Aircraft Technician - Line Maintenance

Emirates; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Travel benefits

Discounts on flights and hotel stays

Job summary

A leading airline in the UAE is seeking an experienced aircraft maintenance engineer to ensure adherence to safety regulations and perform routine maintenance on aircraft components. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in engineering and a relevant qualification. You'll work closely with engineers to optimize aircraft performance and contribute to workplace safety. The role is based in Dubai and offers an attractive tax-free salary along with exclusive travel benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in engineering.
• Apprenticeship or training with a reputable airline or approved aircraft maintenance organization.
• Apprenticeship in Aircraft Maintenance or equivalent training with a reputable airline or an approved aircraft maintenance organisation.
• Experience reading AMM/IPC/CMM or other approved documentation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out aircraft maintenance and servicing compliant with safety procedures.
• Assist Licensed Aircraft Engineers in troubleshooting and defect rectifications.
• Promote a safety culture in the workplace.
• Promote safety culture; maintain clean work locations and ensure good housekeeping.
• Maintain knowledge of airport safety regulations and drive permits as required.
• Support performance management with supervisors; engage in development plans and training.
• Ensure timely task attendance and communicate defects to LAE during handovers.
• Utilize RMS/RTC for resource allocation as needed.

Skills

Aircraft Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Compliance with safety procedures

Documentation understanding

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate (12+2)

Apprenticeship in Aircraft Maintenance

Tools

MyBC

RMS

RTC

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.

In This Role You Will

• 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.
• 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.
• Assist Licensed Aircraft Engineers in trouble shooting, defect rectifications and carrying out modifications while also performing instructions contained in job card.
• 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. 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 during shift handovers.
• As and when required, use current knowledge and experience in aircraft maintenance to assist in Resource allocation using RMS / RTC.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: 5+ Years in Engineering
• Qualifications: Graduate (12+2)
• Knowledge/Skills: 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. Experience a fast‑paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle.