Lead Aircraft Mechanic - Cabin Workshop

Emirates; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Lead Aircraft Mechanic, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining aircraft safety and performance. This position offers the opportunity to work with a skilled team, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintenance procedures. You will be responsible for routine servicing and component replacements, utilizing specialized tools and test equipment. With an attractive tax-free salary and global travel benefits, this role provides a unique chance to thrive in a vibrant environment while contributing to the aviation industry. If you're passionate about aircraft maintenance and safety, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Travel benefits

Flight discounts

Hotel stay discounts

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in engineering maintenance control.
• In-depth knowledge of maintenance safety and human factors.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing tasks and component replacements.
• Communicate technical issues and ensure safety in the workplace.

Skills

Aircraft Maintenance

Safety Procedures

Mechanical Engineering

Communication Skills

Education

Vocational or Higher National Diploma

Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Specialised Tooling

Test Equipment

Job description

Job Purpose

A Lead Aircraft Mechanic will be responsible for carrying out maintenance tasks on Emirates and third-party aircraft components in accordance with laid-down procedures and regulations. The Lead Aircraft Mechanic will work as part of a team under the direction and guidance of the assigned Licensed Engineer within the trade disciplines for which they have been trained.

In This Role, You Will Be Responsible For

1. Carry out routine servicing tasks as required in accordance with component maintenance manual procedures, observing all safety procedures and manufacturers/company regulations.
2. Complete any component replacement and other maintenance activities as directed by immediate supervisor. This will include the ability to obtain and understand Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Illustrated Parts Catalogue (IPC), or other approved documentation required to carry out this task.
3. Effectively use any specialised tooling or test equipment that may be required as part of the checking, testing, replacement, or servicing of a system or component. Understand the need for such equipment as referenced in the component manufacturer's manuals is essential.
4. Communicate at various levels and liaise with other areas over technical issues for all relevant parties to be aware of the aircraft's serviceability status.
5. Understand company documentation where it is required that mechanics sign for tasks action on routine documentation to ensure the maintenance of tools, equipment, and systems (including UltiMain) in the relevant workplace.
6. Maintain and ensure the safety of self and others by taking safety precautions at all times, continuously monitoring the working area, and taking corrective action to keep it clean and obstruction-free to avoid any accidents.

Qualifications & Experience

• Vocational or Higher National Diploma (12+2) or Apprenticeship in Mechanical, Electronic, Avionics, or Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent training with a reputable airline or an approved maintenance organisation with experience in Engineering Maintenance Control of 3+ Years.
• Experience carrying out maintenance on aircraft in an engineering environment.
• In-depth knowledge of maintenance safety, human factors, and general engineering practices is an essential requirement.
• A complete knowledge of the airport authority's regulations regarding Airside Driving and aircraft movements may be a requirement depending on the work discipline. This will include the safe movement around aircraft on the ramp/in base, including an understanding of all signs and road markings of working in such an environment if required in this area of operation.
• Must be able to hold a valid Airport Driving Permit as required.
• This is a safety-sensitive role.

Salary & Benefits

Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotel stays around the world. You can find out more information about our employee benefits in the Working Here section of our website. Further information on what's it like to live and work in our cosmopolitan home city can be found in the Dubai Lifestyle section.