Summary
Air Arabia is recruiting a B1 Aircraft Maintenance Technician to support aircraft maintenance on its own and third-party aircraft. Duties include scheduled maintenance, inspections, defect rectification, repairs, component replacement, testing and maintenance records. Applicants must be qualified and experienced civil aircraft maintenance technicians, with at least two years of large commercial aircraft maintenance experience and two years in a line or base maintenance environment. Candidates must be available to attend an invitation-only recruitment event in Colombo in mid-November 2026 if shortlisted and invited.
The posting
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Special Note – Sri Lanka Recruitment Event
This vacancy is linked to Air Arabia’s upcoming invitation-only Engineering Recruitment Event in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Candidates should apply to this vacancy only if they are available to attend the recruitment event in Colombo, Sri Lanka mid November 2026, subject to being shortlisted and invited by Air Arabia. Full event details, including venue, date, timing and interview schedule, will be shared only with shortlisted candidates prior to the event.
If you are interested in similar Air Arabia opportunities but are not available to attend the Sri Lanka event, please apply separately to the relevant non-event vacancy on the Air Arabia careers site.
Job Purpose
The successful candidate will assist the Engineer in carrying out airframe and engine maintenance tasks on Air Arabia and third-party aircraft. The role includes supporting inspections, defect rectification, repairs, and component replacements to ensure aircraft serviceability and operational readiness. The position ensures that all assigned tasks are performed to the required technical standards and accurately recorded in a timely manner, in full compliance with Air Arabia procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
Key Result Responsibilities
Operational Excellence
Reviews assigned task cards with the Engineer-in-Charge to gain full understanding of the work, priorities, documentation requirements and cautions, prior to starting work.
Prepares and performs scheduled aircraft maintenance according to assigned task cards, ensuring that the required documentation, parts, tools and GSE are obtained and used per issued instructions.
Carries out aircraft test and inspection tasks to the standard necessary to fully identify and record any defects or damage in accordance with approved maintenance procedures.
Carries out repairs, component replacements and tests as instructed by assigned task cards fully in accordance with approved data and procedures and as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge.
Ensures proper tooling / equipment is drawn from stores to perform tasks, returning all of it in good condition following completion of work.
Regularly reports the status of assigned tasks to the Engineer-in-Charge and alerts him or her to any problems with aircraft condition or with the execution of the work.
Demonstrates high level of consideration to housekeeping standards in all tasks performed.
Safety
Manages the safety of own assigned maintenance tasks, ensuring all published mandatory precautions are taken prior to commencing work and during task execution.
Takes positive steps to protect self and other persons in the area of the maintenance activity from any possible injury, including the use of proper GSE and protective equipment.
Pays attention to human factors aspects of maintenance, ensuring that work interruption procedures are followed and that adequate access and lighting is used for maintenance and inspections.
Reputation and Teamwork
Internal Customer Service: provides helpful information and support to own team and to other department personnel involved with managing scheduled maintenance checks
Representing Air Arabia: presents a positive and competent image of technical professionalism to other companies’ personnel and ABY customers.
Cost Awareness
Maintains positive awareness to the cost of aircraft maintenance including use of time and materials. Minimises unnecessary waste of consumable material and part repair cost by avoiding unnecessary damage and repeat work during maintenance.
Qualifications (Academic, training, languages)
Qualified and experienced Civil Aircraft Maintenance Technician.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English to a good standard for technical communications.
Ability to use computer (Microsoft Office).
Ability to obtain UAE Driver’s License.
Work Experience
- At least 2 years’ experience performing maintenance on large commercial aircraft, preferably Airbus types.
- At least 2 years’ experience in Line / Base Maintenance environment.
- Able to demonstrate solid basic understanding of Airframe and Engine Maintenance theory and practice.