Workshop Production Controller

Introduction

Behind every safe and reliable aircraft operation is a highly organized maintenance system that ensures components, engines, and aircraft parts move efficiently through inspection, repair, testing, and certification processes. While technicians perform the hands-on maintenance work, production control professionals play a crucial role in keeping workflows on schedule, coordinating resources, and ensuring compliance with strict aviation regulations.

The Workshop Production Controller position at Air Arabia Group in Sharjah offers an opportunity for experienced aviation maintenance professionals to work at the center of workshop operations. This role combines production planning support, workflow coordination, maintenance documentation control, regulatory compliance, and real-time operational monitoring within a professional airline maintenance environment.

Candidates with experience in aircraft maintenance, component repair workshops, Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facilities, or production planning functions may find this position particularly attractive. As airlines continue expanding fleets and investing in maintenance capabilities, demand for professionals who can manage maintenance workflows efficiently remains strong across the GCC aviation sector.

Job Overview

Post Status: Active

Last Verified: May 2026

Note: Applicants should verify current availability through the employer’s official careers page.

About Air Arabia Group

Air Arabia has established itself as one of the Middle East’s leading low-cost airline operators, serving destinations across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe. Supporting these operations is a highly structured technical services division responsible for maintaining aircraft, components, engines, and associated systems according to international aviation standards.

Within modern airline operations, maintenance workshops represent a critical part of the aviation safety chain. Every repaired component, inspected assembly, and certified part contributes directly to aircraft reliability and operational performance.

Working within Air Arabia’s Technical Services division provides professionals with exposure to airline maintenance practices, aviation regulations, quality management systems, and modern maintenance planning technologies. For individuals interested in long-term aviation engineering careers, production control roles often provide valuable insight into the operational side of aircraft maintenance management.

Role Overview

The Workshop Production Controller serves as the operational coordinator responsible for managing the daily flow of maintenance activities within the workshop environment.

Rather than performing maintenance tasks directly, the role focuses on ensuring work progresses efficiently through each maintenance stage while maintaining compliance with regulatory, quality, and operational requirements.

A typical day may involve monitoring maintenance progress, coordinating with technicians, tracking component movement, verifying documentation, checking material availability, updating maintenance management systems, and supporting production targets.

The position requires regular interaction with:

• Workshop technicians
• Planning engineers
• Maintenance supervisors
• Logistics teams
• Stores personnel
• Quality assurance departments
• Regulatory compliance teams

The role plays an important part in minimizing delays, improving turnaround times, and ensuring maintenance activities remain fully traceable throughout the repair process.

Key Responsibilities

Workshop Maintenance Control

One of the primary responsibilities involves overseeing the execution of maintenance activities and ensuring work aligns with schedules established by planning personnel.

The controller continuously monitors workshop progress to identify potential delays before they affect production targets.

By maintaining visibility across multiple maintenance activities, the role helps ensure resources are utilized efficiently and operational deadlines remain achievable.

Workflow Coordination

Aircraft components often move through several maintenance stages before being returned to service.

These stages may include:

• Teardown
• Cleaning
• Inspection
• Repair
• Assembly
• Functional testing
• Certification

The Production Controller helps coordinate movement between workstations, ensuring components progress smoothly through the maintenance process while avoiding unnecessary bottlenecks.

Maintenance Documentation Management

Accurate maintenance records are essential within regulated aviation environments.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring job card completion
• Verifying maintenance records
• Supporting documentation control
• Ensuring timely closure of maintenance tasks
• Maintaining traceability requirements

Proper documentation protects both operational integrity and regulatory compliance.

Maintenance System Updates

Modern aviation organizations rely heavily on digital maintenance management systems.

The Production Controller is expected to maintain accurate work-in-progress updates within systems such as AMOS while supporting maintenance tracking and reporting requirements.

Accurate system updates help management teams make informed operational decisions and monitor workshop performance effectively.

Resource Coordination

Maintenance activities depend on the availability of parts, tools, equipment, and consumable materials.

The role involves close coordination with logistics and stores departments to ensure required resources are available when needed.

Early identification of shortages can help prevent costly delays and improve workshop productivity.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education

Applicants should possess one of the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aircraft Engineering
• Aeronautical Engineering Degree
• Electro-Mechanical Engineering Degree
• Higher Diploma in a related discipline
• Engineering Certificate from a recognized institution

Technical Skills

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

• Maintenance workflow management
• Production control knowledge
• Aviation documentation management
• Maintenance planning awareness
• Maintenance records administration
• Workshop operations understanding

Systems Knowledge

Experience with aviation maintenance software is highly valuable, particularly:

• AMOS
• TRAX
• Similar Maintenance Management Systems

AMOS experience may provide a competitive advantage due to its widespread use within airline maintenance organizations.

Regulatory Knowledge

Candidates should understand aviation maintenance requirements associated with:

• EASA Part-145
• GCAA CAR 145
• FAA Part 145

Knowledge of regulatory environments demonstrates readiness to operate within highly controlled maintenance organizations.

Soft Skills

Important professional attributes include:

• Problem-solving ability
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Decision-making capability
• Time management
• Team coordination

Why This Role Matters in the GCC Aviation Market

The GCC aviation sector continues to invest heavily in maintenance infrastructure, fleet expansion, and operational reliability.

Several factors are increasing demand for production control professionals.

Fleet Growth Across the Region

As airlines expand operations, maintenance departments must process larger volumes of inspections, repairs, and component maintenance activities.

Focus on Turnaround Time

Airlines continually seek ways to reduce maintenance turnaround times without compromising quality or safety standards.

Increasing Maintenance Complexity

Modern aircraft systems require sophisticated maintenance planning, documentation control, and workflow management.

Digital Transformation Initiatives

Airlines and MRO organizations are increasingly implementing advanced maintenance management systems that require skilled personnel capable of managing real-time operational data.

Candidates with experience in maintenance production control, planning, and workshop coordination may benefit from growing opportunities across the aviation maintenance sector throughout the GCC.

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