Certifying Engineer (CAR 66 B2) - Avionics & Electrical

About the role

Air Arabia is recruiting a Certifying Engineer (CAR 66 B2) for its upcoming invitation-only engineering recruitment event in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in mid-November 2026. Candidates should apply only if they can attend the event after being shortlisted and invited; event details are shared only with shortlisted candidates. The engineer carries out and supervises line and base-level maintenance on Air Arabia and third-party aircraft, with a focus on avionics and electrical systems, and ensures all work is certified and recorded in line with company procedures and regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Review task cards with the Maintenance Manager before starting work, then prepare and perform scheduled maintenance according to task cards, obtaining the right documentation, parts, tools and GSE.
• Carry out test and inspection tasks to identify and record defects, and troubleshoot and rectify them using Aircraft Maintenance Manuals.
• Sign off maintenance tasks performed or supervised, confirming that task cards and documents meet the required standard.
• Coordinate with other engineers and technicians, and supervise technicians on non-certifying tasks.
• Ensure safety precautions are followed, protect yourself and others, and manage human factors such as task continuity and handovers.
• Support other operational teams, represent Air Arabia professionally to flight crews and customers, and keep an eye on maintenance costs.

Required profile

• Holds or has held an EASA Part 66 or GCAA CAR 66 B2 licence with company maintenance approvals on the Airbus A320, and ability to obtain an unrestricted CAR 66 B2 category licence.
• In-depth knowledge of airframe and engine systems maintenance.
• At least 2 years' experience certifying maintenance on the Airbus A320 family, and at least 5 years in a line maintenance environment.
• Good English for technical communication and Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to obtain a UAE driving licence.