B1 Certifying Engineer (Airbus A320/A321) - Ethiopia Recruitment Event

About the role

Air Arabia is recruiting a B1 Certifying Engineer through its invitation-only engineering recruitment event in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in mid-November 2026. Candidates should apply only if they can attend the event after being shortlisted and invited; full event details will be shared with shortlisted candidates beforehand. The engineer carries out and supervises line and base-level maintenance on Air Arabia and third-party aircraft within the CAR 66 B1 licence category, ensuring work is certified and recorded accurately and on time.

Key responsibilities

• Review assigned task cards with the Maintenance Manager before starting work, understanding priorities, documentation and cautions.
• Prepare and perform scheduled maintenance, obtaining the right documentation, parts, tools and ground support equipment.
• Carry out test and inspection tasks to identify and record defects or damage, and troubleshoot and rectify them using Aircraft Maintenance Manuals.
• Sign off completed tasks, verify that task cards and documents meet the required standard, and coordinate with other engineers and technicians.
• Manage safety, taking mandatory precautions and protecting colleagues with proper GSE and protective equipment.
• Protect the continuity of critical tasks through proper handover procedures and provide internal customer service to other operational teams.
• Supervise and brief technicians on non-certifying maintenance tasks and present a professional image to flight crews, other companies' personnel and customers.
• Keep costs in mind by minimising waste of consumables and part repairs.

Required profile

• EASA Part 66 or GCAA CAR 66 B1 licence with company maintenance approvals on Airbus A320/A321 or similar approvals; must remove any licence limitations within 9 months of induction.
• Ability to obtain an unrestricted CAR 66 B1 licence or equivalent from the civil aviation authority.
• In-depth knowledge of airframe and engine systems maintenance.
• Good English for technical communication and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• External applicants need at least 2 years certifying maintenance on the A320/A321 family and at least 5 years in a line/base maintenance environment.