Senior Docking Technician

Emirates Airlines - Other locations; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel benefits

Tax-free salary

Job summary

Emirates Engineering in Dubai seeks a qualified Docking Equipment Maintenance Technician to ensure safe and reliable docking platforms, stands and access equipment for aircraft maintenance activities. You will perform inspections, lead maintenance tasks and train junior technicians while coordinating with department supervisors.

This safety-sensitive role requires English communication, a related engineering diploma, and suitable industrial experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in engineering / mechanical
• Reading, writing and communication in English required
• Experience in large operational industrial environment preferred (aviation)

Responsibilities

• Arrange docking platforms, stands and access equipment per department needs
• Conduct daily inspections of docking equipment for safety and reliability
• Maintain, repair and upgrade docking equipment following approved procedures
• Lead and train technicians on docking operations and safety procedures
• Record work in log books and input into Maintenance Management System
• Advise supervisors on parts and tool requirements
• Ensure safety standards are followed during all maintenance activities

Skills

Engineering knowledge

English proficiency

Team leadership

Education

Diploma in related engineering field

12 Years schooling or equivalent

Job description

Job Purpose

At Emirates, we believe in connecting the world, to and through, our global hub in Dubai; and in constantly innovating to ensure our customers ‘Fly Better’. Emirates Engineering is a cutting-edge aircraft maintenance facility, GCAA CAR V approved, supporting Emirates’ vast Airbus and Boeing fleet and thirty other airlines through third-party contracts. Our highly qualified team excels in maintenance, engineering, quality, planning, and logistics, setting industry standards with an unwavering commitment to safety and excellence.

In this role you will:

• Ensure the timely and appropriate arrangement of docking platforms, stands and access equipment as required by EK Engg Base departments in support of the various aircraft maintenance, repair and modification activities.
• Carry out daily inspections of the docking equipment for operational reliability & safety to ensure that no risk of personal injury, aircraft damage or equipment damage exits. Complete the daily inspection sheets and forward to Docking Supervisor for approval and distribution.
• Ensure all docking equipment is deployed, adjusted and removed safely, to the required procedures and standards in accordance with the manufacturers recommended guidelines and recognised engineering practices.
• Working independently or as a team leader carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, repair and upgrade work on the docking equipment and installations in accordance with Civil Aviation Authority, DM requirements, manufacturers requirements and engineering practices to ensure all docking equipment is maintained in a safe and reliable condition.
• Diagnose and repair faults/defects effectively on unserviceable docking equipment and installations ensuring that down time is minimized.
• Identify and highlight any potential or existing equipment faults/failures to Docking Supervisors to initiate corrective action. Continuously suggest and implement modifications on the equipment based on the required approvals from manufacturer & higher authorities to reduce maintenance costs, improve performance, safety and/or reliability of the equipment.
• Train and develop the team of technicians and Junior technicians on docking operations, maintenance, fault finding and safety procedures. Ensure that the Technicians are involved in all related tasks so as to increase their working knowledge of new equipment and installations.
• Ensure that all work-related activities carried out during the shift are recorded accurately and legibly in the log book/work order for input into the Maintenance Management System.
• Ensure safety standards are adhered to continually while carrying out operation and maintenance activites.
• Advise the Docking Supervisors of any material, spare parts or tooling requirements. Assist in providing information to compile safety, progress and equipment condition reports as required.

Qualification

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

• 3+ years experience in engineering / mechanical
• Working in a large operational industrial environment, preferably in the aviation industry.
• 12 Years schooling or equivalent
• Diploma in related engineering field.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate proficiently in English.
• Drivers licence would be an asset.

Safety Sensitive role- Yes

Details of Safety Sensitive role ENA

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

Contact with contaminations materials (Humans/Animals/Chemicals)

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

Airport driving permit 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 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.