Riding Engineer (Line Maintenance International)

About the role

Etihad Airways is hiring a Riding Engineer for its Line Maintenance International team. The role ensures aircraft airworthiness and operational reliability by performing riding engineer duties and supporting Line Maintenance operations across outstations and Abu Dhabi as required. The engineer may be rostered to Abu Dhabi Line Maintenance or Etihad Engineering hangars to keep authorisation valid and meet duty-hour requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Perform riding engineer duties in line with approved aircraft maintenance documents, company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with UAE GCAA regulations and Etihad Technical standards.
• Maintain valid licences, approvals and authorisations, and inform Resource Management and LMI Management of renewal needs at least six months before expiry.
• Deliver high-quality maintenance so aircraft are released safely, on time and in line with the approved operating schedule.
• Use sound technical judgement to resolve defects during line operations and riding duties.
• Maintain aircraft exterior and interior cabin standards in line with Etihad's brand and customer experience expectations.
• Promote modern tools, digital systems and best practices, review industry occurrences and support continuous improvement.
• Support the implementation of Etihad's OGSM framework and contribute to a strong safety culture.

Required profile

• High school certificate or equivalent; technical or engineering diploma/degree preferred.
• Valid aircraft maintenance licence (GCAA / EASA Part-66 / ICAO Type convertible to GCAA).
• At least 2-3 years of certifying experience on at least two of Etihad's aircraft types (Level 3) such as Airbus A320/A350/A380 or Boeing 777/787, with valid company authorisation.
• Minimum 5 years of aircraft maintenance experience, including at least 3 years in a Line Maintenance environment.
• Ability to work independently in an international operational environment.

Required skills

• Strong technical knowledge of line maintenance and defect rectification.
• Clear communication and coordination with operational stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and regulatory awareness.