Aircraft Paint Technician

Etihad Airways; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline in the UAE is seeking an experienced Aircraft Paint Technician to perform paint tasks on its fleet. The ideal candidate will have at least five years in aviation, with expertise in aircraft painting including both composite and metallic structures. Responsibilities include assessing paint damages, executing repairs according to OEM specifications, and documenting work for continuity. This role offers an opportunity to be part of a respected airline's maintenance team.

Qualifications

• Five years of working in an aviation environment.
• Proficient in painting composite and metallic structures.
• 3 years of aircraft painting experience with Airlines or MRO.

Responsibilities

• Assess reported paint damages and execute necessary repairs.
• Review manuals for damage assessment and repair procedures.
• Document all work performed for shift handover.

Skills

Aircraft painting

Damage assessment

Repair procedures

Education

High School Certificate or Equivalent

Formal basic aircraft maintenance training

Job description

Overview

Synopsis

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

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.

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.

About Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world’s leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad’s codeshare partners, Etihad’s network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. All this ties into Etihad’s ambitious Journey 2030 strategy. The airline plans to double its fleet size and triple the number of customers over the next six years as it sets out to be the airline everyone wants to fly!

To learn more, visit etihad.com

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