B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer (Boeing 767)

About the position

DHL Aviation is looking for an experienced B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join its aircraft maintenance operations in Bahrain.

In this role, you will be responsible for supervising aircraft maintenance activities, ensuring regulatory compliance and certifying aircraft for release to service within the scope of your licence and company authorization.

You will work closely with flight crews, maintenance personnel and ground operations teams to maintain aircraft safety, airworthiness and operational reliability.

This position is suited to experienced B2 avionics engineers with Boeing 767 type endorsement, strong technical knowledge and extensive aircraft maintenance experience.

Key responsibilities

• Perform and supervise aircraft maintenance activities in accordance with approved maintenance procedures and applicable aviation regulations.
• Certify aircraft for release to service within the limits of your licence and company authorization.
• Supervise licensed engineers, aircraft mechanics and other maintenance personnel.
• Diagnose and resolve aircraft technical issues to support operational reliability and aircraft availability.
• Ensure maintenance activities are completed to the required safety and technical standards.
• Review aircraft technical logs, maintenance records and outstanding defects.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, component replacements and work orders using the TRAX maintenance system.
• Manage electronic technical log (ETL) entries and follow established procedures in the event of system failure.
• Coordinate spare parts requests, verify component serviceability and ensure correct documentation and parts handling.
• Provide accurate shift handovers to maintain continuity of maintenance operations.
• Support the on-the-job training and development of aircraft mechanics and trainees.
• Monitor compliance with Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, manufacturer instructions and applicable regulations.
• Complete mandatory recurrent training, including Human Factors, Fuel Tank Safety and continuation training.
• Identify and report safety risks, technical discrepancies and unsafe working conditions.
• Ensure maintenance tools and ground support equipment are used and maintained safely.
• Coordinate with flight crews, dispatchers, ground handling personnel and management.
• Support Line Supervisors and Line Managers when required.

Minimum requirements

• Valid EASA Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence or ICAO Type 2 Licence, with Boeing 767 type endorsement.
• Qualified B2 Avionics Engineer with aircraft maintenance certification privileges and the ability to obtain the required company authorization.
• Minimum 10 years of aircraft maintenance experience, excluding apprenticeship or basic training.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft avionics systems, maintenance procedures and airworthiness requirements.
• Experience working in an aircraft maintenance environment with responsibility for technical compliance and aircraft serviceability.
• Ability to interpret aircraft maintenance manuals, technical documentation, Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with flight crews, maintenance personnel and operational teams.
• Ability to supervise maintenance activities and support the training of other technicians.
• Commitment to aviation safety, regulatory compliance and accurate maintenance documentation.

Preferred qualifications

• Previous experience maintaining and certifying Boeing aircraft, particularly the Boeing 767.
• Experience working in airline line maintenance operations.
• Familiarity with TRAX maintenance management software and electronic technical log systems.
• Previous experience supervising maintenance teams or supporting line maintenance management.

Aircraft maintenance and certification

As a B2 Licensed Aircraft Engineer, you will play an important role in maintaining the airworthiness and operational reliability of DHL Aviation's aircraft.

Your responsibilities will include evaluating maintenance work, ensuring technical discrepancies are properly addressed and issuing release-to-service certification when all applicable requirements have been satisfied.

You will also support maintenance planning, technical documentation and coordination between shifts to minimize operational disruption while maintaining safety standards.

All certification activities must remain within the scope of your licence, aircraft type endorsement and company authorization.

Benefits and career opportunities

DHL Aviation offers:

• Career development opportunities within an international aviation organization.
• A collaborative working environment with experienced aviation professionals.
• Access to the company's employee benefits programme.

Specific compensation and benefit details are not provided in the vacancy.

About DHL Aviation

DHL Aviation supports the global air transport operations of DHL Express, connecting international markets through a worldwide air cargo network.

DHL Express operates across more than 220 countries and territories, providing international express delivery and logistics services.

Its aviation operations rely on aircraft maintenance and engineering teams to support safe, efficient and reliable cargo transportation.