Etihad Airways Announces Multiple Aircraft Engineering Job Vacancies Abu Dhabi, UAE: Etihad Airways has announced multiple career opportunities for experienced aviation and aircraft engineering professionals as the airline continues to expand its fleet, international network and technical operations.
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The latest vacancies include opportunities for Licensed Station Engineer – London Heathrow, Airbus Fleet Engineer – Structures, and Licensed Aircraft Engineer. These positions are aimed at qualified professionals with significant experience in aircraft maintenance, fleet engineering, continuing airworthiness, technical services and aircraft certification.
The vacancies are particularly relevant to professionals holding recognised aircraft maintenance licences and engineering qualifications, as well as candidates with experience working in airline maintenance, CAMO, line maintenance, base maintenance and technical services environments.
1. Licensed Station Engineer – London Heathrow
Job Location: London Heathrow, United Kingdom
Employment Type: Full-time
Division: Operations & Guest Experience
Etihad Airways is seeking experienced professionals for the position of Licensed Station Engineer – London Heathrow as part of the expansion of its Line Maintenance International (LMI) function.
The role is based at London Heathrow Airport, one of the world’s major international aviation hubs. The successful candidate will provide frontline technical support and carry out aircraft maintenance activities while ensuring that all work complies with applicable aviation regulations, approved technical data and Etihad Airways procedures.
This position is particularly suitable for experienced aircraft engineers who have worked in line maintenance environments and hold the required aircraft maintenance licences and aircraft-type authorisations.
The Station Engineer will play an important role in maintaining aircraft serviceability and supporting the airline’s operational schedule.
Job Description
The Licensed Station Engineer – LMI is responsible for certifying and performing aircraft maintenance activities in accordance with approved technical data and applicable standards.
The engineer will be expected to ensure that aircraft assigned to the station remain airworthy and ready for operation.
The position requires a strong understanding of aircraft maintenance procedures, safety requirements, regulatory compliance and airline operational requirements.
The engineer will also be required to work effectively with other aviation professionals, maintenance teams and operational stakeholders.
Safety and quality responsibilities
Safety and quality are central to the position.
The Station Engineer must ensure that the correct aircraft effectivity is established before maintenance activities begin and that the latest approved maintenance data is referenced.
All maintenance work must be carried out according to company procedures, health and safety requirements, airport regulations and applicable aviation standards.
The successful candidate will be expected to maintain high standards throughout every stage of aircraft maintenance.
Aircraft maintenance and certification
The Station Engineer will carry out maintenance activities within the scope of their licence and company authorisation.
The engineer will also certify completed maintenance work where authorised to do so.
Proper documentation is an essential part of the role, and all maintenance activities must be accurately recorded in accordance with approved procedures.
Operational performance
The position also supports Etihad Airways’ operational performance objectives.
Aircraft availability and technical reliability are important to maintaining scheduled operations and on-time performance.
The Station Engineer will therefore need to balance operational requirements with safety and regulatory compliance.
While maintaining awareness of on-time performance targets, the engineer must ensure that aircraft airworthiness and safety standards are never compromised.
Cost management
The successful candidate will also be expected to maintain awareness of the Line Maintenance International expenditure budget.
This includes using manpower, time, materials and other resources efficiently.
The objective is to ensure that maintenance activities are completed effectively while avoiding unnecessary expenditure or wastage.
Aircraft cabin and exterior standards
The role also includes responsibility for maintaining aircraft exterior and interior cabin standards.
The engineer will be expected to ensure that assigned aircraft meet the standards expected of a major international airline.
This requires attention to both technical serviceability and overall aircraft presentation.
Technology and innovation
Etihad expects its engineering professionals to make effective use of modern technologies.
The Station Engineer will be expected to identify and utilise appropriate technological solutions that can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of maintenance operations.
This may include the use of digital systems, maintenance-management tools and other technologies supporting aircraft maintenance and technical operations.
Educational qualifications
Applicants should have one of the following:
- High School Leaving Certificate
- University qualification
- College qualification
In addition, candidates must hold a relevant aircraft maintenance licence.
Applicants should hold a GCAA licence or a licence that can be converted to a GCAA licence.
Aircraft-type authorisation
Candidates are required to have authorisation on two Etihad aircraft types at Level 3.
This requirement is particularly important because the position involves certifying and performing maintenance activities on Etihad aircraft.
Experience requirements
Applicants should have a minimum of 10 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
At least three years of this experience must have been in a Line Maintenance environment.
This makes the vacancy particularly suitable for experienced aircraft maintenance engineers who have developed substantial practical knowledge through airline or aviation maintenance operations.
Key skills
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Strong aircraft maintenance knowledge
- Experience in line maintenance
- Aircraft certification experience
- Knowledge of approved maintenance data
- Strong safety awareness
- Regulatory compliance knowledge
- Good technical documentation skills
- Ability to work under operational pressure
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Ability to work in an international airport environment
- Commitment to quality and aircraft airworthiness
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2. Airbus Fleet Engineer – Structures
Job Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Employment Type: Full-time
Division: Operations & Guest Experience
Etihad Airways is also recruiting for the position of Airbus Fleet Engineer – Structures in Abu Dhabi.
This is a fleet engineering and technical services position focused on Airbus aircraft and continuing airworthiness.
The Fleet Engineer will report to the Airbus Technical Fleet Manager – Fleet Management and will be responsible for supporting compliance with applicable aviation regulations and Etihad’s technical procedures.
The role is particularly suitable for engineers with experience in aircraft fleet management, CAMO, technical services, airline engineering or commercial aviation.
Job Description
The Airbus Fleet Engineer will support the continuing airworthiness of Etihad Airways’ Airbus fleet.
The position requires the engineer to review technical information, assess mandatory modifications, support engineering decisions and work with internal and external stakeholders to maintain high standards of aircraft safety and reliability.
The role combines technical engineering knowledge with project coordination, regulatory compliance and fleet management responsibilities.
Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins
One of the key responsibilities is reviewing Airbus-related Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and mandatory Service Bulletins (SBs) applicable to the Etihad fleet.
The Fleet Engineer must ensure that mandatory modifications are appropriately assessed and decisions are made within the required timeframe.
The engineer will also ensure that the relevant technical assessments are completed and that required actions are implemented to maintain aircraft airworthiness.
This requires detailed knowledge of aircraft technical documentation and regulatory requirements.
Working with aircraft manufacturers and MRO organisations
The position involves cooperation with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) organisations and internal Etihad departments.
The objective is to improve fleet reliability, support operational performance and identify opportunities to reduce maintenance and operational costs.
The Fleet Engineer may need to communicate with manufacturers and maintenance providers regarding technical issues, modifications, engineering requirements and aircraft reliability matters.
Strong technical communication and coordination skills are therefore important.
Modification projects
The successful candidate will also participate in aircraft modification activities.
This includes preparing and supporting business cases for modifications and facilitating decision-making through the Modification Review Committee.
The engineer may be required to assess the technical and operational implications of proposed modifications before they are implemented.
Engineering Orders and special checks
Another responsibility involves compiling Engineering Orders, Special Checks and Additional Engineering Requirements.
These documents and requirements can support aircraft modifications, aircraft-status assessments, reliability investigations and safety-related engineering activities.
The engineer must ensure that technical requirements are properly documented and aligned with approved procedures.
Technical projects
The Fleet Engineer will provide support for a range of technical projects.
These may include:
- Entry Into Service (EIS) projects
- End-of-aircraft-lease activities
- Aircraft modification projects
- Fleet reliability initiatives
- Technical improvement programmes
- Aircraft status assessments
The engineer may work with multiple departments and external partners during such projects.
Reliability and fleet performance
Fleet engineering plays an important role in improving aircraft reliability.
The successful candidate will contribute to identifying recurring technical issues and developing appropriate engineering solutions.
Improved fleet reliability can support aircraft availability and operational performance.
The engineer will therefore need to analyse technical information and work with relevant departments to address issues affecting aircraft reliability.
Safety and reporting culture
Etihad also expects fleet engineering professionals to contribute to a positive safety-reporting culture.
The successful candidate should report unsafe acts, unsafe conditions and safety risks through the appropriate systems.
The role involves promoting awareness of safety and encouraging colleagues to report potential risks.
Educational qualifications
Applicants should have tertiary qualifications that meet the eligibility requirements for membership as a chartered engineer.
Relevant degrees include:
- Bachelor of Aeronautical Engineering
- Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
- Bachelor of Electronics Engineering
- Other relevant engineering qualifications
Candidates should ensure that their qualifications meet the applicable professional and regulatory requirements.
Experience requirements
The vacancy generally prefers candidates with around three years of CAMO experience as a Fleet Engineer or Technical Services Engineer.
Alternatively, candidates may have approximately five years of job-related experience in commercial aviation technical services or airline engineering.
This makes the role suitable for professionals who have already worked in an airline engineering, CAMO or technical-services environment.
Additional experience
Experience with B1/B2 aircraft type training on Airbus A320, A350 or A380 fleets can be an advantage.
Experience using AMOS MIS is also considered beneficial.
Candidates with aircraft technical services experience and knowledge of fleet-management systems may therefore be well suited to this position.
Key skills
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Strong aircraft engineering knowledge
- Understanding of continuing airworthiness
- Knowledge of Airworthiness Directives
- Knowledge of Service Bulletins
- Fleet management experience
- CAMO or technical services experience
- Technical documentation skills
- Project-management abilities
- Problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and coordination abilities
- Commitment to aviation safety
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3. Licensed Aircraft Engineer
Job Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Employment Type: Full-time
Division: Operations & Guest Experience
Etihad Airways is also seeking experienced and certifying professionals for the position of Licensed Aircraft Engineer.
The position provides an opportunity for qualified aircraft engineers to work with one of the airline industry’s diverse and advanced fleets.
The role involves performing and certifying aircraft maintenance activities and providing technical guidance to Aircraft Technicians.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that maintenance is carried out safely, efficiently and in compliance with approved technical data, company procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
Job Description
The Licensed Aircraft Engineer will perform aircraft maintenance and certify their own work and the work of other authorised personnel after confirming that maintenance tasks have been completed correctly.
The position requires extensive aircraft maintenance experience and valid aircraft maintenance licensing.
The engineer will work within Etihad’s authorisation framework and will be expected to maintain high standards of safety, quality and operational performance.
Aircraft maintenance certification
A major responsibility of the role is certifying completed maintenance work.
Before certification, the engineer must verify that the relevant tasks have been performed in accordance with approved technical data and fall within the engineer’s authorisation.
This requires detailed knowledge of aircraft maintenance procedures and regulatory requirements.
The engineer must also ensure that all required documentation is completed accurately and within the applicable timeframe.
Safety and regulatory compliance
The engineer must carry out maintenance in compliance with:
- Etihad Airways procedures
- Health and safety requirements
- Airport regulations
- Aviation regulatory standards
- Approved technical data
- Safety and quality procedures
The engineer is also expected to follow the company’s Safety & Quality Management Manual (SQMM).
Leading and supporting technicians
The Licensed Aircraft Engineer will provide guidance and assistance to Aircraft Technicians.
This includes helping technicians understand maintenance requirements and ensuring that work is carried out safely and effectively.
The engineer will also help maintain professional working practices within the maintenance team.
Good leadership and communication skills are therefore important even though the position is primarily technical.
Shift preparation
The engineer will ensure that required materials, parts, tools, equipment and technical documentation are available at the beginning of each shift.
Proper preparation helps maintenance teams complete work efficiently and reduces delays caused by missing equipment or documentation.
Foreign Object Damage prevention
Maintaining a clean and hazard-free work environment is another important responsibility.
The engineer must help prevent Foreign Object Damage (FOD) by ensuring that tools, materials and other items are properly controlled and that work areas remain clean.
FOD prevention is an important part of aircraft maintenance safety.
Equipment and work-area inspections
The engineer will ensure that equipment and work areas remain clean, serviceable and safe.
The role may also include inspections of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and completion of relevant checklists.
Daily inspections of company vehicles before use may also be required, together with completion of the relevant Vehicle Maintenance Inspection form.
Training and professional development
Etihad expects its engineering employees to participate in training and professional-development activities.
The Licensed Aircraft Engineer will be expected to maintain and improve technical capabilities and contribute to the development of professional skills.
Continuous learning is important in aviation because aircraft technologies, maintenance procedures and regulatory requirements continue to evolve.
Safety culture
The successful candidate will also contribute to a positive safety culture.
This includes following established procedures, reporting safety concerns and encouraging colleagues to maintain strong safety standards.
The engineer is expected to promote positive reporting and help identify potential hazards before they result in operational problems.
Educational qualifications
Candidates should have one of the following:
- High School Leaving Certificate
- Diploma
- University degree
- College qualification
In addition, applicants must hold a valid aircraft maintenance licence.
Required aircraft maintenance licence
Candidates must possess a valid aircraft maintenance licence such as:
- GCAA
- EASA Part-66
- ICAO licence convertible to GCAA
The licence must meet the requirements applicable to the position and the aircraft types for which the engineer is authorised.
Experience requirements
Applicants should have approximately 7 to 10 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
This should include at least five years of overall certifying experience in a Line Maintenance or Base/Light Maintenance environment.
The position is therefore aimed at experienced aircraft engineers rather than entry-level candidates.
Aircraft-type experience
Applicants should have a minimum of two to three years of certifying experience on at least two Etihad aircraft type ratings at Level 3, with valid company authorisation.
The aircraft types listed in the vacancy include:
- Airbus A320
- Airbus A330 NEO
- Airbus A350
- Airbus A380
- Boeing 777
- Boeing 787
Experience with multiple aircraft types can be particularly relevant for engineers applying for this position.
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Etihad Airways Career Opportunities
The latest vacancies demonstrate the range of technical career opportunities available within Etihad Airways’ engineering and maintenance operations.
The airline is continuing to expand its fleet and international network under its Journey 2030 strategy.
Etihad describes Journey 2030 as a long-term plan focused on expanding its fleet, increasing its network and growing its workforce.
For experienced aircraft engineers, the expansion creates opportunities across line maintenance, fleet engineering, technical services and aircraft certification.
The vacancies also demonstrate the importance Etihad places on safety, continuing airworthiness, technical reliability and operational efficiency.
About Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways is the national airline of the United Arab Emirates and is headquartered in Abu Dhabi.
The airline operates an international network connecting Abu Dhabi with destinations across different regions.
As part of its long-term expansion plans, Etihad is working to increase its fleet, expand its network and strengthen its workforce.
The airline’s engineering and maintenance teams play an important role in maintaining aircraft safety, reliability and operational readiness.
For aviation professionals, these departments provide opportunities to work with modern aircraft and international aviation standards.
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