Role overview

This position is a Station Engineer responsible for line maintenance at an aviation hub. You will act as a technical expert, managing aircraft maintenance activities, resolving defects, and ensuring safe and timely aircraft release back into service. Etihad Airways is expanding significantly, with plans to double its fleet and grow passenger numbers as part of its Journey 2030 strategy.

Key responsibilities

Coordinate line maintenance work during shifts, prioritize technical defects and scheduled tasks, and allocate certified resources, tooling, and technical data to return aircraft to service safely and on schedule.
Review maintenance documentation for accuracy and current revision status before work begins, verify completed work, certify activities where authorized, and ensure all logbooks and release records are complete and submitted on time.
Investigate recurring defects and maintenance trends to identify root causes, recommend corrective actions, and escalate complex issues to engineering or planning teams to improve aircraft availability.
Maintain compliance with safety management systems, human factors protocols, electrical wiring interconnection systems, fuel tank safety procedures, and company standards by applying risk controls and reporting hazards.
Ensure technical facilities, engineering documentation, tooling, and ground support equipment are organized, current, and ready for use in a traceable environment that meets audit and operational standards.
Provide technical guidance to team members on task procedures, quality standards, and practical skills, and identify training needs to strengthen maintenance reliability and prevent repeat defects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent tertiary technical qualification meeting chartered engineer membership eligibility.
Minimum eight years of experience in line or base maintenance, including defect troubleshooting, certification support, and application of approved maintenance data.
Demonstrated experience coordinating technical work or providing subject matter expertise in an operational line maintenance environment.
Fluent English proficiency in both written and spoken communication; Arabic language skills are advantageous.
Safety Training certification in Human Factors.
Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) Certificate.
Fuel Tank Safety (FTS) Certificate.

What makes this role worth considering

This position is based in Manchester and offers the opportunity to work for a major international airline during a significant expansion phase. You will work as part of a technical team where your expertise directly supports safe operations and contributes to the airline’s strategic growth objectives.

How to apply

Use the Apply button to view the official job posting and submit your application on Etihad Airways Careers: Latest Jobs and How to Apply's careers site.

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