Role overview

As a Station Technician – Line Maintenance, you will perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Etihad Airways aircraft to restore them to service and ensure safe, on-time operations. You will apply technical expertise across inspections, defect rectification, testing, and maintenance documentation while working within your authorization limits and escalating complex issues appropriately.

Key responsibilities

Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Etihad aircraft according to approved maintenance data, task cards, and work instructions, using correct tooling and test equipment to restore serviceability and release aircraft on time.
Inspect and rectify mechanical, electrical, avionics, and structural defects within your authorization limits, verify repairs before return to service, and escalate non-routine findings or repeat defects with clear technical detail.
Complete aircraft maintenance records, logbook entries, defect reports, and handover information accurately and promptly to ensure work remains traceable and the next shift can proceed without delay.
Apply safety, quality, and human factors requirements throughout your work area, maintain foreign object damage (FOD) control, inspect tooling and equipment before and after use, and keep materials and components in serviceable condition.
Conduct functional checks, operational tests, and post-maintenance inspections to confirm repaired systems meet operational requirements and identify any follow-up work before aircraft release.
Share practical knowledge with junior technicians and coordinate with engineers, planning, stores, technical records, and quality teams to resolve defects and maintain consistent maintenance standards.

Requirements

Hold a technical diploma or vocational qualification in aircraft maintenance, mechanical, electrical, avionics, or a related discipline.
Have 4 to 7 years of aircraft maintenance experience in line or base maintenance within an airline or maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) environment.
Demonstrate hands-on experience with aircraft systems troubleshooting, defect rectification, maintenance documentation, and functional testing.
Be fluent in English, both written and spoken.
Knowledge of Arabic is advantageous.

What makes this role worth considering

Etihad Airways is executing an ambitious growth strategy through its Journey 2030 plan, which includes doubling its fleet, expanding its network to over 125 destinations, and tripling passenger numbers. This expansion creates genuine opportunities for career development within a dynamic, internationally-focused airline organization.

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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