Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Role DescriptionAn Aircraft Maintenance Engineer is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, testing, and certifying aircraft and aircraft components to ensure they remain safe, airworthy, reliable, and compliant with applicable aviation regulations and approved maintenance procedures. The role performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, identifies technical defects, coordinates corrective actions, maintains accurate maintenance records, and supports safe and efficient aircraft operations.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform scheduled, preventive, corrective, and unscheduled aircraft maintenance in accordance with approved maintenance procedures.Conduct aircraft inspections, functional checks, system tests, troubleshooting, repairs, and component replacements.Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, avionics, structural, and other aircraft-system faults as applicable to the engineer's specialization.Inspect aircraft structures, engines, landing gear, flight controls, fuel systems, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and other components.Carry out maintenance tasks in accordance with approved Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMM), Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM), Structural Repair Manuals (SRM), Job Cards, and other technical documentation.Review and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals, engineering instructions, service bulletins, airworthiness directives, technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and maintenance data.Perform scheduled inspections and maintenance checks in accordance with approved maintenance programs and aircraft manufacturer requirements.Troubleshoot aircraft defects and identify root causes of technical problems.Remove, install, inspect, repair, replace, and test aircraft components and systems as authorized.Conduct operational and functional tests following maintenance activities to verify aircraft serviceability.Ensure all maintenance work is performed using approved tools, equipment, materials, parts, and procedures.Inspect aircraft components and systems for wear, damage, corrosion, leakage, defects, and abnormal conditions.Verify aircraft configuration, component condition, serviceability, and compliance with applicable technical requirements.Coordinate with maintenance control, engineering, flight operations, quality assurance, planning, stores, and other technical departments.Report aircraft defects, technical discrepancies, safety concerns, and maintenance findings accurately and promptly.Complete maintenance documentation, technical logs, work orders, inspection records, component records, and maintenance release documentation as required.Ensure maintenance records are complete, accurate, traceable, and compliant with regulatory and organizational requirements.Perform aircraft maintenance within approved authorization, license privileges, company procedures, and regulatory limitations.Support aircraft troubleshooting and defect rectification during line and base maintenance activities where applicable.Assist with aircraft recovery, technical support, and maintenance activities during operational disruptions or aircraft-on-ground (AOG) situations.Coordinate with approved maintenance organizations, manufacturers, suppliers, engineering teams, and technical representatives where required.Ensure aircraft parts, components, tools, and materials meet applicable certification, traceability, and quality requirements.Monitor the condition and calibration status of tools, test equipment, and maintenance equipment.Follow strict aircraft maintenance safety procedures, occupational-health requirements, foreign-object-debris (FOD) controls, and workplace safety standards.Maintain high standards of cleanliness, tool control, aircraft protection, and maintenance-area safety.Support quality audits, regulatory inspections, maintenance investigations, and compliance activities.Ensure compliance with applicable ICAO, GCAA, EASA, FAA, aircraft manufacturer, operator, and approved maintenance organization requirements as applicable.Review and implement applicable Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins (SBs), technical instructions, and engineering orders.Assist with maintenance planning, aircraft downtime management, manpower coordination, and maintenance-resource requirements.Monitor recurring technical defects and support reliability, root-cause, and corrective-action investigations.Provide technical guidance and support to maintenance technicians and junior engineering personnel where required.Participate in technical training, competency assessments, safety programs, and professional-development activities.Maintain current knowledge of aircraft systems, maintenance technologies, regulatory requirements, manufacturer instructions, and aviation safety practices.Maintain confidentiality of aircraft technical information, operational information, company data, maintenance records, and security-sensitive information.Identify opportunities to improve aircraft reliability, maintenance efficiency, safety performance, technical compliance, and operational readiness.Contribute to continuous improvement of aircraft safety, airworthiness, reliability, maintenance quality, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and technical performance.QualificationsBachelor's degree, diploma, or recognized technical qualification in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related aviation discipline, depending on licensing and regulatory requirements.Appropriate aircraft maintenance license or authorization, such as GCAA, EASA Part-66, FAA A&P, or equivalent, is highly advantageous or required depending on the position.Previous experience in aircraft maintenance, line maintenance, base maintenance, MRO, airline maintenance, or an approved maintenance organization is preferred.Strong knowledge of aircraft structures, mechanical systems, electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, avionics, engines, and aircraft maintenance practices as applicable.Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance manuals, technical publications, engineering instructions, wiring diagrams, and maintenance documentation.Knowledge of AMM, CMM, SRM, IPC, MEL, CDL, and other relevant aircraft technical documentation is advantageous.Strong understanding of aviation safety, airworthiness requirements, maintenance procedures, human factors, FOD prevention, and quality standards.Familiarity with applicable GCAA, EASA, FAA, ICAO, manufacturer, operator, and MRO requirements is advantageous.Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.Excellent attention to detail and strong commitment to aircraft safety and maintenance quality.Ability to accurately interpret technical drawings, manuals, engineering instructions, and maintenance data.Strong documentation, reporting, communication, coordination, and teamwork skills.Familiarity with aircraft maintenance tracking systems, electronic technical logs, maintenance-management systems, or MRO software is advantageous.Ability to use aircraft maintenance tools, ground-support equipment, test equipment, and specialized technical equipment safely and correctly.Ability to work under pressure and respond effectively to aircraft technical issues and AOG situations.Ability to work flexible schedules, including shifts, nights, weekends, public holidays, and on-call assignments where required.Strong understanding of aviation regulatory compliance, maintenance record requirements, component traceability, and technical documentation.Relevant aircraft type ratings, manufacturer training, recurrent training, or specialized technical certifications are advantageous.Ability to work effectively with pilots, maintenance technicians, engineers, quality teams, maintenance control, operations, manufacturers, and regulatory authorities.Professional, safety-focused, reliable, disciplined, technically capable, and detail-oriented.Strong commitment to aircraft safety, airworthiness, maintenance excellence, regulatory compliance, technical accuracy, operational reliability, and continuous improvement.