RwandAir Ltd, the national flag carrier of Rwanda, is inviting applications from motivated and highly qualified individuals to join its expanding team. As one of Africa’s fastest-growing airlines, RwandAir continues its strategic expansion and is seeking:

·       Experienced professionals for specialized engineering roles

·       Exceptional graduates for its premier RISE Graduate Development Programme

Operating from its main hub at Kigali International Airport, the airline serves destinations across East, Central, West, and Southern Africa, as well as Europe and the Middle East.

All advertised positions are based within the Technical and Maintenance & Engineering Departments at the Kigali headquarters.
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AVAILABLE POSITIONS

1. Maintenance Planning Engineer

2. Development Engineer

3. RISE – Graduate Development Programme

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Maintenance Planning Engineer

Experience:

·       Minimum of 5 years in continuing airworthiness management

Education:

·       Degree in Aeronautical, Avionics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering

1.     Development Engineer

Experience:

·       Minimum of 4 years in aviation technical services, powerplant engineering, or AMP/Reliability

Education:

·       Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Industrial, or Mechatronics Engineering

Knowledge:

·       Strong understanding of EASA/ICAO/RCAA regulatory compliance

·       Familiarity with aircraft technical documentation

2.     RISE – Graduate Development Programme

Academic Excellence:

·       Bachelor’s degree with First Class Honors
OR

·       Master’s degree with Second Class Honors or above

·       Maximum of 2 years of professional work experience

Language Requirement:

·       IELTS Academic score of 6.5+
OR

·       TOEFL iBT score of 85+

Eligibility:

·       Must be eligible to work in Rwanda

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

3.     Maintenance Planning

·       Scheduling aircraft maintenance tasks

·       Updating technical data

·       Coordinating with Approved Maintenance Organizations (AMOs)

 Engineering Development

·       Improving aircraft technical performance

·       Engine trend monitoring

·       Reliability management

 Graduate Leadership (RISE)

·       Rotational assignments across departments

·       Leadership development pathway

·       Exposure to strategic airline operations

RISE PROGRAMME BENEFITS

The RISE Graduate Development Programme offers:

·       Rotational Assignments across key business functions

·       Mentorship from senior leaders and executives

·       Structured Skill Development programs

·       Real-World Impact Projects with measurable organizational and national impact

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

All documents must be submitted in PDF format:

·       Application letter addressed to the Chief HR & Administration Officer

·       Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)

·       Notarized Degree/Diploma certificates

·       Relevant professional certificates and academic transcripts

·       Copy of Passport or National ID

·       List of three (3) referees

Additional Requirement for RISE Applicants:

·       Official IELTS or TOEFL results

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

 Interested applicants must open the application link at the bottom of this page to start their application.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

·       Maintenance Planning Engineer: March 06, 2026

·       Development Engineer: March 13, 2026

·       RISE Graduate Programme: April 04, 2026 (17:00 PM)