Tailor - Base Maintenance

Air Arabia; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline in the region is seeking a qualified Technician to perform tailoring tasks, including seat cover repairs on large commercial aircraft. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of relevant experience and the ability to use tailoring machines. The role demands a focus on safety protocols and positive interaction with team members. This position is based in Sharjah, UAE and is essential for maintaining high standards in aircraft maintenance.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a relevant workshop.
• Ability to read, write, and understand technical English.
• Proficient in using tailoring machines and tools.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assigned tailoring tasks according to procedures.
• Prepare and manage all necessary documentation and equipment.
• Ensure safety during all maintenance tasks.

Skills

Tailoring skills

Safety procedures awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Technical qualification in relevant workshop

Tools

Tailoring machine

GSE (Ground Support Equipment)

Job description

Job Purpose

Carries out tailoring tasks, including seat cover repairs and laundry ensuring work is performed timely up to required standards and recorded in accordance with Air Arabia and regulatory requirements.

Key Result Responsibilities

• Reviews assigned task cards with the Workshops Supervisor to gain full understanding of the work, priorities, documentation requirements and cautions, prior to starting work.
• Prepares and performs scheduled assigned task cards, ensuring that the required documentation, parts, tools and GSE are obtained and used per issued instructions.
• Carries out tailoring repairs as instructed by assigned task cards fully in accordance with approved procedures and as directed by the Workshops Supervisor/Engineer In-charge.
• Ensures proper tooling / equipment is available to perform tasks, returning all of it in good condition following completion of work.
• 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.
• Internal Customer Service: provides helpful information and support to own team and to other department personnel involved with managing scheduled maintenance tasks.
• 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 Technician in the relevant workshop, at least 2 years of experience.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English to a good standard for technical communications.
• Ability to use corresponding tailoring machine and tools.

Work Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience performing tailoring tasks, preferably on large commercial aircrafts as Airbus.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a Base Maintenance Workshop environment.
• Able to demonstrate basic understanding of Airlines Maintenance theory and practice.