Aircraft Paint Technician

Etihad Airways; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Etihad Airways is seeking an Aircraft Paint Technician to perform paint tasks and repairs on the fleet in Abu Dhabi, following GCAA CAR 145 and OEM specifications. You will assess damages, reference SRM/AMM/CMM, and provide data to the Aircraft Engineer for repair decisions.

Requirements include a High School Certificate, basic maintenance training, and 5 years in aviation with 3 years painting experience, preferably with airlines or MROs. Safety and documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Certificate or Equivalent is required.
• Formal basic aircraft maintenance training or equivalents is preferable.
• Five years in aviation environment with proficiency in aircraft painting, including composites and metallic structures.
• Minimum 3 years painting experience, preferably with Airlines or MRO.

Responsibilities

• Assesses reported paint damages and performs repairs per OEM instructions.
• Reviews manuals (SRM, AMM, CMM, TCDS) for damage assessments and repair procedures.
• Provides engineers with information from OEM to determine damage/repair conditions.
• Documents all work during shift handover to ensure continuity.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Adheres to company policies and safety procedures.

Skills

Aircraft painting

OEM specs proficiency

Documentation & handover

Safety procedures

Education

High School Certificate or Equivalent

Basic aircraft maintenance training

Tools

SRM references

AMM references

Job description

The Aircraft Paint Technician performs paint tasks/repairs on the Etihad fleet as per Etihad’s GCAA CAR 145 Maintenance approval in accordance with OEM specifications and the approved manuals.

Accountabilities

• Assesses the reported paint damages and executes repairs necessary as per OEM instructions.
• Reviews the related manuals (i.e. SRM, AMM, CMM, TCDS…) for damage assessments, repair procedures and material identification.
• Provides the Aircraft Engineer the necessary information or data related to any paint defect with associated information from the OEM which determines the aircraft’s damage/repair condition.
• Documents all work performed in the shift handover to ensure work continuity is clear and consistent.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Fully understands company policies and safety procedures

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Education: High School Certificate or Equivalent.
• Formal basic aircraft maintenance training or equivalents is preferable
• Experience: Five years working in an Aviation environment. In addition, you must be proficient in aircraft painting including composite and metallic structures,
• 3 years of aircraft painting experience preferably with Airlines or MRO

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.