Aircraft Structures / Composite Technician

TIM Aerospace DWC LLC.; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TIM Aerospace DWC LLC. in Dubai is looking for an Aircraft Structures / Composite Technician to perform key maintenance tasks on aircraft. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in aircraft heavy maintenance and a diploma in a relevant technical field.

You will inspect and repair aircraft structures, ensuring compliance with safety procedures and maintenance records. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in aircraft C Checks or heavy maintenance.
• Strong hands-on experience in aircraft structural repair and composite maintenance.
• Ability to interpret SRM, engineering drawings, repair instructions, and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled structural and composite maintenance tasks.
• Inspect aircraft structures for corrosion, cracks, and other damages.
• Carry out structural repairs and modifications on various aircraft components.

Skills

Aircraft structural repair

Composite maintenance

Sheet metal repair

Corrosion control

Communication skills

Education

Diploma in Aircraft Structures or related field

Job description

Aircraft Structures / Composite Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled structural and composite maintenance tasks during aircraft C Checks and heavy maintenance.
• Inspect aircraft structures for corrosion, cracks, dents, delamination, fatigue, and structural damage.
• Carry out structural repairs and modifications on fuselage, flight controls, doors, panels, fairings, radomes, and wing components.
• Perform sheet metal fabrication, drilling, riveting, sealing, and fastener installation/removal.
• Conduct composite repairs including bonded repairs, patch installation, vacuum bagging, and curing processes.
• Perform corrosion removal, treatment, and prevention activities.
• Utilize approved maintenance manuals, SRM, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• Complete maintenance records, task cards, and repair documentation accurately.
• Ensure compliance with SMS, tool control, FOD prevention, PPE, and safety procedures.
• Maintain work area cleanliness and participate in maintenance briefings and shift handovers.
• Coordinate with supervisors, engineers, QA, planners, and other maintenance teams.
• Support aircraft delivery schedules and assist junior technicians when required.

Qualification & experience requirements

Essential

• Diploma or technical qualification in Aircraft Structures, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Composite Technology, or related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience in aircraft C Checks / heavy maintenance environment.
• Strong hands‑on experience in aircraft structural repair and composite maintenance activities.
• Experience working on commercial Airbus and/or Boeing aircraft.
• Knowledge of sheet metal repair, corrosion control, and composite repair techniques.
• Ability to interpret SRM, engineering drawings, repair instructions, and technical manuals.
• Skilled in structural assembly, fabrication, bonding, and composite curing processes.
• Good communication, teamwork, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet maintenance deadlines.

Desirable

• Composite repair certification/training.
• Corrosion control and Human Factors training.
• Familiarity with electronic task card systems.
• Experience in multinational maintenance environments.