Cabin Certifying Technician

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

Job summary

A leading airline in Sharjah is seeking a Cabin Technician to oversee and certify maintenance tasks on aircraft. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering and 4 years of experience, preferably with Airbus aircraft. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety regulations, recording maintenance actions, and maintaining effective communication with operational teams. This role offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to aviation safety.

Qualifications

• Proficient in computer literacy for accessing maintenance software.
• Sound knowledge of aircraft maintenance procedures and safety regulations.
• Strong understanding of aviation safety management systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform and certify scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks.
• Oversee tasks performed by technicians and provide on-the-job guidance.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations before and after task execution.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Teamwork abilities

Education

Diploma or Certificate in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

Tools

Maintenance & Engineering software systems

Job description

Job Purpose

Perform, oversee, and certify specific Cabin tasks on Airline and Third-Party aircraft undergoing base maintenance. This includes repairs/modifications, installation/replacements, and defect rectifications, while overseeing the work of assigned technicians, ensuring airworthiness & compliance with approved standards, regulatory requirements, and the airline’s maintenance procedure.

Key Result Responsibilities

• Prepare for, perform, and certify scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks in accordance with task cards, approved data, and regulatory standards.
• Oversee the work of assigned technicians, ensuring tasks are performed to the required standards, resolving technical issues, and providing on-the-job guidance where needed.
• Review assigned task cards with the assigned Engineer to confirm full understanding of work scope, documentation, priorities, and safety precautions prior to task commencement.
• Conducts aircraft test & inspection tasks, ensuring defects or damage are properly addressed using approved maintenance data.
• Carries out repairs, component replacements and tests as instructed by assigned task cards or as assigned by Engineer, fully in accordance with procedures & approved data.
• Record maintenance actions, test results, defect rectification, and parts usage accurately in the Maintenance & Engineering software systems, ensuring traceability and compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Ensures all required materials, tools, and equipment are available, drawn from stores and set up prior to starting the tasks and are returned to the stores in good condition.

Key Result Responsibilities - Continued

• Maintain clear, effective communication with engineers, technicians, and operational teams to ensure task continuity, safe handovers, and seamless coordination.
• Enforce strict adherence to all safety regulations, maintenance procedures, and human factors principles before, during, and after task execution to safeguard personnel and equipment.
• Uphold high housekeeping standards and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all time.
• Control resource usage, minimizing waste of consumables, preventing repeat work, and optimizing material and repair costs.
• Provide professional, proactive, and solution-oriented support to operational teams across the airline & third-party customers.

Qualifications (Academic, Training, Languages)

• Diploma or Certificate in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Cabin), or equivalent technical discipline
• Proficient in computer literacy for accessing Maintenance & Engineering software systems and documentation.
• Excellent attention to detail with a focus on compliance and safety.
• Effective communication, coordination, and teamwork abilities.
• Sound knowledge of aircraft maintenance procedures, manufacturer manuals, and approved maintenance data.
• Strong understanding of civil aviation regulations, maintenance procedures, and airworthiness requirements, with the ability to certify work to approved standards.
• Sound understanding of aviation safety management systems, human factors, and regulatory compliance principles.

Work Experience

External

• 4 years’ experience performing maintenance of aircraft repair & maintenance, preferably Airbus type.
• Completion of related training with skills proficiency.

Internal

• 4 years as a Cabin Technician with good performance record
• Successful completion of internal training programs
• Acquiring Internal QA authorization
• Proven hands‑on experience in Cabin maintenance, and defect rectification.