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Aircraft Engineer

Riyadh Air

On-site
Dubai
Full-time
Senior
5+ yrs
Salary not listedPosted 8m ago

Real job — pulled straight from Riyadh Air’s careers page · Verified September 16, 2026 · No reposts.

Job description

Riyadh Air is hiring a Aircraft Engineer — a full-time, based in Dubai role. Apply directly on Riyadh Air's careers page below.

Aircraft Engineers - Recruitment Event | Dubai

Location: UNAVAILABLE, UNAVAILABLE, UNAVAILABLE

Employment Type: OTHER

About the Company

Riyadh Air (RX), headquartered in the Saudi Capital, is the new national airline that’s shaping the future of flying. It seeks to lead the aviation industry by transforming Saudi Arabia into a global aviation and trade hub – a digitally native airline that will connect the kingdom to more than 100 destinations.

About the Role

Are you passionate about aircraft maintenance and committed to the highest standards of safety, compliance, and technical excellence? We are seeking experienced Licensed Aircraft Engineers (LAEs) to join our Engineering team.

 

This opportunity is open to qualified engineers from the following disciplines:

  • Airframe and Powerplant (B1)
  • Avionics (B2)
  • Cabin
  • Structures

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for performing maintenance, inspections, defect rectification, modifications, troubleshooting, and certification activities on our Boeing 787 and Airbus 321 fleet as required. You will ensure all work is completed in accordance with regulatory requirements, company procedures, and approved manufacturer documentation.

 

Depending on your licence category and area of expertise, you will carry out and certify scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities on aircraft systems, structures, cabin interiors, avionics equipment, engines, and components. You will play a critical role in ensuring aircraft airworthiness and operational readiness while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.

 

With a natural ability to lead in a fast-paced operational environment, you will supervise and coach maintenance personnel, support line maintenance operations, and contribute to minimizing aircraft downtime. You will also actively promote a Just Culture and ensure all incidents and occurrences are reported through the Safety Management System.

 

Simply put, your expertise will help keep our aircraft safe, reliable, and ready to fly.

About You

You hold a Diploma, Certificate or equivalent Aircraft Maintenance qualification and have a minimum of 5 years aircraft maintenance experience, including recent certifying experience within your licence category.

 

The following mandatory documents are required and must be uploaded as part of your application:

  • Diploma/Certificate in Aircraft Maintenance, Engineering or equivalent 
  • Valid GACA / EASA or other CAA Aircraft Maintenance License
  • Boeing 787 and/or Airbus A320 Level III Type training (practical and theoretical)
  • Last five (5) years aircraft maintenance experience records (logbook) stamped and signed by MRO/Operator Quality Assurance department.
  • Recency letter from current (and previous employers if applicable) outlining scope of work and work duration, stamped and signed by Maintenance Repair Organisations (MRO) Quality Assurance Department
  • Current and previous Certification Authorisations issued by Operators and/or MROs 

We are hiring Engineers across multiple disciplines and seniority levels. If you have the expertise, ambition and passion to make an impact in aviation, don't hesitate – apply now and let's connect. 

 

Take flight with us in Dubai - your next career chapter awaits. Apply today!

 

Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications now and will be in touch with qualified candidates soon.

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What is the seniority level for Aircraft Engineer at Riyadh Air?

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