Senior Technician - Emiratization

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

Job summary

A leading air services provider in Dubai is seeking a Maintenance Team Leader to oversee technician activities and ensure optimal equipment functionality. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical and electrical systems, excellent communication skills, and a minimum of 4-6 years of relevant experience. This position offers a competitive tax-free salary and unique travel benefits, contributing to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Travel benefits including discounts on flights

Discounts on hotel stays

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in maintenance roles.
• Thorough knowledge in maintenance of air-con and refrigeration systems.
• UAE Driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to perform maintenance and servicing.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Diagnose and repair equipment faults.

Skills

Maintenance of mechanical/electrical/electronic systems

Effective communication in English

Knowledge of hydraulics and lifting equipment

Education

High School + 2 years Trade certificate in engineering

Tools

Ground Support Equipment

Heavy Vehicles

Job description

Job Purpose

dnata is one of the world’s largest air and travel services providers offering ground handling, cargo, travel and catering retail services at over 130 airports in more than 34 countries across six continents. At dnata we are by your side for the entire travel experience.

Role Overview

As directed by the supervisors, lead a team of Technicians to provide required support to Operational teams, carrying out all scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance, servicing, fault finding and repair of all equipment/vehicles and plant maintained by various dnata Technical Services Workshops to ensure functional reliability to meet the 24‑hour requirements of the operations. The job holder should be capable to work independently to ensure maximum serviceability of the equipment.

In this role you will:

Plan

• Plan activity on a daily basis in your area of work to deliver assigned tasks, supporting Technicians & Junior Technicians as required.
• Ensure that relevant details of spares/tools required for carrying out maintenance activities are provided to the Supervisors/Maintenance Officer and/or Planning Staff well in advance to facilitate timely procurement.

Lead

• Lead scheduled maintenance as per set standards (includes manufacturers recommendation, ISO certification requirements, safety standards, Civil Aviation Authority, Local & DM requirements) on the various equipment/vehicles and plants to ensure reliable/optimum utilisation.
• Train and develop the team of technicians on maintenance, fault finding and safety procedures.
• Inspect all equipment/vehicles and plants in your area of responsibility daily for operational reliability & safety, to help plan for corrective maintenance and prevent accidents in the work area. Also carry out mandatory safety & quality checks of equipment/vehicles prior to releasing the same after completion of maintenance / repair.
• Ensure standard safety procedures are followed by the team of technicians/drivers during maintenance activities to prevent any personal injury or equipment damage.

Execute

• Diagnose and repair faults/defects effectively on equipment/vehicles and plants under breakdown ensuring that down time is minimised.
• Continuously suggest and implement modifications on the equipment/vehicle based on the required approvals from manufacturer & higher authorities to reduce maintenance costs and improve performance & safety.
• Ensure good housekeeping is maintained in the workshop & other work areas and take proper care of tools.
• During scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of equipment/vehicles and plant, identify any potential or existing faults/failures and highlight them to Supervisors to initiate corrective action.
• Ensure all work‑related activities carried out during the shift are recorded in the logbook/work order.

Qualifications

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

• High School (minimum 10 years of schooling) with 2 years Trade certificate course in an engineering discipline.
• 4‑6 years of experience in maintenance – Facilities/Auto/Electric Mechanic.
• English level 5.
• Thorough knowledge and experience (theoretical & practical) in maintenance of mechanical/electrical/electronic/automobile/air‑con & refrigeration systems of Ground Support Equipment or Heavy Vehicles or Material Handling Equipment/Systems.
• Theoretical & practical knowledge on hydraulics/lifting equipment/conveyor systems/PLC's/AC‑DC motor control systems/Traction batteries & chargers with minimum 2 years of experience would be an advantage.
• Effective communication in English (verbal & written).
• UAE Driving licence / Home Country Driving Licence (not required in Cargo areas).
• Valid licence for operating equipment (ADP) (not required in Cargo areas).

Our Services

Our services on the ground keep the world in the air. We’re one of the largest air services providers in the world, and you’ll find us in over 80 countries offering expertise in ground handling, cargo, travel and flight catering. We’re growing fast, and we’re looking for people with imagination and creativity to join our team of more than 40,000 people. Be a part of our success story – if you want to join us, visit dnata.com/careers to apply.

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.