A leading airline and MRO operation based in Sharjah, UAE, is hiring a qualified Sheet Metal Engineer to perform, supervise, and certify structural maintenance tasks — including repairs, modifications, inspections, and defect rectification — on airline and third-party aircraft. The role carries full authority to issue Certificates of Release to Service (CRS) for structural parts and requires a mandatory OEM certification for Sheet Metal parts with a minimum of 5 years’ experience, preferably on Airbus aircraft types.
About the Role — Aviation Structural Maintenance in UAE
Operation Type: Airline and third-party MRO structural maintenance — aircraft repairs, modifications, inspections, and airworthiness certification
Certification Authority: Full CRS (Certificate of Release to Service) issuing authority for completed structural maintenance — a senior technical designation
Aircraft Types: Preferably Airbus fleet types — A320 family, A330, and similar narrowbody and widebody commercial aircraft
Location: Sharjah, UAE — a major aviation hub home to Air Arabia, Sharjah International Airport, and a growing MRO sector
Shift Pattern: Rostered shift-based working to support airline operational requirements across a 24/7 maintenance environment
Why This Aviation Role in Sharjah, UAE Stands Out
Senior Certifying Role: Full CRS issuing authority — one of the most respected and highly valued designations in commercial aviation maintenance
Airbus Expertise: Work on Airbus commercial aircraft structural programs in one of the UAE’s most active and fastest-growing MRO environments
Career Advancement: Deputy Shop Supervisor / Lead Engineer scope included — a clear pathway toward structural maintenance leadership in UAE aviation
Strategic Location: Sharjah is the UAE’s third-largest emirate and a major low-cost carrier and MRO hub connecting the GCC to global aviation networks
Position Overview
This Sheet Metal Engineer role in Sharjah, UAE, carries both technical and supervisory responsibility for all structural maintenance activities on airline and third-party aircraft within an active MRO shop environment. You will perform and certify scheduled and unscheduled structural maintenance, issue Certificates of Release to Service (CRS), provide technical guidance to shop technicians, investigate and resolve structural defects through root cause analysis, manage shop resources and documentation, enforce safety and human factors standards, and maintain effective coordination with Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Technical Procurement teams. An OEM or equivalent certification for Sheet Metal parts is a non-negotiable mandatory requirement, along with a minimum of 5 years’ experience with at least 2 years in a certifying or supervisory capacity.
Why This Role Matters: As Sheet Metal Engineer in Sharjah UAE, you hold direct airworthiness responsibility for aircraft structural integrity on every aircraft you certify and release to service, apply your OEM-certified sheet metal expertise to Airbus structural repairs and modifications that directly ensure passenger and crew safety, lead and supervise a skilled team of certifying and shop technicians in a high-stakes, precision-critical aviation maintenance environment, build one of the most career-defining roles in commercial MRO — a CRS-authority structural engineer with Airbus and OEM credentials in the UAE, and advance your aviation engineering career at a Sharjah-based airline MRO operating at the heart of the UAE’s dynamic and growing civil aviation sector.
Key Responsibilities
Structural Maintenance Performance & CRS Certification
- Perform and certify all scheduled and unscheduled aircraft structural maintenance — including detailed inspections, structural testing, repairs, part replacements, and modifications — fully in line with approved maintenance data and regulatory requirements
- Issue Certificates of Release to Service (CRS) for structural parts and assemblies upon satisfactory completion and verification of all maintenance work against organisational and regulatory standards
- Review and interpret work instructions, task cards, Structural Repair Manuals (SRM), and approved engineering orders to ensure all structural maintenance is performed correctly and compliantly
- Apply OEM-certified sheet metal repair techniques to aircraft structural components with precision, ensuring restored parts meet airworthiness standards for return to service on commercial aircraft
Technical Supervision & Team Leadership
- Provide authoritative technical guidance, instruction, and hands-on supervision to certifying technicians and shop technicians — ensuring all tasks are performed to the required engineering standard and in full compliance with maintenance procedures
- Plan, allocate, and oversee daily shop activities through effective review of maintenance schedules — ensuring efficient, compliant, and cost-effective utilisation of shop resources, tools, and personnel
- Deputise for the Shop Supervisor or Lead Engineer when required, assuming full technical oversight responsibility for the structural maintenance shop and its outputs
- Contribute actively to the capability building and continuous improvement of maintenance procedures, shop practices, and technical processes to enhance operational efficiency, reliability, and regulatory compliance
Defect Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
- Investigate and resolve complex technical issues arising during structural maintenance, performing thorough root cause analysis for recurring defects and structural anomalies identified during inspections
- Coordinate with Engineering and Quality Assurance departments to develop and implement effective corrective actions that prevent defect recurrence and strengthen the reliability of structural maintenance outcomes
- Identify airworthiness concerns proactively during routine inspections and unscheduled maintenance, escalating findings appropriately and ensuring timely resolution within approved engineering data
- Apply strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and decision-making skills under time-pressure conditions to maintain aircraft availability and on-time departure performance for airline operations
Documentation, Safety & Stakeholder Coordination
- Record all maintenance actions, defect findings, component removals, and parts usage accurately in maintenance information systems — ensuring full traceability, documentation completeness, and regulatory compliance at all times
- Enforce strict adherence to safety precautions, human factors principles, and published maintenance procedures before, during, and after every task to protect personnel safety and maintain operational airworthiness
- Manage shop stock, tool availability, and equipment readiness to ensure maintenance operations proceed without unnecessary delays or resource shortfalls affecting aircraft scheduling
- Maintain professional, effective communication and coordination with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Technical Procurement, and airline operations teams to ensure seamless maintenance flow and on-time component availability
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering — specifically in the Structural or Airframe discipline — or an equivalent technical qualification from an accredited aviation institution
- In-depth knowledge of aircraft structure maintenance regulations, applicable airworthiness authority standards, and international aviation safety requirements is essential for this certifying engineer role
Certification Requirements
- OEM or equivalent certification for Sheet Metal parts is a strict mandatory requirement — candidates without this certification will not be considered for this role regardless of other qualifications
- EASA Part-66 Category B1 licence or equivalent national airworthiness authority certification with structural / airframe type ratings is a strong advantage and highly preferred
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of total experience in aircraft structural maintenance — preferably on Airbus aircraft types including A320 family, A330, or equivalent commercial narrowbody and widebody platforms
- At least 2 years of those 5 must have been in a certifying or supervisory capacity — with demonstrated CRS issuing authority and team oversight responsibility in an active MRO environment
- Proven experience in commercial aircraft structural repairs, modifications, and defect rectification using approved SRM data and engineering dispositions in a regulatory-compliant MRO setting
Essential Skills
- Strong structural troubleshooting, inspection, and diagnostic skills — including Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) familiarity and detailed visual and dimensional inspection of aircraft structural components
- Proficiency in computer literacy and maintenance information systems for documentation, component tracking, work order management, and CRS record generation
- Physical fitness and ability to work in challenging operational conditions including confined spaces, outdoor environments, and rostered shift patterns that support 24/7 airline maintenance operations
About the Company — Aviation MRO Sharjah, UAE
Based in Sharjah — the UAE’s premier low-cost aviation and MRO hub — this airline and maintenance operation delivers world-class aircraft structural maintenance services for its own fleet and third-party airline customers. With a highly skilled team of certifying engineers, structural specialists, and technical professionals working across a fully equipped structural maintenance shop, the operation maintains the highest standards of airworthiness, regulatory compliance, and engineering excellence across its entire aircraft portfolio. Sharjah’s strategic location and growing MRO ecosystem make it one of the most exciting places to build an aviation engineering career in the Middle East.
Career Excellence: Join a Sharjah-based airline MRO as a Sheet Metal Engineer — where your OEM-certified structural expertise, CRS authority, and Airbus knowledge directly protect the airworthiness of commercial aircraft serving millions of passengers across the region.
Who Should Apply?
- OEM-Certified Sheet Metal Engineers: With 5+ years aircraft structural maintenance experience including 2+ years in a certifying or supervisory CRS-issuing role on Airbus or equivalent fleet types
- Airbus Structural Maintenance Specialists: With A320, A330, or similar type experience and OEM sheet metal certification seeking a senior UAE MRO engineering role in Sharjah
- EASA Part-66 B1 Licence Holders: With structural / airframe ratings and active MRO shop experience looking to advance into a certifying engineer position in the UAE aviation sector
- MRO Certifying Technicians Ready to Step Up: With 2+ years CRS experience seeking a full Sheet Metal Engineer title with expanded supervisory and technical leadership responsibility
- Aviation Structural Engineers in GCC: With Airbus type experience, OEM sheet metal credentials, and a passion for precision structural airworthiness work in one of the UAE’s busiest MRO hubs
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