Structure & Composite Technician - Base Maintenance

Air Arabia; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline in the UAE is seeking a skilled Civil Aircraft Maintenance Technician to assist engineers with maintenance tasks on both Air Arabia and third-party aircraft. The successful candidate must have at least two years of experience working with large commercial aircraft, preferably with Airbus types. Responsibilities include performing maintenance as per scheduled task cards, ensuring safety standards, and maintaining excellent housekeeping in all maintenance activities. Candidates must possess a solid understanding of airframe and engine maintenance alongside good technical English skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced as a Civil Aircraft Maintenance Technician.
• Good command of English for technical communications.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance tasks on Air Arabia and Third Party aircraft.
• Perform scheduled maintenance following task cards and documentation.
• Ensure safety precautions are taken during maintenance activities.

Skills

Maintenance of large commercial aircraft

Technical English communication

Use of Microsoft Office

Education

Civil Aircraft Maintenance Technician qualification

Job description

Job Purpose

Assists the Engineer to perform maintenance tasks on Air Arabia and Third Party aircrafts undergoing Line & Base Maintenance Checks, including inspections, repairs and component replacement, and records work up to required standards and in accordance with Air Arabia and regulatory requirements.

Key Result Responsibilities

Operational Excellence

• Reviews assigned task cards with the Engineer to gain full understanding of the work, priorities, documentation requirements and cautions, prior to starting work.
• Prepares and performs scheduled maintenance according to assigned task cards, ensuring that the required documentation, parts, tools and GSE are obtained and used per issued instructions.
• Carries out tasks to the standard necessary to fully identify and record any defects or damage in accordance with approved maintenance procedures.
• Carries out structure and composite repairs as instructed by assigned task cards fully in accordance with approved data and procedures and as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge.
• Ensures proper tooling / equipment is drawn from stores to perform tasks, returning all of it in good condition following completion of work.
• Regularly reports the status of assigned tasks to the Engineer-in-Charge and alerts him or her to any problems with aircraft condition or with the execution of the work.
• Demonstrates high level of consideration to housekeeping standards in all tasks performed.

Key Result Responsibilities - Continued

Safety

• Manages the safety of own assigned maintenance tasks, ensuring all published mandatory precautions are taken prior to commencing work and during task execution.
• Takes positive steps to protect self and other persons in the area of the maintenance activity from any possible injury, including the use of proper GSE and protective equipment.
• Pays attention to human factors aspects of maintenance, ensuring that work interruption procedures are followed and that adequate access and lighting is used for maintenance and inspections.

Reputation and Teamwork

• Internal Customer Service: provides helpful information and support to own team and to other department personnel involved with managing scheduled maintenance checks
• Representing Air Arabia: presents a positive and competent image of technical professionalism to other companies’ personnel and ABY customers.

Cost Awareness

• Maintains positive awareness to the cost of aircraft maintenance including use of time and materials. Minimises unnecessary waste of consumable material and part repair cost by avoiding unnecessary damage and repeat work during maintenance.

Qualifications (Academic, Training, Languages)

• Qualified and experienced Civil Aircraft Maintenance Technician.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English to a good standard for technical communications.
• Ability to use computer (Microsoft Office).
• Ability to obtain UAE Driver’s License.

Work Experience

External applicants

• At least 2 years’ experience performing maintenance on large commercial aircraft, preferably Airbus types.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a Base Maintenance Workshop environment.
• Able to demonstrate solid basic understanding of Airframe and Engine Maintenance theory and practice.