Aircraft Technician (Base Maintenance) - South Africa Campaign (Based in Dubai, UAE)

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

Job summary

A leading airline company is seeking an Aircraft Technician in Dubai to perform maintenance tasks on aircraft. The position requires over 5 years of engineering experience and an apprenticeship in Aircraft Maintenance. Join the team to enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and exclusive travel benefits, contributing to a culture of safety and excellence.

Benefits

Attractive tax-free salary

Travel benefits

Discounts on flights and hotel stays

Qualifications

• 5+ years in engineering.
• Experience with aircraft maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine aircraft maintenance and servicing.
• Assist in troubleshooting and defect rectifications.
• Promote a safety culture to reduce accidents.
• Manage performance and development with supervisors.

Skills

Engineering experience

Aircraft maintenance knowledge

Education

Graduate (12+2)

Apprenticeship in Aircraft Maintenance

Job description

Job Purpose

At Emirates, we believe in connecting the world, to and through, our global hub in Dubai; and in constantly innovating to ensure our customers ‘Fly Better’. Emirates Engineering is a cutting-edge aircraft maintenance facility, GCAA CAR V approved, supporting Emirates’ vast Airbus and Boeing fleet and thirty other airlines through third-party contracts. Our highly qualified team excels in maintenance, engineering, quality, planning, and logistics, setting industry standards with an unwavering commitment to safety and excellence.

As an Aircraft Technician at Emirates Engineering in Dubai, you will be responsible for carrying out maintenance tasks on Emirates and third-party aircraft components in accordance with company procedures and regulations. The Aircraft Technician works as part of a team under the direction and guidance of the assigned Licensed Aircraft Engineer within the appropriate trade/cross‑trade disciplines for which they have been trained.

In this role, you will:

1. Carry out routine aircraft/engine/component servicing/maintenance and/or approved structural repairs compliant to manufacturers’ procedures whilst observing all safety procedures for fluid replenishment, aircraft refuelling, aircraft systems charging/servicing as required.
2. Complete any component replacement and other maintenance activities as directed by immediate supervisor. This will include the ability to obtain and understand Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Illustrated Parts Catalogue (IPC), Component Maintenance Manual (CMM) or other approved documentation required to carry out the task.
3. Assist Licensed Aircraft Engineers in trouble shooting, defect rectifications and carrying out modifications while also performing instructions contained in job card.
4. Participate and promote in creating a safety culture in an effort to minimise accidents and highlight any deficiencies/failures that can lead to such accidents.
5. Ensure all work locations are kept clean and maintain excellent housekeeping. This includes being aware and communicating safety shortfalls. Maintain vigilance in ensuring work areas (including the ramp), vehicles, stands, lockers are free of FOD and that toolboxes are regularly audited, maintained and kept clean.
6. Responsible to maintain knowledge of airport safety regulations including holding and maintaining an Airport Driving Permit. Should be fully conversant and compliant with airport manoeuvring area requirements.
7. Be responsible for managing performance by working closely with supervisor on performance management processes, using MyBC system to agree on development plans including training and development requirements.
8. Ensure prompt attendance to all allocated tasks with the intent to maximise ground time and avoid operational delays/disruptions. This includes obtaining aircraft/component status brief from Licensed Aircraft Engineer (LAE), reports and preparing work accordingly. Communicate any aircraft/component/structural defects to the LAE in a timely manner and ensure relevant information is passed during shift handovers.
9. As and when required, use current knowledge and experience in aircraft maintenance to assist in resource allocation using RMS/RTC.

Qualification

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

• 5+ Years in Engineering
• Graduate (12+2)

• Apprenticeship in Aircraft Maintenance or equivalent training with a reputable airline or an approved aircraft maintenance organisation or Engineering Aircraft Maintenance License

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 hotel 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.