CAT A - Technician - Line Maintenance

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

Job summary

Air Arabia in Sharjah is seeking a qualified Civil Aircraft Maintenance Technician to perform line maintenance tasks on Air Arabia and third‑party aircraft under CAR 66 CAT A1 authorization. The role covers inspections, repairs, defect rectification and component replacement to ensure airworthiness and operational readiness.

The candidate should have at least 2 years’ experience on large commercial aircraft (preferably Airbus), a current CAR 66 CAT A1 license, good English, and basic computer

Qualifications

• Proficient in reading, writing and speaking English for technical communications.
• Current CAR 66 CAT A1 license holder with maintenance knowledge.
• Familiar with using standard office software (MS Office).

Responsibilities

• Carry out line maintenance tasks on Air Arabia and third‑party aircraft.
• Perform inspections, repairs, defect rectification and component replacement as required.
• Ensure all maintenance work is accurately documented and recorded in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with Certifying Engineer/Shift Manager and ensure proper documentation and parts/tools are available.
• Maintain safety standards and proper use of GSE and protective equipment.
• Contribute to maintaining airworthiness and compliance with procedures and regulations.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

CAR 66 CAT A1 Maintenance License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description:

Job Purpose

The successful candidate will carry out Line Maintenance tasks on Air Arabia and third-party aircraft within the scope of CAR 66 Category A1 authorisation. The role includes performing inspections, repairs, defect rectification, and component replacement to ensure aircraft serviceability and operational readiness.

The position is responsible for ensuring that all assigned maintenance activities are performed and recorded accurately and in a timely manner, in full compliance with Air Arabia procedures and applicable regulatory requirements, maintaining the required standards of safety and airworthiness.

Operational Excellence

• Reviews assigned tasks with the Maintenance Manager to gain full understanding of the work, priorities, documentation requirements and cautions, prior to starting work.
• Prepares and performs scheduled aircraft maintenance according to assignments from the Certifying Engineer or Shift Manager ensuring that the required documentation, parts, tools and GSE are obtained and used per issued instructions.
• Carries out scheduled 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 scheduled routine servicing, Transit, Daily and Weekly Checks, component replacement and test tasks as authorised under the scope Technician’s Cat 1 License.
• 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 Certifying Engineer or Shift Manager and alerts him or her to any problems with aircraft condition or with the execution of the work.

Safety

• 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.

Reputation and Teamwork

• 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.

Cost Awareness

• 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.
• Ability to use computer (Microsoft Office).
• Ability to obtain UAE Driver’s License.

Work Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience performing maintenance on large commercial aircraft, preferably Airbus types.
• At least 4 years’ experience in a Base/Line Maintenance environment.
• Holds a current CAR 66 CAT A1 Maintenance License.
• Able to demonstrate solid basic understanding of Aircraft Maintenance theory and practice.