Senior Technician Engine MRO

People Recruit Limited; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An aviation maintenance organization is seeking a Senior Technician to support engine disassembly, assembly, and inspection activities. The ideal candidate will have a technical qualification in Aviation or Aeronautical Engineering, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in an MRO environment. The role emphasizes ethical leadership, compliance oversight, and contributes to a safe team culture. Benefits include a tax-free salary package and relocation support.

Benefits

Tax-free salary package

Relocation support provided

Additional benefits shared with shortlisted candidates

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of technical experience in an aviation or MRO environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform engine disassembly, assembly and inspection tasks using approved technical data.
• Promote professionalism, fairness and integrity in day-to-day team interactions.
• Develop and maintain personal technical capability through continuous learning.
• Assist in preparing tools, equipment and resources required for engine tasks.

Skills

Strong practical knowledge of engine maintenance, repair and overhaul activities

IT competency for reporting, data input and maintenance system use

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Ability to adapt to new technologies and evolving maintenance processes

High safety awareness and hazard identification capability

Education

Associate, vocational or technical qualification in Aviation, Aeronautical Engineering, MRO or related field

D2 authorisation in relevant processes or equivalent certification

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Technician to support engine disassembly, assembly and inspection activities within an aviation MRO environment. The role requires strict adherence to approved technical data, quality and regulatory standards, and contributes to a safe, ethical and collaborative team culture. The Senior Technician also supports junior colleagues, develops their own technical skillset and ensures compliance with aviation regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Engine Management Process Execution (50%)

• Perform engine disassembly, assembly and inspection tasks using approved technical data
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with aviation and HS&E regulations

Ethical Leadership and Team Culture (25%)

• Promote professionalism, fairness and integrity in day-to-day team interactions
• Maintain open communication and raise safety or ethical concerns responsibly

Technical Competency Development (15%)

• Develop and maintain personal technical capability through continuous learning
• Mentor junior technicians and provide guidance to support skill development

Resource Allocation and Compliance Oversight (10%)

• Assist in preparing tools, equipment and resources required for engine tasks
• Support compliance activities and elevate discrepancies to meet aviation standards

Minimum Requirements

• Associate, vocational or technical qualification in Aviation, Aeronautical Engineering, MRO or related field
• D2 authorisation in relevant processes or equivalent certification
• Minimum 3 years of technical experience in an aviation or MRO environment

Key Competencies

• Strong practical knowledge of engine maintenance, repair and overhaul activities
• IT competency for reporting, data input and maintenance system use
• Commitment to quality and safety management principles
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and evolving maintenance processes
• Precision and accuracy when performing technical tasks
• High safety awareness and hazard identification capability
• Effective time-management and ability to complete tasks within deadlines
• Analytical ability to troubleshoot and identify root causes
• Professional integrity, reliability and accountability in technical work

Benefits

• Tax-free salary package
• Relocation support provided
• Additional benefits shared with shortlisted candidates