Sheet Metal Engineer (Ethiopia Recruitment Event)

About the role

Air Arabia is holding an invitation-only Engineering Recruitment Event in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in mid-November 2026. This Sheet Metal Engineer vacancy is linked to that event: candidates should apply only if they can attend the event in Addis Ababa, subject to being shortlisted and invited. Event details such as venue, date, timing and interview schedule will be shared only with shortlisted candidates beforehand.

The role covers structural maintenance of Airline and third-party aircraft, including repairs, modifications, installations, inspections and defect rectification, in line with approved standards, regulatory requirements and airline procedures. It also involves technical oversight of shop activities and issuing Certificates of Release to Service (CRS) for completed structural maintenance.

Key responsibilities

• Certify scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of aircraft structures and structural parts, including inspections, testing, repairs and replacements.
• Issue Certificates of Release to Service (CRS) once maintenance is complete and verified against standards.
• Review work instructions, task cards and maintenance schedules to plan and oversee shop activities.
• Provide technical guidance and supervision to certifying and shop technicians.
• Investigate technical issues, perform root cause analysis and coordinate corrective actions with Engineering and Quality Assurance.
• Record maintenance actions, defects and parts usage accurately and ensure stock, tools and equipment are ready.
• Manage resources to minimise waste and control costs, and enforce safety precautions and human factors principles.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Technical Procurement and operations, and represent the airline professionally with regulators and customers.
• Help improve maintenance procedures and processes, and deputise for the Shop Supervisor/Lead Engineer when needed.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (structural/airframe) or an equivalent technical discipline.
• OEM or equivalent certification for sheet metal parts/structures is mandatory.
• At least 5 years' experience, preferably on Airbus types, with at least 2 years in a certifying or supervisory capacity.
• Physically fit and able to work in confined spaces and outdoors, and to work rostered shifts.

Required skills

• In-depth knowledge of aircraft structure maintenance, regulations and safety standards.
• Strong troubleshooting, inspection and diagnostic skills.
• Proficiency with maintenance and engineering software systems for documentation and component tracking.
• Team management, decision-making and stakeholder communication.