Lead B1 Certifying Engineer – CAT C
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Our client is a leading budget airline in the Middle East, and they are currently looking for a Lead B1 Certifying Engineer – CAT C who will lead an assigned team of B1 Engineers ensuring the safe and efficient maintenance and repair of aircraft. This is a full-time permanent position which requires relocation with education sponsorship and visa provided for successful incumbents. Job Responsibilities Verify that maintenance tasks have been carried out to the required standard by the respective Certifying Engineers.
Allocate and oversee B1 Engineers and Lead Technicians, ensuring tasks are completed on time and in full compliance with airline, regulatory, and documentation requirements. Monitor shift performance, providing technical guidance, troubleshooting support, and ensuring proper coordination, continuity, and handover of assigned work. Conduct and supervise aircraft maintenance, including scheduled tasks, inspections, tests, defect identification, troubleshooting, and rectification in accordance with approved procedures and manuals.
Sign off completed work within authorised scope, ensuring task cards, records, and associated documents meet required standards. Provide regular performance feedback to the Shift Manager, escalating issues, proposing corrective actions, and supporting the development of Engineers and Technicians, including onboarding of new joiners. Manage safety and human factors, ensuring correct use of GSE/PPE, adherence to maintenance procedures, avoidance of task interruption, and proper shift handover practices.
Support cost‑efficient maintenance, maintaining awareness of time/material usage, preventing waste or duplication, and initiating cost‑saving improvements within the B1 scope. Job Requirements Holds/has held an EASA Part 66 or GCAA CAR 66 B1 Aircraft Maintenance License (unrestricted) and company maintenance approvals on the Airbus A320/A321, with 2+ years of experience. Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Ability to lead and guide a team of Aircraft Engineers & Technicians. Category C Authorization. Strong technical report writing skills. Fluent in English (verbal and written). Please APPLY NOW if you are interested with your latest up-to-date CV. Do note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.