Virtual Recruitment Event | Lead Engineer - Qatar Executive | Qatar Airways Group

About the role

Directly responsible for the serviceability and airworthiness of Qatar Executive (QE) aircraft while utilizing the highest standards of practice in accordance with QCAA regulations and Qatar Airways standards and procedures to ensure continued flight safety. Ensures timely performance of all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities for assigned QE aircraft.

Ensures scheduled and unscheduled maintenance is carried out to the highest maintenance and safety standards in the most productive and cost-effective manner using available resources.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise, direct, and manage resources to achieve effective maintenance and optimum shift coverage.
• Exercise license and approval in relation to scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and defect rectification.
• Record and issue Certificates of Release to Service for completed work in accordance with applicable procedures, legislation, and customer requirements.
• Review allocated work and resources to ensure expedient defect rectification.
• Effectively manage the aircraft technical team.
• Be accountable for the total performance of the supervised group.
• Advise the Maintenance Manager of impending issues affecting aircraft and cabin system serviceability.
• Take responsibility for final release of work while ensuring QE standards and targets are met.
• Review procedures, equipment, and standards and propose improvements.
• Implement solutions to technical problems within the area of operation.
• Assist other QE departments in defining, developing, and preparing maintenance work packages.
• Ensure aircraft maintenance tasks comply with company policies and procedures, with particular focus on documenting maintenance activities.
• Work with OEMs, vendors, and suppliers to resolve defects and operational problems.
• Train and develop employees for succession planning and risk management.
• Perform other department duties related to the position as directed by the Head of Department.

About you

Essential

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 6 years of job-related experience.
• Licensed engineer capable of holding a minimum of one QE aircraft type authorization.
• Recognized diploma in aircraft trade.
• In-depth knowledge of aircraft maintenance fundamentals appropriate to the area of employment.
• Sound knowledge of air legislation.
• ICAO mechanical or avionics license holder, preferably an EASA license.
• Recognized aircraft type rating, preferably on at least one aircraft operated or planned to be operated by QE.
• Previous experience in a supervisory role performing line and base maintenance activities.

About Qatar Airways Group

Qatar Airways Group operates across 12 businesses and offers opportunities to contribute to an international community focused on growth, innovation, and excellence.