Aircraft Engineers - Recruitment Event | Dammam

Riyadh Air; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Riyadh Air seeks Licensed Aircraft Engineers (LAEs) to join our Engineering team in Riyadh. You will perform maintenance, inspections, defect rectification, modifications, troubleshooting and certification on the Boeing 787 and Airbus A321 fleets, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and approved manufacturer documentation.

Candidates should hold a Diploma or Certificate in Aircraft Maintenance and have at least 5 years of maintenance experience, including certifying work within the

Qualifications

• Diploma/Certificate in Aircraft Maintenance, Engineering or equivalent.
• Valid GACA / EASA or other CAA Aircraft Maintenance License.
• Boeing 787 and/or Airbus A320 Level III Type training (practical and theoretical).
• Last five (5) years aircraft maintenance experience records (logbook) stamped and signed by MRO/Operator QA.
• Recency letter from current (and previous) employers outlining scope of work and duration, stamped and signed by QA Department.
• Current and previous Certification Authorisations issued by Operators and/or MROs.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, inspections, defect rectification, modifications and troubleshooting on the Boeing 787 and Airbus A321 fleets.
• Complete certification activities in accordance with regulatory requirements and manufacturer documentation.
• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft systems, structures and avionics.
• Lead and coach maintenance personnel and promote a Just Culture with proper incident reporting.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Maintenance leadership

Education

Diploma/Certificate in Aircraft Maintenance

Job description

About the Company

Riyadh Air (RX), headquartered in the Saudi Capital, is the new national airline that’s shaping the future of flying. It seeks to lead the aviation industry by transforming Saudi Arabia into a global aviation and trade hub – a digitally native airline that will connect the kingdom to more than 100 destinations.

About the Role

Are you passionate about aircraft maintenance and committed to the highest standards of safety, compliance, and technical excellence? We are seeking experienced Licensed Aircraft Engineers (LAEs) to join our Engineering team.

This opportunity is open to qualified engineers from the following disciplines:

• Airframe and Powerplant (B1)


• Avionics (B2)


• Cabin


• Structures

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for performing maintenance, inspections, defect rectification, modifications, troubleshooting, and certification activities on our Boeing 787 and Airbus 321 fleet as required. You will ensure all work is completed in accordance with regulatory requirements, company procedures, and approved manufacturer documentation.

Depending on your licence category and area of expertise, you will carry out and certify scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities on aircraft systems, structures, cabin interiors, avionics equipment, engines, and components. You will play a critical role in ensuring aircraft airworthiness and operational readiness while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.

With a natural ability to lead in a fast-paced operational environment, you will supervise and coach maintenance personnel, support line maintenance operations, and contribute to minimizing aircraft downtime. You will also actively promote a Just Culture and ensure all incidents and occurrences are reported through the Safety Management System.

Simply put, your expertise will help keep our aircraft safe, reliable, and ready to fly.

About You

You hold a Diploma, Certificate or equivalent Aircraft Maintenance qualification and have a minimum of 5 years aircraft maintenance experience, including recent certifying experience within your licence category.

The following mandatory documents are required and must be uploaded as part of your application:

• Diploma/Certificate in Aircraft Maintenance, Engineering or equivalent


• Valid GACA / EASA or other CAA Aircraft Maintenance License


• Boeing 787 and/or Airbus A320 Level III Type training (practical and theoretical)


• Last five (5) years aircraft maintenance experience records (logbook) stamped and signed by MRO/Operator Quality Assurance department.


• Recency letter from current (and previous employers if applicable) outlining scope of work and work duration, stamped and signed by Maintenance Repair Organisations (MRO) Quality Assurance Department


• Current and previous Certification Authorisations issued by Operators and/or MROs

Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications now and will be in touch with qualified candidates soon.