B2 Technician - Base Maintenance

Air Arabia; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company is seeking an Avionics Maintenance Technician in Sharjah. The role involves assisting the Engineer in maintenance tasks for commercial aircraft including inspections, repairs, and documenting work. Candidates should have at least two years of experience with large commercial aircraft, strong avionics knowledge, and the ability to effectively communicate in English. This position offers an opportunity to work with a reputable airline in the aviation sector.

Qualifications

• Able to demonstrate solid basic understanding of Avionics maintenance theory and practice.
• Ability to obtain UAE Driver's License.
• Fluent in English for technical communications.

Responsibilities

• Assists Engineer with Avionics Maintenance tasks including inspections and repairs.
• Prepares and performs scheduled aircraft maintenance as per task cards.
• Reports task status regularly to the Engineer-in-Charge.

Skills

Avionics Maintenance Knowledge

Technical Communication

Use of Avionics Test Equipment

Education

Qualified and experienced Civil Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Job description

Date: 27 Jun 2025

Company: Air Arabia PJSC (G9)

Location:

Sharjah, AE

Country: AE

Job Purpose

Assists the Engineer to perform Avionics Maintenance tasks on Air Arabia and 3rd party aircrafts including inspections, repairs and component replacement, performs and records work up to required standards and in accordance with Air Arabia and regulatory requirements.

Key Result Responsibilities

• Reviews assigned task cards with the Engineer-in-Charge to gain full understanding of the work, priorities, documentation requirements and cautions, prior to starting work.
• Prepares and performs scheduled aircraft maintenance according to assigned task cards, ensuring that the required documentation, parts, tools and GSE are obtained and used per issued instructions.
• Carries out aircraft test and inspection tasks to the standard necessary to fully identify and record any defects or damage in accordance with approved maintenance procedures.
• Carries out repairs, component replacements and tests as instructed by assigned task cards fully in accordance with approved data and procedures and as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge.
• Ensures proper tooling / equipment is drawn from stores to perform tasks, returning all of it in good condition following completion of work.
• Regularly reports the status of assigned tasks to the Engineer-in-Charge and alerts him or her to any problems with aircraft condition or with the execution of the work.
• Demonstrates high level of consideration to housekeeping standards in all tasks performed.
  
  

Key Result Responsibilities - Continued

• Manages the safety of own assigned maintenance tasks, ensuring all published mandatory precautions are taken prior to commencing work and during task execution.
• Takes positive steps to protect self and other persons in the area of the maintenance activity from any possible injury, including the use of proper GSE and protective equipment.
• Pays attention to human factors aspects of maintenance, ensuring that work interruption procedures are followed and that adequate access and lighting is used for maintenance and inspections.
• Internal Customer Service: provides helpful information and support to own team and to other department personnel involved with managing scheduled maintenance checks
• Representing Air Arabia: presents a positive and competent image of technical professionalism to other companies’ personnel and ABY customers.
• Maintains positive awareness to the cost of aircraft maintenance including use of time and materials. Minimises unnecessary waste of consumable material and part repair cost by avoiding unnecessary damage and repeat work during maintenance.
  
  

Qualifications (Academic, Training, Languages)

• Qualified and experienced Civil Aircraft Maintenance Technician.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English to a good standard for technical communications.
• Able to demonstrate solid basic understanding of Avionics maintenance theory and practice.
• Ability to obtain UAE Driver’s License.
  
  

Work Experience

External applicants

• At least 2 years’ experience performing maintenance on large commercial aircraft, preferably Airbus types.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a Base Maintenance environment.
• Good Avionics Maintenance Knowledge and experience.
• Able to demonstrate solid basic understanding of Avionics Systems Maintenance theory and practice
• Competent using specialised Avionics test equipment, computers and software tools.