Licensed Aircraft Engineer jobs in Doha are open at Qatar Airways, which is recruiting a Licensed Aircraft Engineer (Heavy Maintenance B1) for its Technical Engineering team in Doha. The role delivers aircraft maintenance activities that directly support flight operations maintenance checks and duties, within the authority of a Licensed Aircraft Engineer. The closing date is 31 December 2026, so licensed engineers who meet the requirements should apply promptly.
Qatar Airways operates a large modern fleet from its hub at Hamad International Airport, and its Technical Engineering team keeps that fleet safe, reliable and on schedule. The Heavy Maintenance B1 engineer works on scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, certifies the work of mechanics and technicians, and makes sure every task meets company, customer and regulatory standards. It is a hands-on certifying role for an experienced engineer who already holds a Qatar Airways main fleet licence and approvals.
About Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways is the national airline of the State of Qatar, based at Hamad International Airport in Doha. The airline has built its reputation on service quality, winning multiple Skytrax World’s Best Airline awards, and its engineering operation is central to that reputation — aircraft must be safe, available and maintained to the highest standard on every departure.
The Qatar Airways Group brings together 12 different businesses, and Technical Engineering is one of its most important functions. The team covers line and heavy maintenance, engineering support and maintenance control across the airline’s Airbus and Boeing fleet. Engineers work to Qatar Airways procedures and to the requirements of the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, with safety and dispatch reliability as the measures that matter most.
Licensed Aircraft Engineer (Heavy Maintenance B1): role overview
The Licensed Aircraft Engineer (Heavy Maintenance B1) joins the Technical Engineering team as a Licensed Aircraft Engineer Level 1. The role holder is responsible for delivering aircraft maintenance activities that directly support flight operations maintenance checks and duties within their authority as a Licensed Aircraft Engineer, providing the specialised knowledge, skills and expertise that keep the operation safe, effective and efficient.
Heavy maintenance work is planned, structured and thorough. The engineer plans assigned activities in an effective and efficient manner, operates equipment and uses tooling relative to assigned tasks within the framework of Qatar Airways procedures, and reviews work procedures and standards, proposing improvements where procedures are not appropriate so that work processes stay effective.
The role also carries certification responsibility. The engineer is responsible for the final release of work accomplished by the Mechanics, making sure tasks are performed to meet company and customer standards and targets such as dispatch reliability and the level of acceptable deferred defects. Aircraft maintenance tasks must be accomplished in accordance with laid down policies and procedures, and the delivery standard of Qatar Airways and customer products must be met.
Key responsibilities
The main duties of the role, as stated on the official Qatar Airways posting, are:
- Plan assigned activities in an effective and efficient manner, and operate equipment or use tooling relative to assigned tasks within the framework of Qatar Airways procedures.
- Review work procedures and standards and propose improvements where procedures are not appropriate, to ensure work processes are effective.
- Be responsible for the final release of work accomplished by the Mechanics, ensuring tasks are performed to meet company and customer standards and targets such as dispatch reliability and the level of acceptable deferred defects.
- Ensure the delivery standard of Qatar Airways and customer products is met, and that aircraft maintenance tasks are accomplished in accordance with laid down policies and procedures.
- Provide satisfactory support to internal and external customers.
- Implement solutions to technical problems within the range of the role’s authority, and ensure that aircraft or component serviceability standards are maintained to meet schedule requirements.
- Provide guidance and on-the-job training to the Technicians and Aircraft Mechanics reporting to the position.
- When supervising the work of others, ensure that an acceptable standard of workmanship and quality is maintained and that the correct tools are employed to accomplish the task.
Requirements and qualifications
Qatar Airways requires one of the following education and experience combinations:
- A High School Qualification, Vocational Qualification, Diploma or equivalent (type of diploma based on role) with a minimum of 5 years of job-related experience, OR
- A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with a minimum of 4 years of job-related experience.
The essential requirements listed on the official posting are:
- A Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance or a vocational aircraft maintenance qualification, or a Degree (B.Eng., BSc) or equivalent in aircraft engineering.
- Must hold a minimum of 1 full Qatar Airways main fleet ICAO/QCAA license and approvals.
- As per company requirement, must arrange to have equipment and a heavy vehicle driving license to facilitate maintenance task requirements.
- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
- Using mathematics to solve problems.
- Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
- Managerial skills — the ability to delegate work, set clear direction and manage workflow; strong mentoring and coaching skills; the ability to train and develop subordinates’ skills; and the ability to foster teamwork among team members.
This is a certifying engineering role, so the licence is the key requirement. Candidates must already hold at least one full Qatar Airways main fleet licence with approvals, together with the maintenance experience to use it confidently on heavy maintenance tasks.
What Qatar Airways offers
No salary, visa, perk or specific benefit is stated on the official job page, so none is given here. The posting carries only general marketing copy about the Qatar Airways Group. Candidates who are shortlisted will receive full details of the employment package from Qatar Airways during the recruitment process.
How to apply for the Licensed Aircraft Engineer job in Doha
Applications are made through the official Qatar Airways careers portal. Candidates should prepare a CV that shows their aircraft maintenance licence and approvals, the aircraft types they are licensed on, their years of certifying experience and examples of heavy maintenance work they have released. The closing date is 31 December 2026 — applications must be submitted before that date.
Apply here on the official Qatar Airways careers page: Licensed Aircraft Engineer – Heavy Maintenance B1 – Qatar Airways (reference MRO_LAE_B1_H). The full job description is also available at careers.qatarairways.com.
Qatar Airways never charges candidates for recruitment. Job seekers should only apply through the official careers portal and should be wary of anyone asking for payment in connection with a Qatar Airways job.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this job based?
Doha, Qatar, within Technical Engineering at Qatar Airways.
What is the closing date?
31 December 2026, as stated on the official Qatar Airways careers posting (reference MRO_LAE_B1_H).
What licence do I need?
A minimum of one full Qatar Airways main fleet ICAO/QCAA license and approvals, together with a diploma in aircraft maintenance or a degree in aircraft engineering.
How much experience do I need?
A diploma or equivalent with at least 5 years of job-related experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years of job-related experience.
Is a salary stated?
No. The official posting does not state a salary, visa or benefits package, so none is given here.
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