C-17 A&P Technician

Rishworth Aviation; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company is seeking C-17 A&P Technicians for daily maintenance of the C-17 Globemaster III in Abu Dhabi. Candidates must have 6–8 years of hands-on experience and a C-17 type-training certificate. This role requires relocation, with mobility assistance provided, along with education sponsorship and attractive employee benefits. Interested candidates should apply with their latest CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Benefits

Mobility assistance

Education sponsorship

Medical and insurance coverage

Attractive employee benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 6–8 years of hands-on C-17 aircraft maintenance experience.
• Proven experience in aircraft servicing, component identification, troubleshooting, and functional checks.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, inspections, and repairs of C-17 airframe systems.
• Conduct Home Station Checks, corrosion, and special inspections.
• Operate and maintain Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and tools.
• Handle aircraft launch/recovery and quick turnaround inspections.
• Support surge operations, deployments, and contingency tasks.

Skills

C-17 aircraft maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

Wiring systems

Education

C-17 Globemaster III type-training certificate

Job description

Rishworth is currently looking for C-17 A&P Technicianswho will be responsible for the daily 'I' and 'O' level maintenance of the C-17 Globemaster III in accordance with both regulatory and organizational requirements.

This is a position based in Abu Dhabi which requires relocation. Mobility assistance will be provided for successful incumbents. Education sponsorship, medical and insurance will be covered along as well with attractive employee benefits.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repair of C-17 airframe systems.
• Conduct Home Station Checks, corrosion, and special inspections per approved maintenance program.
• Operate and maintain Ground Support Equipment (GSE), tools, and equipment records.
• Handle aircraft launch/recovery, including pre-, thru-, post-flight, and quick turnaround inspections.
• Support surge operations, deployments, and contingency tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 6–8 years of hands-on C-17 aircraft maintenance experience.
• Proven experience in aircraft servicing, component identification, troubleshooting, wiring systems and functional checks etc.
• C-17 Globemaster III type-training certificate

Please APPLY NOW if you are interested with your latest up-to-date CV. Do note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.