Paint Shop Supervisor

Air Arabia; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline in Sharjah is seeking a Paint Shop Supervisor to lead operations in the paint shop, focusing on overseeing painting activities and ensuring high-quality workmanship. The role requires at least 3 years of experience with commercial aircraft and strong mentorship skills. Candidates should have expertise in painting techniques and a commitment to regulatory compliance and team development. Join a dynamic team striving for excellence in aircraft maintenance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience performing paint maintenance on large aircraft.
• Experience in a Base Maintenance Workshop environment is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of painting techniques and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise complex paint tasks and manage team workflow.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Mentor team members and enhance communication within the team.
• Prepare shift rosters and oversee daily operations.

Skills

Knowledge of painting tools and techniques

Team supervision

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Task delegation

Job description

Job Purpose

To lead and oversee paint shop operations, ensuring high-quality workmanship, regulatory compliance, and efficient task execution; Focuses on supervising painting activities, mentoring team members, optimizing workflow, and maintaining adherence to safety and quality standards while ensuring timely completion of maintenance tasks.

Key Result Responsibilities

• Supervises and undertake complex/ extensive paint tasks
• Ensures correct manhours booking in routine and non-routine task cards, Reviews of roster and control overtime.
• Oversees daily operations, ensuring efficient task delegation and execution.
• Maintains compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Reviews assigned task cards with the painters to gain full understanding of the work, priorities, documentation requirements and cautions, prior to starting work.
• Prepares shift roasters for the paint team.
• Enhances coordination and communication within the team to improve workflow and reduce downtime.
• Performs defect rectification in accordance with approved Maintenance data.
• Signs off maintenance tasks performed or supervised within the scope of own authorization, verifying that the task card and associated documents have been completed to the required standard following completion of all maintenance.

Key Result Responsibilities - Continued

• Provides direction, coaching and guidance to team members for their career and professional development.
• Creates a conducive working environment to build and sustain a performance driven, engaged, and committed team.
• Ensures people management responsibilities are handled effectively in line with company procedures; Manages performance of respective teams

Qualifications (Academic, Training, Languages)

• Knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials, and application techniques common to the painting trade.

Work Experience

External Applicant:

• At least 3 years’ experience performing Paint maintenance on large commercial aircraft, preferably Airbus types.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a Base Maintenance Workshop environment