AS350 Helicopter Mechanic

GAL; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GAL in Abu Dhabi seeks a B1.3 Engineer for AS350/AS550 type rated maintenance to perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft work, inspect components, and ensure airworthiness in accordance with approved manuals and local policy.

The role requires extensive hands-on experience (8+ years), type training, English proficiency, and the ability to train others, with UAE driving license and type rating mandatory, contributing to mission readiness in a dynamic aviation environment.

Qualifications

• EASA, GCAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate or industry equivalent.
• High School Diploma; military or commercial aircraft maintenance schooling preferred.
• Must be able to attain UAE Driving License.
• Must hold AS350/AS550 type rated certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist maintenance supervisor to accomplish mission.
• Perform inspection, servicing, and repair of aircraft and equipment per publications and local policies.
• Provide on‑the‑job training to customer trainees to achieve maintenance capacity.
• Complete forms and records for maintenance activities as required.
• Potentially perform rated or non‑rated crew duties to support maintenance activities.

Skills

English proficiency

Leadership

Team coordination

Education

Airframe and powerplant certificate

High School Diploma

Job description

B1.3 Engineer - AS350 or AS550 type rated

BASIC FUNCTION AND SCOPE (SUMMARY)

Performs scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance tasks. Reports directly to the Supervisor for all aspects of aircraft, facility, tool and equipment, and administrative requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualification:

• EASA, GCAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate or industry equivalent.
• High School Diploma, graduation from military or commercial aircraft maintenance school or course required.
• Must be able to attain a UAE Driving License.
• Must hold Type Rated certification.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 8 years of aviation maintenance experience.
• Minimum of 5 years as a mechanic on aircraft type.
• Must have completed AS350 or AS550 type training.
• Must have thorough knowledge in the use of common tools, special tools, test equipment, and aviation ground support equipment used in performing maintenance on the relevant aircraft.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist the maintenance supervisor to accomplish the company's mission.
2. Perform inspection, servicing, and repair of aircraft and equipment IAW applicable technical publications and local policies and procedures. Assist in ensuring aircraft and equipment are maintained in a high state of mission readiness.
3. Provide guidance and on-the-job training (OJT) to customer trainees, aiming to help them achieve full capacity to carry out maintenance.
4. Complete all forms, records, and documents recording aircraft maintenance activities IAW applicable technical publications and local policies and procedures.
5. May be requested to perform rated and/or non-rated crew member duties to facilitate completion of maintenance activities such as Maintenance Test Flights, Maintenance Operational Checks, and operation of diagnostic equipment during ground and/or flight (subject to completion of a flight physical).
6. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Team Lead.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None.

SUPERVISORY RECEIVED

Reports to Supervisor.

COMMUNICATIONS

Must be able to communicate well with others, instill a teamwork mentality, and lead by example.

OTHER FACTORS

• Must have thorough knowledge of the use of common tools, special tools, hardware, and equipment used in the maintenance of helicopters.
• Must have strong leadership, delegation, and interpersonal skills.
• Must work well with other departments.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their superiors in support of the company's mission.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.