Licensed Engineer - B1 Cabin

Riyadh Air; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline in the region is seeking a Licensed Engineer for cabin maintenance. In this role, you will supervise a team of technicians to ensure cabin quality and compliance with regulations. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, certifying maintenance tasks, and managing documentation for aircraft serviceability. The ideal candidate will possess a GACA Aircraft Maintenance License and have extensive experience in aviation operations, alongside strong collaborative and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Considerable experience in commercial air transport line maintenance operations.
• Ability to work safely under strict regulations.
• Experience managing teams within an aviation environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Technicians performing maintenance on aircraft.
• Conduct inspections and certify maintenance tasks.
• Complete maintenance documentation accurately.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Promote safety culture and report incidents.

Skills

Aviation technical knowledge

Team collaboration

GACA regulations

Risk management techniques

Communication skills

Education

GACA Aircraft Maintenance License

Job description

About the Role

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national airline based in Riyadh, is recruiting experienced Licensed Engineers to maintain our brand-new aircraft. We are looking for global talent to build on our ambition to be the world’s most inspiring airline with an exceptional guest experience.

Job Role

The Licensed Engineer – Cabin is responsible for all aspects of cabin and appearance maintenance across the B787, A321, and other aircraft types. This includes leading a team of technicians to ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with regulatory and company standards. The role plays a key part in maintaining cabin quality, minimizing downtime, and supporting Riyadh Air’s operational excellence.

General Activities

• Supervise a team of Technicians and Mechanics performing Line Maintenance on our aircraft.
• Conduct inspections and certify both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks, ensuring timely defect rectification to maintain aircraft serviceability.
• Complete all assigned work in a timely manner to optimize aircraft downtime.
• Ensure aircraft technical logbook, maintenance documentation, job cards, work packages, and zonal handovers are completed accurately and within prescribed timescales.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness within assigned work areas.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company processes, and procedures.
• Promote a just culture and report all incidents and occurrences in the Safety Management System.
• Highlight any technical issues, discrepancies, or other concerns to the Duty Manager.
• Support the Cabin Line Maintenance Manager with the day‑to‑day running of allocated aircraft and be able to deputize during periods of absence.
• Actively support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and lean principles.
• Undertake any reasonable activities as required, including working away from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Health and Safety

• Understand individual operational safety and security responsibilities.
• Be aware of personal health and safety and the health and safety of others at work.
• Strict adherence to company policies and procedures.

Profile Requirements

Professional Experience

• Broad aviation technical knowledge, including considerable experience within commercial air transport line maintenance operations on wide-body and narrow-body aircraft.

Academic Qualifications

• Hold a GACA Aircraft Maintenance License or have the ability to transfer to one.

Competency Requirements

• Ability to hold the appropriate security clearance required for the role.
• Active team player with strong collaboration skills.
• Extensive knowledge of GACA regulations.
• Understanding of risk management techniques and principles of Safety Management Systems (SMS).
• Strong communication skills at all levels, both internal and external to the organization.