Duty Manager - Line Maintenance

Job Description

About the Company Rishworth Aviation is recruiting for a leading airline in the United Arab Emirates. Role Overview The Duty Manager - Line Maintenance will oversee daily aircraft maintenance operations, managing line maintenance activities within a high-volume hub operation and ensuring aircraft are maintained, certified and returned to service safely, efficiently and in compliance with company and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will lead a team of engineers and supervisors while coordinating closely with the Maintenance Control Centre (MCC), operational departments and technical stakeholders to support fleet reliability and operational performance. This is a full-time permanent position which requires relocation, with visa and education sponsorship provided for successful candidates. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate daily line maintenance operations, ensuring aircraft are maintained and returned to service in accordance with approved technical standards and regulatory requirements. Exercise certification privileges to inspect, approve and release maintenance work after verifying tasks have been completed correctly and within authorised limitations. Ensure all maintenance records, reports and operational documentation are completed accurately and submitted within required timelines. Maintain full compliance with company policies, aviation regulations, airport requirements and health and safety standards. Supervise shift operations by planning workload distribution, allocating resources effectively and delivering operational priorities on schedule. Manage staffing requirements and assign appropriately qualified and authorised engineers to support maintenance activities and operational demands. Support employee performance and development by identifying training needs, mentoring team members and promoting continuous professional growth. Foster a positive safety culture through Safety Management System (SMS) initiatives, risk assessments and ongoing safety awareness programmes. Monitor employee qualifications, certifications and training validity to ensure continued regulatory compliance and operational readiness. Requirements Strong people leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to lead technical teams, collaborate across multiple departments and promote a positive safety culture through effective use of digital and operational tools. Licences & Qualifications Valid GCAA AMEL, or a licence convertible to GCAA requirements (GACA / QCAA / EASA / UK CAA / CAAS / HKCAD). Experience Minimum 10 years of aircraft maintenance experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role. Proven background in line maintenance operations, ideally gained within a busy international hub airport or large-scale airline operation. What We Offer Full-time permanent position with a leading UAE airline. Relocation support with visa and education sponsorship. Additional Information Apply now with your latest up-to-date CV along with your Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Licence details. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Requirements

• Lead and coordinate daily line maintenance operations, ensuring aircraft are maintained and returned to service in accordance with approved technical standards and regulatory requirements.
• Exercise certification privileges to inspect, approve and release maintenance work after verifying tasks have been completed correctly and within authorised limitations.
• Ensure all maintenance records, reports and operational documentation are completed accurately and submitted within required timelines.
• Maintain full compliance with company policies, aviation regulations, airport requirements and health and safety standards.
• Supervise shift operations by planning workload distribution, allocating resources effectively and delivering operational priorities on schedule.
• Manage staffing requirements and assign appropriately qualified and authorised engineers to support maintenance activities and operational demands.
• Support employee performance and development by identifying training needs, mentoring team members and promoting continuous professional growth.
• Foster a positive safety culture through Safety Management System (SMS) initiatives, risk assessments and ongoing safety awareness programmes.
• Monitor employee qualifications, certifications and training validity to ensure continued regulatory compliance and operational readiness.
• Strong people leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to lead technical teams, collaborate across multiple departments and promote a positive safety culture through effective use of digital and operational tools.
• Valid GCAA AMEL, or a licence convertible to GCAA requirements (GACA / QCAA / EASA / UK CAA / CAAS / HKCAD).
• Minimum 10 years of aircraft maintenance experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Proven background in line maintenance operations, ideally gained within a busy international hub airport or large-scale airline operation.
• Full-time permanent position with a leading UAE airline.
• Relocation support with visa and education sponsorship.