Lead B1 Certifying Engineer (Ethiopia Recruitment Event)

About the role

Air Arabia is recruiting for a Lead B1 Certifying Engineer through its invitation-only Engineering Recruitment Event in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 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 role leads a team of B1 Engineers and ensures the safe and efficient maintenance and repair of aircraft, while also performing B1 Certifying Engineer and Category C duties so that maintenance on airline and third-party aircraft complies with airline and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Verify that maintenance tasks have been carried out to the required standard by the Certifying Engineers.
• Distribute and allocate maintenance tasks to B1 Engineers and Lead Technicians within assigned timelines and in line with airline and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor progress and performance of B1 Engineers on shift and give regular feedback to the Shift Manager.
• Guide Base Maintenance Engineers and Lead Technicians, including troubleshooting defects, and escalate concerns to Shift Managers with suggested corrective measures.
• Initiate cost-saving projects within B1 scope, develop the skills of technicians and engineers, and orient new joiners into the team.
• Manage human factors and handover procedures to protect the continuity of critical maintenance tasks.
• Minimise waste of consumables and parts repair costs by avoiding work duplication.
• Prepare and perform scheduled aircraft maintenance according to task cards, obtaining and using the right documentation, parts, tools and ground support equipment.
• Review task cards with the Shift Manager, carry out tests and inspections, troubleshoot and rectify defects, and sign off completed tasks.
• Ensure safety measures, rules and regulations are followed and protect colleagues from injury.

Required profile

• EASA Part 66 or GCAA CAR 66 B1 Aircraft Maintenance License (unrestricted) and company maintenance approvals on the Airbus A320/A321.
• Category C authorization.
• 2+ years of experience and in-depth knowledge of B1 maintenance practices.
• Fluent English, verbal and written.
• Ability to lead and guide a team of Aircraft Engineers and Technicians.

Required skills

• Technical report writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.