Sheet Metal Certifying Technician - Ethiopia

Special Note – Ethiopia Recruitment Event

This vacancy is linked to Air Arabia’s upcoming invitation-only Engineering Recruitment Event in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Candidates should apply to this vacancy only if they are available to attend the recruitment event in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia mid November 2026, subject to being shortlisted and invited by Air Arabia. Full event details, including venue, date, timing and interview schedule, will be shared only with shortlisted candidates prior to the event.

If you are interested in similar Air Arabia opportunities but are not available to attend the Ethiopia event, please apply separately to the relevant non-event vacancy on the Air Arabia careers site.

Job Purpose

Perform, oversee, and certify structural maintenance on Airline and Third-Party aircraft undergoing line or base maintenance. This includes repairs/modifications, installation/ replacements, inspections, and defect rectifications, while overseeing the work of assigned technicians, ensuring airworthiness & compliance with approved standards, regulatory requirements, and the airline’s maintenance procedures.

Key Result Responsibilities

• Prepare for, perform, and certify scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks in accordance with task cards, approved data, and regulatory standards.


• Oversee the work of assigned technicians, ensuring tasks are performed to the required standards, resolving technical issues, and providing on-the-job guidance where needed.


• Review assigned task cards with the Engineer/ Supervisor to confirm full understanding of work scope, documentation, priorities, and safety precautions prior to task commencement.


• Conduct thorough inspections and defect rectification, ensuring defects are properly addressed using approved maintenance data.


• Record maintenance actions, test results, defect rectification, and parts usage accurately in the Maintenance Information system, ensuring traceability and compliance with regulatory and company standards.


• Ensure the availability, compatibility, and readiness shop inventory in line with approved standards and operational needs.

Key Result Responsibilities - Continued

• Maintain clear, effective communication with engineers, technicians, and operational teams to ensure task continuity, safe handovers, and seamless coordination.


• Enforce strict adherence to all safety regulations, maintenance procedures, and human factors principles before, during, and after task execution to safeguard personnel and equipment.


• Uphold high housekeeping standards and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all time


• Control resource usage, minimizing waste of consumables, preventing repeat work, and optimizing material and repair costs


• Provide professional, proactive, and solution-oriented support to operational teams across the airline & third-party customers.

Qualifications (Academic, training, languages)

• Diploma or Certificate in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Structural/Airframe discipline), or equivalent technical discipline.


• Skilled in fabrication activities, inspections, and task documentation.


• Strong technical knowledge of aircraft airframe systems, repair techniques, approved maintenance practices, and regulatory requirements


• Excellent attention to detail with a focus on compliance and safety.


• Effective communication, coordination, and teamwork abilities.


• Ability to manage time and resources efficiently in a dynamic operational environment.


• Physically fit and able to work in various operational conditions (e.g., confined spaces, outdoor environments).


• Ability to work in rostered shifts based on operational requirements.


• Proficient in computer literacy for accessing maintenance information systems and documentation.


• Awareness of human factors in aircraft maintenance activities.

Work Experience

• 4 years’ experience performing maintenance of aircraft structure & structural parts, preferably Airbus type.


• Preferably Company-issued Certifying Authorization for aircraft structure OR completion of related training with skills proficiency in lieu of certifications