Licensed Aircraft Engineer - Base Maintenance

Emirates Airlines - Other locations; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline in the region is looking for Licensed Aircraft Engineers to perform maintenance and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidates must have a degree in a relevant engineering field and substantial experience, including approvals for Emirates aircraft types. This managerial role offers a lucrative tax-free salary along with excellent travel and healthcare benefits.

Benefits

Generous travel benefits

Discounted flights and hotel stays

Attractive healthcare package

Life insurance

Transport benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of Engineering experience for TE.03 role.
• Minimum 8 years of Engineering experience for TE.02 role.
• At least two aircraft type approvals including Emirates aircraft types (A380, A350, B777).

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine aircraft maintenance and ensure adherence to safety procedures.
• Manage performance of maintenance staff and ensure goal setting.
• Communicate effectively with team to mitigate operational issues.

Skills

Aeronautical knowledge

Mechanical skills

Avionics expertise

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in relevant field (Aeronautical, Mechanical, etc.)

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

• Working at height: Yes
• Exposure to hazardous energy systems: Yes
• Heavy lifting: Yes
• Working in areas with motorised mobile equipment: Yes
• Work in confined spaces: Yes
• Contact with contaminations materials (Humans/Animals/Chemicals): Yes
• Contact with dangerous good: Yes
• Work in an extremely noisy environment: Yes
• Work in heat: Yes
• Working with pressurised substances: Yes
• Exposure to fixed protruding sharp objects: Yes
• Exposure to contact with moving/falling objects. Yes
• Driving a vibrating equipment: No
• Safety Sensitive Role: Yes
• Leadership Role: Yes
• PSMP Role: Yes

Salary & benefits

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Benefits and Compensation

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. That’s on top of transport benefits, life insurance and more. 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