Repairs Officer (Cabin & IFE)

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

Job summary

A leading airline in Dubai is seeking a Repairs Officer for the Cabin & IFE department. This role involves coordinating repair processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and engaging suppliers to manage parts for AOG situations. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in airline engineering or supply chain and possesses a strong understanding of logistics and repair management. Enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and unique travel benefits as part of this dynamic team.

Benefits

Attractive tax-free salary

Travel benefits including discounts on flights and hotels

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Airline Engineering, Supply Chain, or MRO Procurement.
• Strong understanding of warehouse and logistics processes.
• Experience in technical purchasing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end repair processes for components, engines and APUs.
• Engage suppliers to secure parts for AOG and critical requirements.
• Support engine maintenance by arranging material availability.

Skills

Supply chain operations

Repair management

Material planning

Inventory control

Education

Degree or Honors (12+3 or equivalent)

Job description

Job Purpose

The Procurement department ensures efficient outsourcing and contracting of all aircraft-related commodities, including fleet, power plants, and equipment. Organized by commodity lines such as avionics, power plants, and airframe systems, we collaborate with engineering, finance, legal, and insurance teams to meet business needs with optimal terms. We manage supplier relationships and oversee warranty and product support, including contract administration and digital archiving. Our team negotiates extensively to secure and administer top product support, ensuring the highest standards of performance and integrity for our aircraft.

Repairs Officer (Cabin & IFE)

Will plan, monitor and administer aftermarket processes in compliance with regulatory requirements and ensure Repair Service providers efficiently manage any repair, overhaul, modification of Components and Engine/Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) at favourable costs and within agreed repair turnaround time (RTAT). Analyse and evaluate development opportunities for In-House Capability and Alternate Repair & Supply solutions to deliver supply chain efficiency and support optimal cost of ownership.

In this role you will:

• Coordinate end-to-end repair processes for components, engines and APUs, ensuring regulatory compliance, cost efficiency and adherence to turnaround targets.
• Engage suppliers to secure parts for AOG and critical requirements, review repair quotations for accuracy, warranty application and contractual compliance.
• Support engine maintenance by arranging material availability and monitoring supplier performance, driving corrective actions where required.
• Process and dispatch unserviceable items in line with CAR 145/CAR M requirements; oversee logistics to ensure timely and cost‑effective shipments.
• Supervise repair coordinators, ensuring workload balance, regulatory compliance and safe working practices.
• Analyse data to support development of in‑house repair capability and alternate repair/supply solutions, including preparation of cost–benefit assessments.
• Collaborate with technical, procurement and operational stakeholders to ensure effective communication, issue resolution and alignment of project milestones.

Qualification

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

• Degree or Honors (12+3 or equivalent)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Airline Engineering, Supply Chain, or MRO Procurement.
• Strong understanding of supply chain operations, warehouse and logistics processes, repair management, material planning, inventory control, and technical purchasing.

Safety Sensitive Role: Yes

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. 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.