About the role

Qatar Airways is hiring a Licensed Aircraft Engineer (B1) for Light Maintenance within Technical Engineering in Doha. In this position, you will carry out aircraft maintenance work that directly supports flight operations, including maintenance checks and duties that fall under your authorization. The role calls for technical expertise, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

Operational responsibilities

• Organize assigned work in a practical and efficient way, and use tools or equipment for the task while following Qatar Airways and customer procedures.
• Assess existing work methods and standards, and recommend changes where they do not support effective execution.
• Take responsibility for the final release of completed work, making sure tasks meet company and customer standards, including dispatch reliability and acceptable deferred defect levels.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed according to established policies and procedures, and that Qatar Airways/customer quality expectations are met.
• Support both internal teams and external customers in a professional and effective manner.
• Resolve technical issues within your authorized scope and help maintain aircraft/component serviceability to support schedule requirements.

Leadership responsibilities

• Supervise mechanics and technical assistants to ensure work is completed efficiently, follows procedures, and achieves task goals.
• Guide technicians and aircraft mechanics, including on-the-job coaching and training.
• Set team objectives and priorities so they align with business goals.
• Review team objectives, plans, and procedures regularly, and update them when necessary.
• Ensure staff under your control follow published technical and safety requirements, along with manual instructions, customer procedures, and other relevant publications.
• Assign priorities to the team so resources are used effectively and scheduled checks and tasks are completed on time.
• When overseeing others, make sure workmanship quality remains high and the appropriate tools are used for each task.

About the company

Qatar Airways Group has grown from a small fleet into a large international business operating across multiple divisions. The organization emphasizes ambition, growth, innovation, and delivering exceptional experiences while contributing to a global community.

Qualification and experience

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification and have at least 4 years of role-related experience. Acceptable educational backgrounds include a diploma in aircraft maintenance, a trade or vocational aircraft maintenance qualification, or a degree such as B.Eng. or BSc in aircraft engineering, or an equivalent credential.

Candidates must also hold at least one full Qatar Airways main fleet ICAO/QCAA certification. For internal applicants, a minimum of 1 year of aircraft certifying experience as EN.01 is required.

Job-specific skills

• Strong understanding of aviation legislation and regulatory requirements
• Ability to select appropriate tools and equipment for maintenance tasks
• Applied numeracy and problem-solving capability
• Knowledge of equipment and systems operation
• Team leadership and workflow coordination
• Coaching, mentoring, and staff development
• Ability to build teamwork and collaboration

Additional information

Reference: MRO_LAE_B1_L

Location: Qatar - Doha

Job family: Engineering

Closing date: 2026-06-30

Application note

The hiring process asks candidates to submit a CV and complete the online application to be considered for the role.

Responsibilities

• Organize assigned work efficiently and operate the required tools or equipment in line with Qatar Airways and customer procedures.
• Evaluate current work standards and suggest improvements where existing methods are not suitable.
• Authorize the final release of completed tasks and ensure all work meets required company and customer benchmarks, including reliability and defect thresholds.
• Complete aircraft maintenance activities in accordance with approved policies, procedures, and quality expectations.
• Provide responsive support to both internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Address technical issues within your authority and help maintain aircraft or component serviceability to meet operational schedules.
• Supervise mechanics and technical assistants so assigned duties are completed correctly, efficiently, and in compliance with procedures.
• Coach, guide, and train technicians and aircraft mechanics through hands-on support.
• Set team targets and priorities that align with business objectives.
• Monitor team plans and procedures regularly and adjust them when needed.
• Ensure team members follow technical, safety, and customer requirements stated in manuals and publications.
• Prioritize work for assigned staff to make best use of available resources and meet planned checks and schedules.
• Check that supervised work maintains the required workmanship and quality standards and that proper tools are used.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent with at least 4 years of related experience.
• A diploma in aircraft maintenance, a trade or vocational aircraft maintenance qualification, or a B.Eng., BSc, or equivalent qualification in aircraft engineering.
• At least one full Qatar Airways main fleet ICAO/QCAA certification is mandatory.
• Internal candidates must have a minimum of 1 year of aircraft certifying experience as EN.01.
• Sound knowledge of air legislation.
• Ability to determine the correct tools and equipment needed for a task.
• Strong numerical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to operate equipment or systems effectively.
• Leadership skills to delegate work, set direction, and manage workflow.
• Capability to mentor, coach, and train team members.
• Ability to encourage teamwork and collaboration.