfstream 650ER/700 type rating

In depth knowledge of aircraft maintenance fundamentals

Knowledge of air legislation

ICAO mechanical or avionics license (preferably EASA)

Aircraft type rating for QE operations

Experience in supervisory line and base maintenance

Job description

General Information

Ref #

233973

Location

Job family

• Closing Date: 2026-11-12

Description

About the role

Directly responsible for the serviceability and airworthiness of the Qatar Executive (QE) aircraft while utilizing the highest standards of practice in accordance with QCAA regulations and QR standards and procedures to ensure the continued safety of flight for this aircraft. Ensures timely performance of all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities to the QE aircraft assigned to him. Ensures that all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance conducted to the assigned aircraft is carried out to the highest maintenance standards and safety in the most productive and cost-effective manner using all available resources at his disposal.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• The supervision, direction and management of resources under his jurisdiction to achieve the most effective maintenance, and the management of the shift resources to ensure leave, training, sickness, and other absences are adequately covered to provide optimum shift coverage.
• Exercising his license/approval in relation to the accomplishment of scheduled, unscheduled maintenance and rectification of defects, to ensure maintenance is accomplished to the required standard and the operating program is achieved in an efficient and safe manner. The recording and issues Certificate of Release to service the work accomplished in accordance with the current TPM, QE, CPM and other third-party customer procedure and legislation.
• Viewing the work and resources allocated and required to ensure expedient rectification of defect utilizing allocated staff.
• Effective management of the aircraft technical team.
• Accountable for the total performance of the group under his supervision.
• Advise the Maintenance Manager of any impending issues or areas of concern that may have an impact aircraft and in particular cabin system serviceability.
• Responsible for the final release of work while ensuring tasks are performed to meet QE standards and targets such as aircraft availability, system reliability and level of acceptable deferred defects.
• Review work procedures, equipment and standards to propose improvements to ensure work processes are effective.
• Implement solutions to technical problems within his range of operations.
• Provide assistance to other QE departments, as required, to define, develop and prepare maintenance work packages.
• Ensure aircraft maintenance tasks are accomplished in accordance company policies and procedures, with special focus on documenting maintenance activities.
• Work together with OEM's, vendors and supplier to find solutions to defects and/or problems affecting the operation of the aircraft.
• Train and develop other employees, for proper succession planning and risk management.
• Perform other department duties related to his/her position as directed by the Head of the Department.

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Qualification

About you

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with 6 years of job related experience.
• Licensed engineer capable holding a type rating\authorization on Gulfstream 650ER or Gulfstream 700
• 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.

About Qatar Airways Group

Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We’ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don’t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.
So, whether you’re creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community