Liscenced Aircraft Engineer B1

Swan Global; Doha; On-site; QAR 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Swan Global in Qatar is seeking an experienced B1 licensed aircraft maintenance professional to perform, supervise, and certify maintenance on commercial aircraft in line with EASA/QCAA/ICAO guidelines.

You will oversee base maintenance, supervise mechanics, ensure airworthiness, and coordinate with Maintenance Control, Engineering, and Quality to maintain safety, regulatory compliance, and punctual operations.

Qualifications

• Valid B1 Aircraft License – MANDATORY.
• License issued by EASA / QCAA / ICAO-recognized authority or other accepted aviation authority.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant aircraft maintenance experience.
• MANDATORY hands-on Base Maintenance experience.
• Current and valid B1 type rating on the relevant aircraft type.
• Proven experience on commercial aircraft.
• Experience on A320 Family, A350, A380, B777 and/or B787 preferred.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft mechanical, electrical, powerplant, and systems.
• Good knowledge of approved maintenance data and aviation regulations.
• Experience in heavy/base maintenance checks (C-checks, structural inspections, scheduled checks).
• Good command of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Perform and certify scheduled and unscheduled maintenance within B1 license privileges.
• Carry out base maintenance inspections, maintenance, defect rectification, and troubleshooting.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical, powerplant, and aircraft system defects.
• Perform maintenance per approved manuals, documentation, and procedures.
• Conduct inspections and functional checks after maintenance activities.
• Ensure airworthiness and serviceability requirements are maintained.
• Supervise Aircraft Mechanics and Technicians during maintenance activities.
• Provide technical guidance and on-the-job support to maintenance personnel.
• Complete aircraft maintenance records and technical documentation accurately.
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulations, safety standards, and quality procedures.
• Support aircraft recovery and operational maintenance activities when required.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Control, Engineering, Quality, and other departments.

Skills

B1 Aircraft License

Base maintenance experience

Aircraft systems knowledge

English communication

Job description

Responsible for performing, supervising, troubleshooting, and certifying aircraft maintenance activities within the scope of a valid B1 Aircraft Maintenance License, ensuring aircraft safety, airworthiness, reliability, and compliance with approved maintenance data and applicable aviation regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform and certify scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance within B1 license privileges.
• Carry out hands-on Base Maintenance inspections, maintenance, defect rectification, and troubleshooting.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical, powerplant, and aircraft system defects.
• Perform maintenance in accordance with approved maintenance manuals, technical documentation, and company procedures.
• Conduct inspections and functional checks following maintenance activities.
• Ensure aircraft airworthiness and serviceability requirements are maintained.
• Supervise Aircraft Mechanics and Technicians during maintenance activities.
• Provide technical guidance and on-the-job support to maintenance personnel.
• Complete aircraft maintenance records and technical documentation accurately.
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulations, safety standards, quality procedures, and approved maintenance practices.
• Support aircraft recovery and operational maintenance activities when required.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Control, Engineering, Quality, and other relevant departments.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Valid B1 Aircraft License – MANDATORY.
• License must be issued by EASA / QCAA / ICAO-recognized authority or other accepted aviation authority.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant aircraft maintenance experience.
• MANDATORY hands-on Base Maintenance experience.
• Current and valid B1 type rating/certification privileges on the relevant aircraft type.
• Proven experience on commercial aircraft.
• Experience on A320 Family, A350, A380, B777 and/or B787 is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft mechanical, electrical, powerplant, and aircraft systems.
• Good knowledge of approved maintenance data, maintenance procedures, and aviation regulations.
• Experience in heavy/base maintenance checks such as C-check, structural inspections, scheduled checks, or major maintenance inputs.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

PREFERRED

• Commercial airline or MRO experience.
• Previous certifying staff experience.
• Experience working with modern Airbus and/or Boeing aircraft.