Qatar Aeronautical Academy Doha: The Qatar Aeronautical Academy (QAA) has announced multiple career opportunities for qualified aviation professionals as part of its 2026 recruitment. The vacancies cover a wide range of specialised areas, including flight operations, aircraft maintenance, pilot training, flight dispatch, simulator operations, aviation safety, compliance monitoring and aviation technical training.
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The academy is looking for highly skilled professionals with relevant academic qualifications, aviation licences and industry experience. Several positions require extensive professional experience in aviation and specialised certifications under QCAA, EASA, ICAO and other recognised aviation frameworks.
Available Job Vacancies
1. Flight Operations Manager
The Flight Operations Manager position is intended for experienced aviation professionals responsible for the effective operation and administration of flight operations.
Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification and have at least 10 years of aviation industry experience, including a minimum of three years in flight operations involving flight planning and dispatch.
Applicants must have knowledge of QCAA and EASA aviation regulations and hold a valid Flight Dispatcher License or equivalent certification.
The role also involves managing aircraft availability, overseeing flying programmes, coordinating with ATC, maintaining operational documentation and preparing daily flying programmes.
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2. Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
QAA is also seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with extensive general aviation experience.
Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree or diploma in engineering in a relevant field and a current EASA Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s License – Category B1.2, covering at least three specified aircraft types, including DA42, DA40, PA28 and PA34.
Candidates should have at least eight years of experience as a type-rated licensed engineer and four years of recent certifying experience on the relevant aircraft types. At least two years of supervisory experience in a Part 145-approved maintenance organisation is also required.
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3. MPL Instructor
The MPL Instructor position is aimed at qualified aviation professionals with airline jet and multi-crew operational experience.
Applicants should hold or have held a professional pilot licence acceptable to QCAA, along with A320 type-rated airline pilot experience. A minimum of 1,500 hours in a multi-crew operational environment and 1,000 hours on aircraft above 20,000 kg are required.
Experience in MPL-related phase training, completion of an MPL instructor training course and an initial CRM course are also required.
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4. MPL Program Manager
The academy is also recruiting an MPL Program Manager.
Candidates should have at least 10 years of aviation industry experience, including at least two years in a supervisory position. The role also requires at least three years of teaching experience as a qualified flying instructor and at least one year of experience in running MPL programmes.
Completion of an MPL instructor training course and relevant educational qualifications are required.
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5. Avionics (B2) Engineer
The Avionics (B2) Engineer vacancy is aimed at experienced aircraft avionics professionals.
Applicants should hold a relevant engineering degree or diploma and a current EASA Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s License in Category B2 covering at least two relevant aircraft types.
Candidates should have eight years of experience as a type-rated licensed engineer and at least four years of recent certifying experience. Knowledge of glass-cockpit aircraft and experience using avionics test equipment are required.
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6. Simulator Maintenance and Operations Manager
QAA is seeking a Simulator Maintenance and Operations Manager with substantial experience in flight simulation and training facilities.
Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification and experience in FSTD certification processes and training facilities.
The position requires at least 10 years of experience in maintaining and operating a simulator training centre, including procurement of devices, as well as at least three years of managerial experience in FSTD maintenance management.
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7. Flight Instructor
The Flight Instructor position requires candidates to hold a bachelor’s degree or diploma in an aviation-related field and a valid ICAO, FAA or EASA ATPL or CPL with valid IR(A) and unrestricted FI(A).
Applicants must hold a valid Class I medical certificate and have at least 1,500 total flying hours, including 1,000 hours as a flight instructor.
At least four years of aviation experience, including two years in flight instruction, is required. ICAO Level 4 or higher English-language competency is also required.
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8. Flight Dispatch Instructor
The academy is recruiting a Flight Dispatch Instructor for its Airport Operations Department.
The position involves delivering ICAO-compliant training, conducting classroom instruction and assessments, mentoring trainees and developing training materials.
Candidates should hold a Flight Operations Officer, Flight Dispatcher or Aircraft Dispatcher certificate and licence in accordance with ICAO and QCAA requirements.
At least five years of operational flight-dispatch experience and three years of instructional experience in aviation are required. Knowledge of ICAO Doc 10106, Annex 6 and relevant QCAA regulations is also required.
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9. Compliance Monitoring & Safety Manager – Pilot Training
QAA is also looking for a Compliance Monitoring & Safety Manager – Pilot Training.
Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree or diploma in Aeronautical Science, Aviation Management, Flight Operations, Aviation Safety or a related discipline.
Applicants should have an ATPL, CPL, Flight Instructor Rating or equivalent professional aviation qualification, along with an approved Safety Management System course.
The position requires 8–10 years of aviation experience, including at least three years in compliance monitoring, quality assurance, safety management, auditing or a supervisory/management role.
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10. Compliance Monitoring & Safety Manager – Aircraft Engineering
Another senior vacancy is available for a Compliance Monitoring & Safety Manager – Aircraft Engineering.
Applicants should hold a degree or diploma in aircraft maintenance engineering, aeronautical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or a related field.
An EASA Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance License or equivalent recognised licence is required.
Candidates should have 8–10 years of aviation maintenance experience, including experience with Part-145 maintenance organisations, CAMO, aircraft maintenance training organisations, aviation academies or airline engineering departments.
At least three years of experience in compliance monitoring, quality assurance, safety management, auditing or a supervisory/management position is required.
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11. Aircraft Maintenance Technician
The Aircraft Maintenance Technician role is focused on aircraft inspections, repairs, modifications and maintenance activities under the supervision of licensed engineers.
Applicants should have completed an approved B1 or B2 Aeronautical Engineering course through a Part-147 Maintenance Training Organisation or equivalent.
At least three years of aircraft maintenance experience is required. Candidates with piston aircraft maintenance experience are preferred.
An EASA or ICAO Type II licence is considered an advantage for candidates seeking progression towards Licensed Engineer status.
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12. Theoretical Knowledge Instructor (Ground Instructor – ATPL)
QAA is also recruiting a Theoretical Knowledge Instructor (Ground Instructor – ATPL).
Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in an aviation-related field or equivalent qualification and at least five years of teaching experience at CPL-H/ATPL-H level or in equivalent military aviation subjects.
Applicants should have relevant flight-operations knowledge and must have completed an initial Methods of Instruction or Train-the-Trainer course of at least 30 hours.
Candidates should be capable of teaching a minimum of three ATPL subjects, including Principles of Flight for helicopters.
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13. Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Instructor – Avionics (B2)
The Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Instructor – Avionics (B2) position is aimed at experienced aviation maintenance and training professionals.
Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree or diploma in aviation or an equivalent engineering field and an EASA Part 66 B2 licence.
Candidates should also have Instructor, Practical Assessor or Examiner authorisation and relevant Part 145 release-to-service authorisation.
The position requires at least 10 years of aviation experience in aircraft maintenance or maintenance training and a minimum of three years of instructional experience with Part 147 Basic Training.
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How to Apply
Interested candidates are required to submit their CV along with a covering letter and evidence of qualifications and experience to the Qatar Aeronautical Academy’s recruitment email addresses:
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Please send the resume to the following email address.: [email protected]
About Qatar Aeronautical Academy
Qatar Aeronautical Academy (QAA) was established in 1977 as the Civil Aviation College of the Gulf States. Today, it is a specialised aviation education and training institution in Qatar, offering approved programmes and short courses across a range of civil aviation disciplines. The academy provides training for pilots, aircraft maintenance engineers, air traffic controllers, meteorologists, airport operations management personnel and flight dispatchers. It also conducts short courses in various aviation-related fields.
QAA aims to prepare qualified aviation professionals in line with international quality standards and focuses on developing the next generation of leaders in the civil aviation sector. Its programmes combine academic education with specialised aviation training. The academy also offers specialised academic programmes designed to provide students with the knowledge and practical skills required for careers in the aviation industry, both in Qatar and internationally.
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