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No organization rises to the top, and stays there, with the right leadership. As global aviation recovery gains momentum in 2025 and beyond, people who have the skills and experience to lead and manage growth will remain in demand.

Rishworth Aviation proudly supports our clients with staffing at all levels of the organization. We are currently looking for:

Group Quality Auditor

We are currently looking for a local Group Quality Auditor who will be responsible for all quality and audit matters related to Part 42 within the group. This role will be based in Western Australia with occasional regional travel. A competitive and well-rounded remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates. Check the requirements and apply now>>

Executive Candidate Testimonial

“I recently was contacted by the Rishworth Aviation team about an opportunity. From the outset the team approach was industry leading, discreet, and very professional. They provided the information I needed to assess the opportunity and they followed up continually leading me through the process. A very good experience indeed. It was first class platinum service all the way!”

- Head of MRO, Asia-Pacific

"Working with Duke from Rishworth Aviation as a candidate provided me a great experience, from day 1 the constant communication despite the 10h time zones difference, was seamless. Duke was constantly on top of the client, delivering daily updates on the recruiting process till CEBU offered the job. It's been a pleasure and I highly recommend Rishworth and particularly Duke if you are looking for a new job in the aviation business."
-Miguel Angel Martin Recio, Crew Operations Director

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Lewis Purcell
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Lewis brings a wealth of aviation experience within the APAC market, having worked with major aviation companies in Australia and Singapore over the past two decades to provide resourcing solutions. He has a deep understanding of staffing and resourcing solutions across flight crew, maintenance crew, C-suite, and other operational roles.

Latest Executive & Operations Jobs.

Duty Manager - Light Maintenance

Rishworth Aviation is seeking an experienced Duty Manager - Light Maintenance for a leading airline in the United Arab Emirates. The successful candidate will oversee daily light maintenance operations, ensuring scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company and regulatory requirements. Working closely with senior management, the Maintenance Control Centre (MCC), and engineering teams, the role is responsible for supporting fleet availability, coordinating maintenance priorities, maintaining aircraft certification and airworthiness standards, and leading maintenance personnel to achieve operational excellence while fostering a strong safety culture through training, development, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a full-time permanent position which requires relocation with VISA and education sponsorship provided for successful incumbents. Job Responsibilities Lead and oversee daily light maintenance operations, ensuring aircraft maintenance activities are completed to the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Verify that all engineers and technicians maintain valid licenses, authorizations, and required certifications to perform assigned duties. Exercise certification privileges to inspect, approve, and release maintenance work following confirmation that tasks have been completed in accordance with approved technical data and procedures. Ensure aircraft maintenance records, technical documentation, and release-to-service requirements are accurately completed and processed within required timeframes. Coordinate closely with Aircraft Maintenance Supervisors and engineering teams to ensure effective communication, shift continuity, and seamless execution of maintenance activities. Monitor workforce availability, employee wellbeing, and operational resource utilization to support efficient maintenance planning and delivery. Promote compliance with health, safety, environmental, and company standards while maintaining a safe, secure, and professional working environment. Implement Safety Management System (SMS) initiatives, support risk assessment activities, and drive continuous improvement in safety and operational performance. Manage shift handovers effectively, ensuring critical technical information, ongoing maintenance tasks, and operational priorities are accurately communicated between teams. Support employee development by encouraging participation in training programs and monitoring qualification, authorization, and training validity requirements. Maintain high standards of housekeeping across maintenance facilities, work areas, tooling locations, and support equipment areas. Respond to operational incidents and safety events as required, ensuring timely reporting, investigation, and implementation of corrective actions to minimize risk and operational disruption. Job Requirements Valid GCAA AMEL or convertible to GCAA requirements (GACA/QCAA/EASA/UKCAA/CAAS/HKCAD) Minimum of 10 years of aircraft maintenance experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role Has experience managing the Base/Light Maintenance operations working within an Airline or MRO. Please APPLY NOW if you are interested and submit your latest up-to-date CV along with your Aircraft Maintenance Engineering License details. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

United Arab Emirates

Duty Manager - Line Maintenance

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 regulatory compliance and operational readiness. Job Requirements Valid GCAA AMEL or convertible to GCAA requirements (GACA/QCAA/EASA/UKCAA/CAAS/HKCAD) Minimum of 10 years of aircraft maintenance experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role Proven background in line maintenance operations, ideally gained within a busy international hub airport or large-scale airline operation Strong people leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills, with the ability to lead technical teams, collaborate across multiple departments, and promote a positive safety culture through effective use of digital and operational tools Please APPLY NOW if you are interested and submit your latest up-to-date CV along with your Aircraft Maintenance Engineering License details. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

United Arab Emirates

Shift Manager - Line Maintenance

Our client is a leading budget airline in the Middle East, and they are currently looking for a Shift Manager - Line Maintenance who will lead an assigned team of engineers ensuring the safe and efficient maintenance and repair of aircraft in the hangar. This is a full-time permanent position which requires relocation with education sponsorship and visa provided for successful incumbents. Job Responsibilities Acts as the main contact point for Stakeholders such as MCC, Development and Planning Engineers, and Quality Assurance team in assimilating, delivering and following up on the day to day maintenance tasks and activities of the Line Maintenance respective team. Leads a team of engineers and technicians to carry out maintenance work on aircrafts and rectify/reduce the number of defects utilizing different sources and means Supervises the execution of 3rd Party Service Level Agreements as per agreed terms and conditions and standard adopted procedures ensuring all engineers and technicians performing the required tasks are well trained and licensed in the respective category to maintain business relationships. Reviews the operational status reports of aircrafts on a daily basis ensuring that required tasks loaded by MCC or the Planning Engineers are timely, cost-effectively and successfully executed whilst MCC is regularly updated with any changes to the pre-approved plan. Constantly coordinates with MCC on any pending problems with aircrafts which cause concern or could result in operational disruption or involve a drop in acceptable service standards during their shift. Provides proper guidance, monitoring and performance assessment to the Line Maintenance Engineers and Technicians to assist them carry out their assigned maintenance tasks Continuously monitors the licenses approvals and renewal, maintaining an up-to-date record of necessary documents and reports, and highlighting to Management concerns and issues relating to staff performance to ensure adherence to Quality Assurance and GCAA regulations. Maintains the Line Maintenance manuals, facilities, offices, machinery, equipment and tools as per approved standards and operational business requirements. Generates daily function-related reports on daily planned and STP (Short Term Plan) maintenance activities, AOG and accidents, and communicates the same to MCC, Engineering Planning, Head of Maintenance, and other concerned parties. Job Requirements Valid GCAA AMEL or equivalent 9+ years’ experience in Line Maintenance environment, 3 years of which in Aircrafts maintenance supervision and management in a similar capacity, with 2 years at least leading teams independently. Has exposure on Internal/ External Audit operations and practices related to maintenance and safety. Capable of guiding and monitoring the team’s performance against approved policies, procedures and operating manuals and in line with adopted regulations and quality standards. Please APPLY NOW if you are interested with your latest up-to-date CV. Do note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

United Arab Emirates

Shift Manager - Base Maintenance

Our client is a leading budget airline in the Middle East, and they are currently looking for a Shift Manager - Base Maintenance who will lead an assigned team of engineers ensuring the safe and efficient maintenance and repair of aircraft in the hangar. This is a full-time permanent position which requires relocation with education sponsorship and visa provided for successful incumbents. Job Responsibilities Supports and deputizes the Manager – Base Maintenance in leading a team of engineers and technicians as per adopted procedures and in line with regulatory requirements. Leads a team of engineers and technicians to carry out maintenance work on aircrafts and rectify/reduce the number of defects utilizing different sources and means Supervises the execution of 3rd Party Service Level Agreements as per agreed terms and conditions and standard adopted procedures ensuring all engineers and technicians performing the required tasks are well trained and licensed in the respective category to maintain business relationships. Ensures all safety measures and working procedures as well as specified rules and regulations are being considered and adhered to when carrying out any maintenance work on aircrafts. Reviews the maintenance plans and operational status reports of aircrafts ensuring that required tasks loaded, cost-effectively and successfully executed whilst MCC is regularly updated with any changes to the pre-approved plan. Constantly coordinates with MCC on any pending problems with aircrafts which cause concern or could result in operational disruption or involve a drop in acceptable service standards during their shift. Protects airworthiness, ensuring aircrafts are dispatched in a fully compliant condition and configuration, inspected and tested in accordance with approved maintenance procedures. Provides proper guidance, monitoring and performance assessment to the Base Maintenance Engineers and Technicians to assist them carry out their assigned maintenance tasks Continuously monitors the licenses approvals and renewal, maintaining an up-to-date record of necessary documents and reports, and highlighting to Management concerns and issues relating to staff performance to ensure adherence to Quality Assurance and GCAA regulations. Maintains the Base Maintenance manuals, facilities, offices, machinery, equipment and tools as per approved standards and operational business requirements. Implements new technical projects as directed by the MBM&W taking into consideration proper procedures and necessary technical and system support as well as familiarization and guidance sessions for the respective engineers and technicians. Job Requirements Valid GCAA AMEL or equivalent 9+ years’ experience in Line or Base Maintenance environment, 3 years of which in Aircrafts maintenance supervision and management in a similar capacity, with 2 years at least leading teams independently. Has exposure on Internal/ External Audit operations and practices related to maintenance and safety. Capable of guiding and monitoring the team’s performance against approved policies, procedures and operating manuals and in line with adopted regulations and quality standards. Please APPLY NOW if you are interested with your latest up-to-date CV. Do note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

United Arab Emirates

Workshop Manager

Our client is a leading domestic operator providing both passenger and charter solutions in Papua New Guinea. They are currently looking for Workshop Manager who will be responsible for acknowledging safety as a fundamental principle in all decision-making within his area of responsibility, fostering a culture of safety within his area of responsibility, and setting an example of personal dedication to the company's safety policy. This is a full-time position with 4 flight tickets provided back home yearly - accommodation, transport, meals, provided at base. Job Responsibilities Foster a positive safety culture and demonstrate commitment to company safety policies, ensuring safety is a core value in all decisions Direct and coordinate daily workshop activities, ensuring staff are present, working efficiently, and meeting maintenance schedules for mobile and fixed equipment Prepare workshop operations budgets, control maintenance costs, and ensure spending stays within budget while handling job quotes and costings Supervise the training of apprentices and post-trade personnel, ensuring qualifications and competency for assigned tasks Ensure maintenance tasks are performed according to manuals, policies, and procedures, including proper documentation for modifications and repairs Liaise with the Engineering Manager for equipment replacement plans, report on maintenance activities, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements Job Requirements Minimum 5 years’ experience in tech records or maintenance planning with 3 years supervisory experience IAS training and experience are required. Familiarity with CAR Parts 91, 43, 119, 121, and 125 High level of computer literacy Please APPLY NOW if you are interested with your latest up-to-date CV. Do note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.