Lead Mechanic Calibration

TALENTMATE; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel benefits

Tax-free salary

Job summary

Emirates is seeking an experienced maintenance engineer in Dubai to perform aircraft and component servicing, calibration, and surface finishing in accordance with AMM, IPC, CMM, and ISO procedures. You will work under Supervisors or Engineers across relevant trade disciplines, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, deferring defects, and conducting calibrations with authorised procedures.

Qualifications

• Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent).
• 5+ years of experience in engineering.
• Engineering degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Avionics, Electronics or related field, or Aircraft Maintenance Engineering License or Apprenticeship.
• Post-qualification aviation experience with workshop exposure (e.g., Weight & Balance, Avionics, Cabin, Structures, Calibration, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Fuel & Oil, Landing Gear).

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine component and tool servicing, calibration, maintenance, modification, and/or approved structural repairs in compliance with manufacturers procedures while observing all safety protocols.
• Complete any component or tool maintenance and other tasks as assigned by the immediate Supervisor or Engineers, referencing AMM, IPC, CMM, SPM, and ISO/IEC 17025.
• Assist Supervisors or Engineers in troubleshooting, defect rectification, and performing modifications per job cards.
• Maintain clean work locations and high housekeeping; ensure FOD-free areas and audited toolboxes.
• Promote and uphold a strong safety culture to minimise accidents and report safety shortfalls.
• Ensure prompt attendance to tasks to minimise turnaround time and provide clear handover information.
• Perform testing, verification, servicing, and support for overhaul, repair, refurbishment, inspection, and calibration per workshop manuals.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Attention to detail

Process compliance

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

AMM

IPC

CMM

SPM

Job description

Job Purpose

Responsible for carrying out maintenance, calibration, surface finishing, and painting tasks on Emirates and third-party aircraft, components, tools, and equipment in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements. The role involves working as part of a team under the direction and guidance of an assigned Supervisor or Engineer within the relevant trade or cross- trade disciplines for which the job holder has been trained.

Job Description

Responsible for carrying out maintenance, calibration, surface finishing, and painting tasks on Emirates and third-party aircraft, components, tools, and equipment in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements. The role involves working as part of a team under the direction and guidance of an assigned Supervisor or Engineer within the relevant trade or cross- trade disciplines for which the job holder has been trained.

In This Job, You Will

• Carry out routine component and tool servicing, calibration, maintenance, modification, and/or approved structural repairs in compliance with manufacturers procedures while observing all safety protocols.
• Complete any component or tool maintenance and other tasks as assigned by the immediate Supervisor or Engineers. This includes obtaining and understanding the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Illustrated Parts Catalogue (IPC), Component Maintenance Manual (CMM), Standard Practice Manual (SPM), Quality Manual ISO/IEC 17025, or other approved documentation required to carry out the task.
• Assist Supervisors or Engineers in troubleshooting, defect rectification, and performing modifications while following instructions contained in the job card.
• Ensure all work locations are kept clean and maintain excellent housekeeping. Maintain vigilance in ensuring work areas (including the ramp), vehicles, stands, and lockers are free of FOD, and that toolboxes are regularly audited, maintained, and kept clean.
• Promote and uphold a strong safety culture to minimise the risk of accidents and highlight any deficiencies or failures that could lead to such accidents. This includes being aware of and communicating safety shortfalls.
• Ensure prompt attendance to all allocated tasks to minimise turnaround time (TAT) and prevent operational delays or disruptions. Communicate any aircraft, component, or structural defects found to the Supervisor or Engineer, and provide clear handover information during shift changes.
• Perform testing, verification, servicing, and support for overhaul, repair, refurbishment, inspection, and calibration tasks required as per special procedures and respective workshop manuals.

To be considered for this role, you must meet the below requirements:

• Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent)
• 5+ years of experience in engineering
• Degree in Engineering in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Avionics, Electronics, or Technical Engineering or Aircraft Maintenance Engineering License or Engineering Apprenticeship. Post-qualification experience in the aviation field with an engineering background, including at least 2 years in a workshop environment (e.g., Weight & Balance, Avionics, Cabin, Structures, Calibration, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Fuel & Oil, Landing Gear)
• Understand the functions, processes, and operational requirements of the assigned workshop, including familiarity with standard and specialised tools, equipment, and safety practices.
• Be fully conversant with aviation regulations and international standards for aircraft maintenance, and possess knowledge of industrial safety practices applicable across relevant workshop operations.
• Hold a minimum of four calibration/servicing authorisations and perform calibrations within scope, including operating specialised equipment, conducting intermediate checks, preventive maintenance, and signing test, verification, and calibration reports as an authorised performer.
• Maintain environmental monitoring records and perform quality-related activities as directed by the Technical Manager (TM) or Lab In-Charge.

Qualification

Details Of Safety Sensitive Role

• Hazards Working at height: Yes
• Exposure to hazardous energy systems: Yes
• Work in confined spaces: Yes
• Contact with human waste: Yes
• Contact with other hazardous materials: Yes
• Heavy lifting: Yes
• Work in a noisy environment: Yes
• Other (please specify): Moving equipment
• Hours of work Day/night (shift roster): Yes

Day hours only

• 8.5-hour working day: Yes
• 10-hour working day: Yes
• 12-hour working day: Yes
• Additional requirements Airport driving permit: Yes (as applicable)

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 hotels stays around the world. Find out what it’s like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website www.emirates.com/careers

Job Details

Role Level: Not Applicable Work Type: Full-Time Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Company Website: http://www.emirates.com Job Function: Maintenance & Facilities Company Industry / Sector: Other

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