Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

About the role

The Aircraft Maintenance Engineer will join an established aviation maintenance team, ensuring aircraft are safe, air‑worthy and ready for operation. You will be responsible for comprehensive maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting and repair of multiple aircraft systems.

Key responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft engines, avionics, airframe and electrical systems.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults and execute repairs in line with manufacturer standards and aviation regulations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams, engineers and quality assurance to drive continuous improvement and uphold safety protocols.
• Support regulatory inspections and audits to ensure compliance with FAA, GACA and EASA standards.
• Participate in troubleshooting complex technical issues and implement corrective actions.

Required profile

• Degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in aircraft maintenance engineering or technical services within a commercial aviation environment.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory authorities (FAA, GACA, EASA) and fundamental aircraft design and operation rules.
• Demonstrated expertise in aircraft systems, maintenance programmes, reliability analysis and modification control.
• Fluent in spoken, written and reading English.

Required skills

• Aircraft engine maintenance
• Avionics systems troubleshooting
• Airframe repair and inspection
• Electrical systems diagnostics
• Regulatory compliance (FAA, GACA, EASA)
• Maintenance documentation and record‑keeping
• Reliability analysis
• Modification control procedures