AIRCRAFT APPEARANCE MECHANIC

Etihad; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Etihad Airways is seeking an Aircraft Appearance Mechanic to oversee pest control and fumigation across the fleet, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for disinsection and safety procedures. The role also supports exterior dry wash and technical cleaning using MEWP.

The position requires live aviation ramp experience, knowledge of pest control practices, and strong English communication. UAE driving license preferred; Abu Dhabi base and operations on-site.

Qualifications

• Two years of live aviation experience in ramp operations.
• Extensive knowledge of Aircraft Disinsection, Disinfection and pest control.
• English written and spoken communication skills.
• MEWP handling and operation experience.
• UAE driving license preferable.

Responsibilities

• Safety & Quality: Adhere to Safety & Quality and Regulatory procedures for Etihad.
• Ensure proper use of PPE, tooling and equipment.
• Plan pest control activities across the fleet, including exterior appearance and cleaning.
• Ensure activities are within AMM, TPM, and AMOS job cards.
• Sign-off work after verification and certification by Certifying Staff.
• Maintain safe, secure working environment for Etihad employees.
• Promote a positive reporting culture among colleagues.
• Accept training to contribute more effectively.

Skills

MEWP operation

English communication

Ramp operations

Education

Apprenticeship / Basic aviation familiarity

Job description

Job Description

The Aircraft Appearance Mechanic is responsible for overseeing all pest control and fumigation activities across the entire Etihad fleet and its partner airlines. This role ensures that all Etihad aircraft adhere to regulatory requirements for aircraft disinsection and pest control. Additionally, the position involves operating the Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) to support all exterior dry wash and technical cleaning operations.

Accountabilities:

• Safety & Quality: Ensure strict adherence to Etihad Airways' Safety & Quality and Regulatory procedures. Verify that all tasks performed for Etihad are executed in full compliance with company, health and safety, and airport procedures and regulations.
• Ensure the appropriate use of company-issued equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE), and tooling.
• Operational Performance: Strategically plan all scheduled pest control activities, workload distribution, and pest control initiatives, including aircraft exterior appearance and technical cleaning operations.
• Confirm that all activities are conducted within the scope of approval and in accordance with applicable AMM, TPM, and AMOS job cards.
• Sign-off completed work after verifying its execution aligns with approved data and has received oversight/certification by designated Certifying Staff.
• Maintain established standards. Foster a safe and secure working environment for all Etihad employees
• Actively promotes a positive reporting culture among colleagues.
• Accepts appropriate training that will enable a more effective contribution.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Basic aviation familiarity & experience / Apprenticeship.
• Experience: Two years working in a Live Aviation environment in Ramp operations.
• Extensive knowledge of Aircraft Disinsection, Disinfection and pest control gained in Line & Hangar environment covering all aspects of routine maintenance, pest control standards. (Residual, Remedial Disinsection)
• Be able to display good English written and vocal communication skills.
• Experience in MEWP handling and operation
• UAE Driving License Preferable.

Additional Information

Etihad Airways is more than the UAE’s national airline - we’re shaping the future of global aviation. From our hub in Abu Dhabi, we connect people across continents and cultures, while driving our “Journey 2030” ambition to double our fleet, expand our network and grow our people for a new era of excellence. Join us and become part of a vision where the world is your workplace and extraordinary experiences take flight.

To learn more visit www.etihad.com

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Division: Operations & Guest Experience

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