Licensed Aircraft Engineer - Heavy Maintenance B1

Role overview

Qatar Airways is hiring a Licensed Aircraft Engineer Level 1 to join its Technical Engineering division in Doha. The role focuses on carrying out aircraft maintenance work that supports flight operations, including scheduled checks and other maintenance duties within the authority of a licensed aircraft engineer. The position calls for specialized technical knowledge and a strong commitment to safe, efficient, and reliable aircraft operations.

Operational duties

• Organize assigned work in a practical and efficient way, and operate tools or equipment needed for the task in line with company procedures.
• Review existing work methods and standards, and suggest improvements where current processes are not suitable.
• Take responsibility for the final release of work completed by mechanics, ensuring tasks meet company and customer expectations, including dispatch reliability and acceptable deferred defect levels.
• Make sure maintenance work meets Qatar Airways and customer standards, and that all activities follow approved policies and procedures while supporting internal and external stakeholders.
• Resolve technical issues within the scope of authority and help ensure aircraft and component serviceability remains aligned with schedule requirements.
• Guide technicians and aircraft mechanics through coaching and on-the-job training when required.
• When overseeing other team members, ensure workmanship remains at the required standard and that the correct tools are used for each task.

About Qatar Airways Group

Qatar Airways Group began with just four aircraft and has expanded into 12 businesses working as one organization. The company is known for rapid growth, record-setting achievements, and a culture that encourages bold thinking and continuous progress. Every team member contributes to this growth story by helping shape customer experiences and supporting innovation behind the scenes.

Qualifications and experience

The role requires either a high school qualification, vocational qualification, or diploma with at least 5 years of relevant job experience, or a bachelor’s degree or equivalent with at least 4 years of relevant experience.

Applicants should have a diploma in aircraft maintenance, a vocational aircraft maintenance qualification, or a degree such as B.Eng. or BSc, or an equivalent qualification in aircraft engineering. Candidates must hold at least one full QR main fleet ICAO/QCAA license and the relevant approvals. As per company requirements, equipment and a heavy vehicle driving license must also be arranged to support maintenance needs.

Additional requirements include the ability to identify the correct tools and equipment for a task, use mathematics to solve problems, operate equipment or systems effectively, and bring strong managerial capability. The role also calls for delegation, clear direction-setting, workflow management, mentoring, coaching, training of team members, and the ability to promote teamwork.

Additional information

Reference number: MRO_LAE_B1_H

Location: Qatar, Doha

Job family: Engineering

Closing date: 2026-06-30

Applicants should note that the role is based in Doha and is intended for full-time, on-site work.

Company culture

The organization encourages ambitious professionals to push boundaries, take on challenging work, and grow within an international environment where innovation and performance are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Plan assigned maintenance tasks efficiently and use the required tools or equipment according to company procedures.
• Assess work methods and standards, then recommend changes when existing procedures are not effective.
• Authorize the release of completed mechanic work and ensure quality targets, dispatch reliability, and deferred defect standards are achieved.
• Confirm that maintenance output meets internal and customer expectations and that all work follows approved policies and procedures.
• Address technical issues within delegated authority and help maintain aircraft and component airworthiness to support schedules.
• Support technicians and mechanics through coaching and on-the-job instruction.
• Supervise work quality, tool usage, and workmanship standards when leading other team members.

Requirements

• High school, vocational, or diploma-level qualification with at least 5 years of related experience, or a bachelor’s degree/equivalent with at least 4 years of related experience.
• Diploma in aircraft maintenance, vocational aircraft maintenance qualification, or a degree such as B.Eng. or BSc in aircraft engineering, or an equivalent background.
• Minimum of one full QR main fleet ICAO/QCAA license with the required approvals.
• Ability to arrange equipment and hold a heavy vehicle driving license as required for maintenance duties.
• Capability to select the right tools and equipment for the job.
• Comfort using mathematics to work through technical problems.
• Ability to operate equipment or systems effectively.
• Strong managerial ability, including delegation, workflow management, mentoring, coaching, training, and teamwork support.