About the role
Rishworth Aviation is seeking an experienced Duty Manager - Line Maintenance to oversee daily aircraft maintenance operations for a leading airline in the United Arab Emirates who will be responsible for managing line maintenance activities within a high-volume hub operation, ensuring aircraft are maintained, certified, and returned to service safely, efficiently, and company and regulatory compliant. The successful candidate will lead a team of engineers and supervisors while coordinating closely with Maintenance Control Centre (MCC), operational departments, and technical stakeholders to support fleet reliability and operational performance.
This is a full-time permanent position which requires relocation with VISA and education sponsorship provided for successful incumbents.
Job Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate daily line maintenance operations, ensuring aircraft are maintained and returned to service in accordance with approved technical standards and regulatory requirements.
Exercise certification privileges to inspect, approve, and release maintenance work after verifying tasks have been completed correctly and within authorized limitations.
Ensure all maintenance records, reports, and operational documentation are completed accurately and submitted within required timelines.
Maintain full compliance with company policies, aviation regulations, airport requirements, and health and safety standards across all maintenance activities.
Supervise shift operations by planning workload distribution, allocating resources effectively, and ensuring operational priorities are delivered on schedule.
Manage staffing requirements and assign appropriately qualified and authorized engineers to support aircraft maintenance activities and operational demands.
Support employee performance and development by identifying training needs, mentoring team members, and promoting continuous professional growth.
Foster a positive safety culture through the implementation of Safety Management System (SMS) initiatives, risk assessments, and ongoing safety awareness programs.
Monitor employee qualifications, certifications, and training validity to ensure continued regulato…
