B1 Certifying Engineer (Airbus A320) - Sri Lanka Recruitment Event

About the role

Air Arabia is recruiting a B1 Certifying Engineer through its invitation-only engineering recruitment event in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in mid-November 2026. Candidates should apply only if they can attend the event in Colombo after being shortlisted and invited; event details are shared only with shortlisted candidates. The successful candidate carries out and supervises line and base-level maintenance on Air Arabia and third-party aircraft within the CAR 66 B1 licence category, ensuring work is certified and recorded accurately and on time.

Key responsibilities

• Review task cards with the Maintenance Manager before starting work, then prepare and perform scheduled maintenance, obtaining the right documentation, parts, tools and GSE.
• Carry out test and inspection tasks to identify and record defects, troubleshoot and rectify them using Aircraft Maintenance Manuals.
• Sign off maintenance tasks performed or supervised, verify that task cards and documents are complete, and coordinate with other engineers and technicians.
• Ensure safety: follow mandatory precautions, use proper GSE and protective equipment, and manage human factors such as task continuity and handovers.
• Support other operational teams, supervise and brief technicians, and present a professional image to flight crews, other companies' personnel and customers.
• Be aware of maintenance costs and minimise waste of consumables and part repairs.

Required profile

• Holds or has held an EASA Part 66 or GCAA CAR 66 B1 licence with company maintenance approvals on the Airbus A320, and commits to removing any licence limitations within 9 months of induction.
• Ability to obtain an unrestricted GCAA CAR 66 B1 licence.
• At least 2 years' experience certifying maintenance on the Airbus A320 family, and at least 5 years in a line/base maintenance environment.
• Good English for technical communication and good computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• Ability to obtain a UAE driving licence.