Development and Planning Engineer - Qatar Executive

Role overview

This position is focused on preserving continuous fleet airworthiness while keeping aircraft availability at a high level and ensuring full compliance with safety and regulatory obligations. The role also involves preparing, maintaining, and controlling the documentation needed to support airworthiness across the fleet.

Key responsibilities

• Assess technical material released by airworthiness regulators, aircraft manufacturers, and suppliers to determine how it affects fleet airworthiness, reliability, maintainability, and safety.
• Develop new Aircraft Maintenance Program (AMP) content or revise existing AMP items so they remain aligned with regulatory rules, manufacturer guidance, and reliability recommendations.
• Build and refresh the Fleet Maintenance Plan to meet approved AMP requirements while maximizing aircraft availability and using maintenance resources efficiently.
• Keep the maintenance tracking system current with any new or revised AMP requirements so that all obligations are properly captured and met.
• Study Service Bulletins and similar modification documents from manufacturers, suppliers, or Part 21 organizations to decide whether they apply to the fleet and whether they are cost-effective.
• Raise Work Order Requests or Task Cards for Part 145 organizations so required maintenance can be completed.
• Confirm that contracted Part 145 maintenance providers are ready to execute assigned maintenance events and are working in line with company procedures, regulations, and quality expectations.
• Support Part 145 contractors with technical guidance and monitor progress on work orders until required maintenance is completed.
• Prepare and check the documents needed for ARC (Airworthiness Review Certificate) or CMR (Certificate of Maintenance Requirement) renewal to protect fleet airworthiness.
• Review aircraft reliability data and use it to support achievement of program targets.
• Produce recurring reports on fleet availability and maintenance status for management decision-making and AMP improvement.
• Update operational information systems with maintenance event details so relevant company teams remain informed.
• Coordinate with flight crews and Part 145 vendors to resolve technical issues or unscheduled aircraft events.
• Track deferred items and plan corrective action across the fleet to maintain airworthiness and maximum availability.
• Carry out other department-related duties assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification is required.
• Preferred educational background includes Aeronautical, Mechanical, or Electronics Engineering.
• Alternatively, candidates with an accepted Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) qualification and 5 years of certifying experience may be considered.
• EA SA Part 66 B1, B2, or C license, or an equivalent licence, is acceptable.
• Strong written and spoken English skills are necessary.
• Prior exposure to corporate, business, charter, VIP, or WIP operations is preferred.
• Experience using CAMP and TRAX is preferred.

Additional information

Reference number: 221852

Location: Qatar, Doha

Job family: Not specified

Closing date: 2026-07-22

About the employer

The hiring organisation is part of a large aviation group that began with four aircraft and has grown into a broad network of 12 businesses. It is described as fast-growing, ambitious, and focused on innovation, operational excellence, and global collaboration.

Important note

Applicants are expected to contribute to the company’s commitment to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement, while supporting the broader mission of delivering exceptional aviation operations.