{"id":4780,"date":"2026-01-20T23:08:34","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T17:38:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ceylondailynews.lk\/home\/?p=4780"},"modified":"2026-01-20T23:22:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T17:52:56","slug":"aircraft-engineer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ceylondailynews.lk\/home\/2026\/01\/20\/aircraft-engineer\/","title":{"rendered":"Licensed Aircraft Engineer \u2013 Line \/ Base \/ Cabin \/ MCC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"623\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.srilankan.com\/en_uk\/us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SriLankan Airlines<\/a> is seeking <strong data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"385\">dynamic and experienced Licensed Aircraft Engineers (LAE)<\/strong> to join its Engineering Division on a full-time, fixed-term contract basis. This opportunity is ideal for highly skilled aviation professionals who are passionate about maintaining world-class safety, quality, and operational excellence.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"648\">Position Overview<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"1001\">As a <strong data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"684\">Licensed Aircraft Engineer<\/strong>, you will be responsible for performing <strong data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"773\">Line Maintenance and Base Maintenance checks<\/strong> on company and customer aircraft. The role ensures that all aircraft maintenance activities comply with <strong data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"927\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ceylondailynews.lk\/home\/?s=Civil+Aviation+Authority\">Civil Aviation Authority<\/a> of Sri Lanka (CAASL)<\/strong> regulations, SriLankan Airlines policies, and approved quality standards.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1152\">You will work on modern aircraft fleets including <strong data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1088\">Airbus A320, A321 NEO, and A330<\/strong>, contributing directly to safe and efficient flight operations.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1180\">Key Responsibilities<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"2022\">\n<li data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1291\">\n<p data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1291\">Carry out aircraft maintenance and servicing activities using approved procedures, tools, and spare parts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1372\">\n<p data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1372\">Ensure all maintenance tasks meet regulatory, quality, and safety standards.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1469\">\n<p data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1469\">Plan and manage work priorities, manpower, and time efficiently to meet ground time targets.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1566\">\n<p data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1566\">Accurately report Aircraft on Ground (AOG) defects during transit and turnaround operations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1667\">\n<p data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1667\">Support Duty Engineers and Check Controllers with timely technical updates and progress reports.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1748\">\n<p data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1748\">Ensure scheduled turnaround times (TAT) for maintenance inputs are achieved.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1849\">\n<p data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1849\">Assign, guide, and monitor tasks performed by qualifying mechanics, inspectors, and technicians.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1934\">\n<p data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1934\">Participate actively in audit preparation activities to minimize audit findings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"2022\">\n<p data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"2022\">Contribute to training and skill development initiatives within the engineering team.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2042\">Requirements<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2501\">\n<li data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2168\">\n<p data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2168\">Minimum <strong data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2102\">5 years of experience in aircraft maintenance<\/strong>, including at least <strong data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2165\">1 year as a Licensed Aircraft Engineer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2390\">\n<p data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2291\">Hold a valid <strong data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2210\">AML B1.1 or B2 license<\/strong> with active full-type approval on one or more of the following aircraft types:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2390\">\n<li data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2321\">\n<p data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2321\">Airbus A330 (Trent 700)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2358\">\n<p data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2358\">Airbus A320 (V2500 \/ CFM56-5B)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2390\">\n<p data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2390\">Airbus A320 NEO (Leap-1A)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2428\">\n<p data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2428\">Must be a <strong data-start=\"2403\" data-end=\"2425\">Sri Lankan citizen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2501\">\n<p data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2501\">Maximum age limit: <strong data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2462\">55 years<\/strong> as at the application submission date.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2531\">Additional Information<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2532\" data-end=\"2808\">\n<li data-start=\"2532\" data-end=\"2628\">\n<p data-start=\"2534\" data-end=\"2628\">Grade will be determined based on years of experience and number of aircraft type approvals.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2629\" data-end=\"2690\">\n<p data-start=\"2631\" data-end=\"2690\">Employment is offered on a <strong data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2681\">fixed-term contract<\/strong> basis.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2691\" data-end=\"2751\">\n<p data-start=\"2693\" data-end=\"2751\">SriLankan Airlines is an <strong data-start=\"2718\" data-end=\"2748\">equal opportunity employer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2752\" data-end=\"2808\">\n<p data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2808\">Any form of influence will result in disqualification.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2810\" data-end=\"2838\">Location &amp; Job Details<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2839\" data-end=\"3040\">\n<li data-start=\"2839\" data-end=\"2868\">\n<p data-start=\"2841\" data-end=\"2868\"><strong data-start=\"2841\" data-end=\"2854\">Division:<\/strong> Engineering<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"2905\">\n<p data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2905\"><strong data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2884\">Industry:<\/strong> Airline \/ Aviation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2906\" data-end=\"2933\">\n<p data-start=\"2908\" data-end=\"2933\"><strong data-start=\"2908\" data-end=\"2921\">Job Type:<\/strong> Full-time<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2934\" data-end=\"2991\">\n<p data-start=\"2936\" data-end=\"2991\"><strong data-start=\"2936\" data-end=\"2949\">Location:<\/strong> Katunayake, Western Province, Sri Lanka<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2992\" data-end=\"3040\">\n<p data-start=\"2994\" data-end=\"3040\"><strong data-start=\"2994\" data-end=\"3023\">Application Closing Date:<\/strong> 31 December 2026<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3042\" data-end=\"3060\">How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3061\" data-end=\"3249\">Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the official SriLankan Airlines careers portal. 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