At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure top-notch aircraft maintenance and oversee quality control for operations.
- Company: Join Qatar Airways, a leading airline with a commitment to excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, travel opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Work in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Be part of a global team ensuring safe and efficient air travel.
- Qualifications: EASA Part 66 license and five years of experience in aircraft maintenance.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Location: United Kingdom-London Heathrow
Job family: Engineering
Closing Date: 2027-06-30
Responsibilities
- Constantly achieves the expected quality and productivity for each maintenance task.
- Plans assigned activities effectively and ensures proper usage of equipment and tooling as per procedural framework.
- Communicates to all Qatar Airways affiliated parties in the station and oversees audit supervision in the station.
- Responsible for the final release of work accomplished by self or mechanics.
- Ensures tasks are performed to meet company standards and targets such as dispatch reliability and acceptable deferred defects.
- Accomplishes aircraft maintenance tasks in accordance with the agreed policies and procedures.
- Monitors Health, Safety and Environment requirements of Qatar Airways and the staff at all times.
- Ensures required tools and equipment are available and in serviceable condition.
- Manages shift handover and ensures that incoming shifts are informed of operational requirements that have or could have an impact on business.
- Utilises effectively the available ground time in clearing defects and performing scheduled tasks through close liaison with Maintenance Operations Control Centre and station team.
- Provides support in case of AOG at LHR Airport as well as providing operational requirements within certain regions where Qatar Airways operates.
- Travels to station for aircraft recovery as required.
- Plans and executes line maintenance services to other airlines according to the contract executed between Qatar Airways and operators.
Qualifications
- Relevant college or university level qualification.
- Holds a minimum of two full QR main fleet EASA/ICAO/QCAA licenses and approvals.
- Licensed engineer capable of holding authorisation on foreign carrier’s aircraft types.
- Holds EASA Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License, type‑rated with minimum two aircraft types (e.g., B787, B777, and A350 is preferred).
- Minimum of five years of relevant experience in technical maintenance for a large airline.
- Holds EASA Part 147 type training or equivalent.
- Able to work in a highly pressurised working environment.
- Able to work with high volume activities within a 24/7 shift pattern.
- Has good exposure to operational and tactical decision‑making.
- Able to prioritise sequential completion of tasks and processes.
- Must have a legal right to live and work in the United States.
Duty Engineer-LHR in London employer: Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where creativity and innovation thrive. Employees benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, fostering personal and professional growth within the travel and aviation sectors. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and collaboration, Qatar Airways ensures that every team member feels valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact.
We think you need these skills to ace Duty Engineer-LHR in London
Aircraft Maintenance
EASA Part 66 License
EASA Part 147 Training
Technical Maintenance
Operational Decision-Making
Shift Management
Health, Safety and Environment Compliance
