Certifying Engineer - Line Maintenance (Airbus A320)

About the role

Air Arabia is looking for a Certifying Engineer for line maintenance in Sharjah. The successful candidate carries out, supervises and certifies line maintenance tasks on Air Arabia and third-party aircraft under CAR 66 B1 licence authorisation, covering inspections, defect rectification, repairs and component replacement. All maintenance must be performed, certified and recorded accurately and in a timely manner, in line with Air Arabia procedures and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Review assigned 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, troubleshoot and rectify them using Aircraft Maintenance Manuals and Engineering Department instructions.
• 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 repair costs.

Required profile

• EASA Part 66 or GCAA CAR 66 B1 licence with company maintenance approvals on the Airbus A320; must remove any licence limitations within 9 months of induction.
• Ability to obtain an unrestricted GCAA CAR 66 B1 category licence.
• In-depth knowledge of airframe and engine systems maintenance.
• At least 2 years certifying maintenance on the Airbus A320 family and at least 5 years in a line maintenance environment.
• Good English for technical communication and ability to obtain a UAE driving licence.

Required skills

• Good computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Line maintenance certification and supervision of technicians