Technical Standards Engineer - Part 145

Job description / Role

Technical Standards Engineer
Location: Middle East | Full-Time, On-Site - (not UAE)

Are you a detail-oriented B1/B2 licensed aircraft engineer passionate about technical excellence and regulatory compliance? This is your opportunity to take your aviation career to the next level with a leading MRO provider in the region.

Why Join Us
Be part of a cutting-edge Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) organization recognized for high-quality aircraft maintenance. As a Technical Standards Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring best-in-class technical standards across heavy maintenance operations.

What You'll Do

* Monitor aircraft maintenance activities and documentation at the task level across assigned hangars.
* Collaborate with hangar management, engineers, and mechanics to correct procedural and documentation discrepancies.
* Provide hands-on coaching to ensure compliance with technical documentation and regulatory standards.
* Collect and analyze non-compliance data, preparing weekly and monthly performance reports for senior leadership.
* Stay current with Part 145 regulations and internal policies; identify opportunities to improve procedures and processes.
* Participate in environmental and safety programs and report any related non-conformities.

What You Bring

* Licensed B1/B2 Aircraft Engineer with Airbus and/or Boeing type approvals (current status not required).
* Minimum 10 years' experience in aviation maintenance, including heavy/base maintenance exposure.
* Solid understanding of EASA Part 145 certification and release requirements.
* Proven leadership experience in roles such as Supervisor, Shift Leader, or Technical Representative.
* Strong experience with Quality & Safety Management Systems, auditing, and Microsoft Office tools.

Key Skills

* Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills.
* Analytical mindset with a calm and diplomatic approach.
* Cultural sensitivity and flexibility to work across shifts.

Compensation & Benefits

* Competitive salary package
* Accommodation, visa, flights, medical coverage, and annual leave included

Apply Today
Submit your updated CV to join a high-performance team where your expertise will directly impact operational excellence and aviation safety.

Preferred candidates will have proven and previous experience in working in a Part 145 EASA Base Maintenance organisation on base and heavy maintenance projects. The successful candidate will have held a position of Licensed Aircraft Engineer with over 10 years of experience in releasing aircraft back into services. You will have excellent communication skills, with the ability to write reports and document policies and processes accordingly.

About the Company

Created in 2003 by technical engineers and experienced recruiters, VHR delivers a partner-orientated approach. We are passionate about the industries where we operate, the career-enhancing support we provide and the people with whom we work.

Whether one permanent vacancy or a team of contract specialists, VHR strives to deliver the best possible staffing solutions.

As a recruitment company, we see our clients as our partners and our services as an extension of our clients’ businesses. We operate with a set of core values at the heart of everything we do.