Lead Engineer | Qatar Executive | Qatar Airways Group

Role Overview

As a Lead Engineer for Qatar Executive (QE), you are the primary authority responsible for the serviceability, airworthiness, and safety of our world-class corporate fleet. This leadership role demands a mastery of QCAA regulations and a commitment to the highest standards of technical excellence. You will manage high-performance technical teams to deliver scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in the most productive and cost-effective manner possible, ensuring our elite clientele experiences 100% aircraft availability and 5-star cabin reliability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Maintenance Leadership

Operational Command: Direct and manage shift resources—including personnel allocation, training, and leave coverage—to ensure optimum maintenance capacity at all times.
Release Authority: Exercise your license and approvals to certify the Certificate of Release to Service (CRS), ensuring all work complies with TPM, QE, and legislative requirements.
Performance Accountability: Take full ownership of the technical group’s performance, ensuring maintenance targets, system reliability, and aircraft availability metrics are consistently met.

2. Technical Execution & Problem Solving

Complex Rectification: Supervise the troubleshooting and resolution of complex aircraft defects, prioritizing critical systems to ensure the operating program remains on schedule.
OEM Collaboration: Partner with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), vendors, and suppliers to engineer long-term solutions for persistent technical challenges.
Process Innovation: Review and refine work procedures, equipment usage, and maintenance standards to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

3. Mentorship & Organizational Support

Succession Planning: Train and develop junior engineers and technicians, ensuring a robust talent pipeline and effective risk management for the department.
Inter-departmental Synergy: Provide expert assistance to CAMO and Engineering departments in the development and preparation of complex maintenance work packages.
Reporting & Governance: Keep the Maintenance Manager informed of impending technical risks or cabin serviceability issues that could impact the premium customer experience.

Qualifications & Experience

Experience: * Minimum of 6 years of job-related aircraft maintenance experience.
- Proven track record in a supervisory role performing both Line and Base maintenance.
Licensing & Ratings: * Holder of an ICAO Mechanical or Avionics license (EASA License highly preferred).
- Must hold a recognized Aircraft Type Rating, preferably on a current or planned Qatar Executive aircraft type.
- Capability to hold a minimum of one QE aircraft type authorization.
Education: * Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
- Recognized Diploma in an aircraft trade.
Core Competencies: * In-depth knowledge of aircraft maintenance fundamentals and international air legislation.
- Strong ability to lead diverse technical teams under high-pressure, time-sensitive conditions.

Why Join the Qatar Executive Story?

Our story is one of spectacular growth, moving from four aircraft to a global leader in twelve different businesses. At Qatar Executive, we don’t just maintain aircraft; we innovate behind the scenes to create unique, record-breaking experiences. We offer you an international community where your ambition knows no boundaries and where your technical expertise directly contributes to a proud legacy of aviation excellence.

Are you ready to lead the future of private aviation? Apply now to join our elite engineering leadership team in Doha.

More information

Job Location : Qatar-Doha
City : Doha
Company Name : Qatar Airways Group
Closing Date : 2026-04-23

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