Aircraft Structural Engineer I

Emirates Airlines - Other locations; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline company in Dubai is looking for an experienced aircraft maintenance engineer to ensure compliance with safety regulations and oversee repairs. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in aircraft engineering and hold relevant authorizations for repairs. This role involves leading a team, conducting performance reviews, and ensuring the best safety practices. Enjoy a tax-free salary and unique travel benefits.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Travel benefits

Discounts on flights and hotel stays

Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering experience in aircraft maintenance.
• Experience with a recognized airline or Aircraft Maintenance Organization.
• Must hold full company authorisations for sheet metal and composite repairs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with approved documentation and safety regulations.
• Conduct performance reviews for staff under direct control.
• Monitor all off-aircraft tasks to ensure company procedures are followed.

Skills

Engineering

Sheet metal repairs

Composite repairs

Team leadership

Knowledge of aeronautical procedures

Education

Degree in Engineering or Honours (12+3 or equivalent)

Job description

Job Purpose

Base Maintenance, our expert engineers deliver unparalleled service for all aircraft checks, from comprehensive inspections to major system repairs. We handle cabin retrofits, aircraft deliveries, and detailed inspection programs for Airbus A380, A350 and Boeing 777. Our team excels in timely, cost‑effective solutions for A & C checks, engine change and landing gear changes, along with unscheduled maintenance and pre‑service checks.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Ensure the work assigned for repair, rectification or modification is carried out I.A.W. the approved documentation issued by the approved authorities ensuring compliance is maintained to the latest revisions applicable to Technical Publications e.g. aircraft documentation, Technical Notices, Quality Notices, EPMs ...etc). Individuals must ensure their personal approval/Authorisations requirements are valid and applicable to aircraft types worked through close liaison with Quality Assurance/GCAA.
• Ensure all off-aircraft tasks i.e. spares handling, robberies, hold items...etc are handled strictly IAW company procedures and all the relevant paperwork is actioned in a way that provides full transparency to all involved.
• Ensure resources and manpower available is supportive of the business needs allowing targets/milestones set to be adequately met.
• Ensure that all activities performed and personnel responsible for are closely monitored to ensure the best possible application of safety rules and regulations are applied ensuring full understanding and adherence to Company procedures. Individuals must highlight deficiencies/ requirements (whether for aircraft, hangar for workshops use) through the effective use of reports in support of the overall quality improvement process and actively participate in propagating and enhancing the Group safety culture.
• Establish effective up-down rapport with Managers and sub-ordinates to maintain a seamless flow of information to highlight/detect and address any scenarios/events that might be disruptive to the operation.
• Ensure all relevant reports pertaining to issues of incidents and accidents, are completed in detail identifying all elements leading up to events.
• Responsible for conducting performance reviews for staff under their direct control through the application of the Performance Matters System. Deficiencies or inability to meet objectives/competencies must be highlighted during interim reviews conducted and an agreed course of action implemented to improve/correct any issues identified. Each to be effective in guiding/coaching/counselling junior staff assigned to their team, including National Trainees, ensuring action and development plans are in place to address areas of concern.
• Attend training modules as and when required by the Company to enhance skills and understanding that will benefit the business.
• Be available to be deployed anywhere throughout the EK operation including diversionary airfields to assist in the recovery of an AOG, and/or the aircraft/component manufacturers' facilities to act as EK Rep. to oversee the final assembly of Emirates' new aircraft, supervise any outsourced maintenance work and assisting in the acceptance/delivery process.
• Where applicable ensure accurate structural inspection / defect / repair reports are raised which would become part of aircraft records.

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must meet the below requirements:

• Qualifications: Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent)
• Experience: Engineering / Other 8+ Years
• Knowledge/Skills:
  • Degree in Engineering, Aeronautical
  • Experience in accomplishing and certifying for sheet metal / metallic / composite repairs on aircrafts and aircraft components with a recognized airline or Aircraft Maintenance Organization
  • Must have served an apprenticeship with an airline/approved organisation or have received equivalent formal training
  • Must hold full company authorisations in both sheet metal and composite repairs applicable to Emirates fleet within the structure repair category of EPM for both on-aircraft and in workshop issue of C.R.S.
  • Must have completed seven years aircraft engineering experience with a minimum of five years as an authorisation holder in the structure repair category.
  • To have had experience in leading a team of mechanics/technicians.
  • To have a thorough knowledge of airline workshop procedures.
  • Must be familiar with legislative matters relating to the safe and airworthy operation and maintenance of aircraft to international standards.

• Leadership Role : YES
• Safety Sensitive Role: Yes
• PSMP Role: Yes
• Details of Safety Sensitive role Yes/No
  • Working at height Yes
  • Exposure to hazardous energy systems Yes
  • Heavy lifting Yes
  • Working in areas with motorised mobile equipment Yes
  • Work in confined spaces Yes
  • Contact with contaminations materials (Humans/Animals/Chemicals) Yes
  • Contact with dangerous good Yes
  • Work in an extremely noisy environment Yes
  • Work in heat Yes
  • Working with pressurised substances Yes
  • Exposure to fixed protruding sharp objects Yes
  • Exposure to contact with moving/falling objects. Yes
  • Airport driving permit Yes

Salary & benefits

Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax‑free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotels stays around the world. Find out what it’s like to live and work in our fast‑paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website www.emirates.com/careers