Licensed Aircraft Engineer - Base Maintenance

Emirates Airlines - Other locations; Dubai; On-site; AED 293,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline company is seeking Licensed Aircraft Engineers for maintenance roles. Candidates should have extensive engineering experience, certifications for Emirates aircraft types, and the ability to ensure safety compliance. The role offers an attractive tax-free salary, travel benefits, and a comprehensive leave and healthcare package. Join a dynamic team in Dubai, where you can enjoy a vibrant lifestyle alongside your professional growth.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Discounted flights

Generous healthcare package

Excellent leave benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Engineering experience with 5+ years as certifying staff.
• Minimum of 2 aircraft type approvals with Emirates aircraft types.
• Fully conversant with Air Legislation and aircraft maintenance standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out aircraft maintenance and servicing tasks in compliance with safety procedures.
• Ensure that all activities are performed according to safety rules and regulations.
• Manage performance review processes and set development plans for staff.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Safety compliance

Team communication

Performance management

Education

Degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Avionics, Electronic, or Technical Engineering

Maintenance Engineering Licence

Job description

Job Purpose

At Base Maintenance, our expert engineers deliver unparalleled service for all aircraft checks, from comprehensive inspections to major system repairs. We handle cabin retrofits, aircraft deliveries, and detailed inspection programs for Airbus A380, A350 and Boeing 777.

Our team excels in timely, cost-effective solutions for A & C checks, engine change, and landing gear changes, along with unscheduled maintenance and pre-service checks.

To carry out routine maintenance tasks and defect rectification of aircraft as per company and associated regulatory procedures.

In this role you will:

• Carry out aircraft maintenance and servicing tasks in compliance with manufacturer and safety procedures. Ensure that assigned zones/aircraft are maintained as per latest revisions of approved authority Technical Publications such as Aircraft documentation, Technical Notices, Quality Notices, and Engineering Procedures Manual etc. Ensure that personal approvals/licences are valid and applicable to aircraft types.
• Ensure all off-aircraft tasks i.e. spares handling, robberies, hold items etc. are handled in compliance with company procedures and that the associated paperwork is complete to ensure full transparency. Determine if tooling/equipment used is serviceable and appropriate for the task and use specialised tooling where required. Ensure that trouble shooting procedures/tools used for fault rectification are carried out in a cost effective and efficient manner.
• Carry out component changes as necessary as part of trouble shooting process and/or as directed by immediate supervisor. These should be done in accordance with AMM, IPC or other manufacturer/vendor documentation to complete the task.
• Ensure that all activities performed are carried out in accordance with all safety rules and regulations and in adherence to company procedures, highlighting an deficiencies/requirements (whether for aircraft or hangar use) through the effective use of reporting tools in support of the overall quality improvement process and actively participate in propagating and enhancing the Group safety culture. Ensure all work locations are kept clean and excellent housekeeping conditions are maintained.
• Maintain effective communication with Colleagues including Managers and Senior Engineers to ensure a seamless flow of information and to highlight any potential operational issues. Ensure that relevant reports are related to service delays, incidents and accidents are completed in detail including the identification of issues that led to the event so that rectification can be sought through short term maintenance planning.
• Manage the performance of staff using performance review process and system. Ensure SMART goal setting, interim/annual reviews and development plans are in place for assigned staff members in accordance with company procedures.
• Attend training/recurrent modules as required to enhance skills and comply with CAR 145.

Qualification

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

Licensed Aircraft Engineer TE.03

• Degree/Honors (12+3) in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Avionics, Electronic, or Technical Engineering, or a Maintenance Engineering Licence.
• Minimum 10 years of Engineering experience, with 5+ years as certifying staff.
• Minimum of 2 aircraft type approvals with at least one of the Emirates aircraft types (A380, A350, or B777).
• Preferred GCAA, UK CAA or EASA license eligible for conversion.
• Fully conversant with Air Legislation and legal matters that relate to the operation and maintenance of aircraft to international standards.

Licensed Aircraft Engineer TE.02

• Degree/Honors (12+3) in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Avionics, Electronic, or Technical Engineering, or a Maintenance Engineering Licence.
• Minimum 8 years of Engineering experience, with 2+ years as certifying staff.
• Minimum of 2 aircraft type approvals with at least one of the Emirates aircraft types (A380, A350, or B777).
• Preferred GCAA, UK CAA or EASA license eligible for conversion.
• Fully conversant with Air Legislation and legal matters that relate to the operation and maintenance of aircraft to international standards.

Details of Safety Sensitive role

• Safety Sensitive Role: Yes
• PSMP Role: Yes

Salary & benefits

Join us in a management role and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary. On top of our generous travel benefits, including discounted flights and hotel stays around the world, this managerial role also has an excellent leave and healthcare package.

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