Senior Paint Restoration Assistant (Paint Workshop)

Emirates Airlines - Other locations; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation firm in Dubai seeks a Senior Restoration Preparation Assistant to support the restoration team in maintaining aircraft interior and exterior finishes. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year experience in Engineering and knowledge of Aircraft Manuals and coating systems. Join us for an attractive tax-free salary with travel benefits including discounts on flights and hotel stays worldwide. Experience a vibrant lifestyle in Dubai while contributing to our team's success.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Travel benefits

Flight and hotel discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience within Engineering, Automotive, or an approved maintenance organisation preferred.
• Knowledge of different coating systems and their relevant data sheets.

Responsibilities

• Support the restoration team in maintaining and refurbishing aircraft finishes.
• Ensure all surface damage is accurately assessed and restored.
• Identify cabin areas susceptible to repeated damage and recommend corrective measures.

Skills

Knowledge of Aircraft Manuals

Experience in Engineering

Knowledge of Coating Systems

Education

12 years of schooling or equivalent

Job description

At the Aircraft Appearance Centre, we elevate the aircraft's look with expert livery, precision paintwork, and impeccable interior finishes. Our advanced paint facility boasts a fully automated, climate‑controlled hangar that accommodates aircraft up to the Airbus A380. From stunning exterior designs to flawless interior detailing, our skilled team ensures your aircraft stands out with exceptional quality and precision. Our paint workshops work to the highest standards of repair and application of surface finishing materials to ensure component conformity and aesthetic ambience. They manufacture decals to ensure airworthiness and customer comfort.

Senior Restoration Preparation Assistant

will support the restoration team in maintaining and refurbishing aircraft interior and exterior finishes. Ensure all surface damage is accurately assessed and restored in accordance with approved procedures and quality standards.

In this role you will:

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• Maintain a safe and clean working environment to minimise hazards through proper use of approved paint products and adherence to safety standards.
• Ensure availability of all required tools and consumables for restoration activities and elevate shortages to the shift manager for timely procurement.
• Perform routine preparation and polishing tasks independently, as delegated by the supervisor.

Base / Cabin Maintenance

• Identify cabin areas susceptible to repeated damage, determine potential causes such as design issues or misuse, and recommend corrective measures.
• Work closely with Cabin Appearance Specialists and cleaning partners to repair damage identified during audits and cleaning processes.
• Stay updated on industry surface‑finishing procedures and recommend value‑adding products or improvements to the Line Manager.
• Execute and guide restoration activities to maintain interior cabin finishes to the highest standards, including removal and installation of trim components not suitable for in‑situ painting.
• Monitor new surface finishes introduced with incoming aircraft and support modification campaigns requiring updated paint solutions or colour changes, reporting any updates to the Line Manager.

Aircraft Appearance Centre

• Conduct preparation, painting, and finishing of aircraft panels, structures, and components in compliance with approved processes and documentation.
• Prepare coating systems for paint technicians, ensuring correct material ratios and awareness of ambient conditions.
• Oversee post‑painting activities, including housekeeping, cleaning of equipment, and maintenance of hangar and platform areas.
• Restore interior cabin finishes to the highest standard.

Qualification

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

• 12 years of schooling or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience within Engineering, Automotive, or an approved maintenance organisation is preferred.
• Must have knowledge of Aircraft Manuals, General Repair Manuals and Engineering drawings pertaining to rework, paint finishes and application of markings.
• Must have knowledge of different coating systems with their relevant data sheets in the areas of mixing, induction times, and viscosity.

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 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.