Cabin Upgrades & Reconfigurations Engineer Lead

Emirates Airlines - Other locations; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel benefits

Flight/hotel discounts

Job summary

Emirates Airlines in Dubai seeks a Technical Services Engineer III focusing on Cabin Upgrades and Reconfigurations to manage fleet reliability and regulatory compliance.

You will evaluate technical documents, support major cabin retrofit projects, and collaborate with Aircraft, Engines, and Component manufacturers as well as internal teams to optimize cost and performance. The role demands strong analysis, reporting, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Aeronautical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years in engineering with continuing airworthiness knowledge.
• Experience with cabin upgrades, reconfigurations or similar systems.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and industry practices.
• Ability to analyse technical data and draft reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide fleet technical management and continuing airworthiness support for cabin upgrades and reconfigurations.
• Review technical documents and update engineering records and workcards.
• Analyze in-service data to improve fleet reliability and maintenance planning.
• Act as a liaison with manufacturers and internal stakeholders to resolve faults.
• Support acquisition of new aircraft and end-of-lease activities.
• Support cost optimization and contract negotiations through technical input.
• Assist in disruption scenarios including AOG handling and defect management.
• Contribute to major modification and retrofit project work.
• Analyze KPIs and prepare improvement recommendations.

Skills

Engineering

Airworthiness

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Technical liaison

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Emirates Airlines in Dubai seeks a Technical Services Engineer III focusing on Cabin Upgrades and Reconfigurations to manage fleet reliability and regulatory compliance.

You will evaluate technical documents, support major cabin retrofit projects, and collaborate with Aircraft, Engines, and Component manufacturers as well as internal teams to optimize cost and performance. The role demands strong analysis, reporting, and problem-solving skills.