Aircraft Technician - Line Maintenance - Emiratisation

Emirates Airlines - Other locations; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates is seeking an Aircraft Technician in Line Maintenance to perform maintenance on Emirates and third-party aircraft, complying with procedures and regulations. You will work under a Licensed Aircraft Engineer within your trade.

The role involves routine servicing, safety during refuelling, component replacements, troubleshooting with engineers, and contributing to safety culture. Join our Dubai hub to support a world-class fleet and grow with a global airline.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2.5 years’ aviation maintenance experience.
• Graduate (12+2) in Engineering or related field.
• Apprenticeship in Aircraft Maintenance or equivalent license/training.
• Experience in airline maintenance environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing and maintenance of aircraft, engines, and components in compliance with procedures.
• Ensure safety during refuelling and servicing.
• Complete component replacements as directed; interpret AMM, IPC, CMM, SRM, or OEM docs.
• Support Licensed Aircraft Engineers and technicians in troubleshooting and repairs.
• Promote a strong safety culture and maintain clean, organised work areas.

Skills

Aviation maintenance

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Aircraft Maintenance Apprenticeship

Tools

RMS/RTC systems

Job description

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.

Aircraft Technician in Line Maintenance

As an Aircraft Technician in Line Maintenance you will be responsible for performing maintenance tasks on Emirates and third-party aircraft and components in compliance with company procedures and regulations. The Aircraft Technician works as part of a team under the direction and guidance of a Licensed Aircraft Engineer within the relevant trade or cross-trade disciplines for which they are trained.

In this role you will:

• Carry out routine servicing and maintenance of aircraft, engines, and components and/or approved structural repairs in compliance with manufacturer procedures.
• Ensure adherence to all safety procedures during fluid replenishment, aircraft refuelling, and aircraft systems charging or servicing as required.
• Complete component replacements and other maintenance activities as directed by the immediate supervisor. This includes obtaining and interpreting the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Illustrated Parts Catalogue (IPC), Component Maintenance Manual (CMM), Structural Repair Manual (SRM), or other OEM-approved documentation required to perform the task.
• Support Licensed Aircraft Engineers and Approved/Licensed Technicians in troubleshooting, repairs, and modifications in accordance with job cards. Complete tasks promptly to minimise delays, prepare work based on aircraft status, report defects quickly, and ensure accurate shift handovers.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture by minimising risks, reporting deficiencies, and ensuring clean, organised work areas free of FOD. Regularly audit and maintain toolboxes, vehicles, and equipment while complying with all airport safety regulations, including holding a valid Airport Driving Permit and adhering to manoeuvring area requirements.
• Contribute to team objectives and support continuous improvement initiatives through collaboration with colleagues.
• When required, apply current knowledge and experience in aircraft maintenance support, aircraft repairs, and modifications to assist with resource allocation (using RMS/RTC applications as needed) and departmental projects.

Qualification

In order to be considered for this role you must meet the following requirements:

• A minimum of 2.5 years’ work experience in an aviation engineering maintenance environment.
• Graduate (12+2) in Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• Apprenticeship in Aircraft Maintenance or equivalent training with a reputable airline or an approved aircraft maintenance organisation, or an Engineering Aircraft Maintenance License

• Experience in an aircraft engineering environment, including a minimum of two years of on-the-job training in an airline or an approved aircraft maintenance organisation.

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