A senior Avionics Engineer — A330 is required in Abu Dhabi, UAE to support both Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) activities and active Line/Base Maintenance operations. This high-level technical role ensures the integrity, reliability, and continued airworthiness of the Airbus A330 fleet’s avionics, electrical, and cabin electronic systems — requiring an A330 type rating, 8+ years of aviation engineering experience, and deep knowledge of Fly-By-Wire, Autoflight, EFIS, ADIRS, and Central Maintenance Systems. Previous A330 MRTT experience is a strong advantage.
About This Avionics Engineer Opportunity
Fleet: Airbus A330 — avionics, electrical, and cabin electronic systems across CAMO and Line/Base Maintenance
Mandatory: A330 type rating — non-negotiable requirement for all applicants
Regulatory Framework: EASA Part-CAMO and Part-145 compliance — including Airworthiness Directives, Engineering Orders, and MEL management
Preferred Advantage: A330 MRTT experience and knowledge of military aircraft maintenance and special mission systems
Why This A330 Avionics Engineer Role Stands Out
Technical Focal Point: Act as the senior technical subject matter expert for complex avionics maintenance issues across Line and Base Maintenance teams
Full Avionics Scope: Fly-By-Wire, Autoflight, Navigation, Communication, EFIS, ADIRS, and Central Maintenance Systems
OEM Interface Leadership: Liaise directly with Airbus, Thales, Honeywell, and other OEMs on technical queries, reliability issues, and warranty claims
AOG & MRTT Capability: Support AOG recovery coordination and contribute to military/special mission A330 maintenance environments
Position Overview
This Avionics Engineer — A330 reviews and assesses Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, and regulatory requirements, prepares and issues Engineering Orders, analyses fleet technical data and reliability trends, supports the Aircraft Maintenance Programme review, evaluates and supports modifications and software updates, provides advanced troubleshooting guidance to Line and Base Maintenance teams, supports AOG recovery, monitors MEL deferred defects, ensures EASA Part-CAMO and Part-145 compliance, maintains technical records for airworthiness audits, and liaises with Airbus, Thales, Honeywell, and other OEM system suppliers.
Why This Role Matters: As Avionics Engineer — A330 in Abu Dhabi, you are the senior technical authority for the Airbus A330 fleet’s avionics and electrical systems — ensuring continued airworthiness through expert knowledge of Fly-By-Wire, ADIRS, EFIS, and Central Maintenance Systems, issuing Engineering Orders that govern how maintenance is performed, driving defect resolution and reliability improvement, supporting AOG recovery in coordination with Airbus and OEMs, and maintaining EASA Part-CAMO and Part-145 compliance that keeps every aircraft airworthy and passengers safe.
Key Responsibilities
Airworthiness Management & Engineering Orders
- Review and assess Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, and other regulatory or manufacturer requirements related to A330 avionics systems
- Prepare and issue Engineering Orders and technical instructions in line with applicable airworthiness requirements
- Ensure engineering data, repairs, and alterations comply with EASA Part-CAMO, Part-145, or applicable local authority requirements
- Monitor and manage MEL deferred defects — ensuring compliance with rectification intervals and operational requirements
Technical Analysis, Troubleshooting & Fleet Reliability
- Analyse fleet technical data, pilot reports, repetitive defects, and reliability trends to identify corrective actions and improve fleet performance
- Provide advanced troubleshooting guidance to Line and Base Maintenance teams for complex or recurring avionics defects
- Evaluate and support the implementation of modifications, STCs, software configuration updates, and avionics system upgrades
- Support AOG recovery by coordinating with Airbus Technical Support, OEMs, and internal maintenance teams to expedite technical solutions
OEM Liaison, Documentation & Audit Support
- Liaise with OEMs including Airbus, Thales, Honeywell, and other system suppliers on technical queries, reliability issues, and warranty claims
- Maintain accurate technical records and support internal and external airworthiness audits
- Support the review and optimisation of the avionics and electrical sections of the Aircraft Maintenance Programme
- Comply with all relevant safety, quality, and environmental management policies and applicable regulatory requirements
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline
- A330 Type Rating — Mandatory
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 8+ years of experience in an airline, MRO, Technical Services, CAMO, Base, or Line Maintenance Engineering environment
- Strong technical knowledge of Airbus A330 avionics and electrical systems — Fly-By-Wire, Autoflight, Navigation, Communication, EFIS, ADIRS, and Central Maintenance Systems
- Proven experience using Airbus technical documentation — AMM, IPC, TSM, ASM, ESPM, and SRM
- Experience in defect investigation, reliability monitoring, troubleshooting, and technical reporting
- Previous A330 MRTT experience — strong advantage
- Knowledge of military aircraft maintenance operations and special mission systems — preferred
About This Avionics Engineering Opportunity — Abu Dhabi Aviation
Join a professional aviation engineering organisation in Abu Dhabi as Avionics Engineer — A330, supporting both CAMO airworthiness management and Line/Base Maintenance operations on the Airbus A330 fleet. With an A330 type rating, 8+ years of aviation avionics engineering experience, and deep expertise in EASA Part-CAMO and Part-145 regulatory compliance, this role offers senior avionics engineers a technically demanding and impactful position — acting as the technical subject matter expert for complex avionics issues, AOG recovery, and OEM liaison across one of Abu Dhabi’s active aviation programmes.
Career Excellence: Lead A330 avionics technical excellence in Abu Dhabi — CAMO, Part-145, Fly-By-Wire, and OEM liaison at the highest level of aviation engineering.
Who Should Apply?
- A330 Avionics Engineers: With 8+ years in airline, MRO, CAMO, or Base/Line Maintenance environments and mandatory A330 type rating
- CAMO & Part-145 Specialists: Experienced in EASA airworthiness compliance, Engineering Orders, MEL management, and regulatory documentation
- Fly-By-Wire & EFIS/ADIRS Engineers: With deep hands-on knowledge of A330 avionics, autoflight, navigation, and Central Maintenance Systems
- A330 MRTT & Military Aviation Engineers: With special mission system experience on A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport variants
- OEM Technical Liaison Engineers: Experienced interfacing with Airbus, Thales, and Honeywell on technical queries, reliability, and warranty claims
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