Team Leader - Aircraft Sheet Metal And Composite Structures

flydubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Flydubai is seeking a skilled Lead Aircraft Sheet Metal and Composite Structures Engineer to supervise maintenance, inspections, and repairs on airframes and components. You will coordinate with technicians, ensure regulatory conformance and quality, and drive safety and continuous improvement across the team.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering or equivalent, 3+ years of relevant experience, and fluent English, with active safety certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering or related field; recognized training in Aircraft Structures, Sheet Metal Repair and Composite Repair.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in sheet metal and composite structure repairs; working knowledge of AMOS.
• Fluent in English; active PAC and safety trainings (EWIS, FTS, etc.) as listed in requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily activities of Sheet Metal and Composite Structure Technicians; allocates manpower, tools and materials to meet schedules.
• Promotes safety culture and supports employee development through coaching and feedback.
• Performs and supervises structural inspections, repairs and modifications on airframes and structural components.
• Ensures compliance with AMM, SRM, EO, SB, CMM and regulatory requirements.
• Oversees fabrication, repair and replacement of metallic structures; ensures proper installation of rivets, bolts and hardware.
• Leads composite repair activities including bonding, vacuum bagging and curing; coordinates with NDT as needed.
• Verifies maintenance tasks meet quality standards and updates maintenance documentation; supports audits.
• Ensures PPE usage and safe handling of materials; monitors hazards and risks.

Skills

Sheet metal repair

Composite repair

Maintenance supervision

Quality assurance

Safety culture

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance

Tools

AMOS

Job description

Job Description:

MAIN OBJECTIVE OF ROLE

To lead and supervise aircraft sheet metal and composite structure maintenance activities, including inspections, repairs, modifications, and maintenance of aircraft structural components, ensuring work completed safely, on time, and in compliance with regulatory requirements, OEM specifications, and company quality standards while maintaining the highest levels of airworthiness and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervises daily activities of Sheet Metal and Composite Structure Technicians and allocates manpower, tools, and materials to meet operational and maintenance schedules, monitoring task progress, providing technical support and guidance, conducting shift briefings, debriefings, and handovers.
• Promotes a positive safety culture and professional working environment and supports employee development through coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback.
• Performs and supervises structural inspections, repairs, and modifications on aircraft airframes and structural components, including fuselage structures, wing structures, flight control surfaces, cargo compartments, engine nacelles, fairings and panels, composite components, honeycomb structures, carbon fiber and fiberglass assemblies.
• Ensures structural inspections, repairs and modifications are performed in accordance with approved Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Structural Repair Manual (SRM), Engineering Orders (EO), Service Bulletins (SB), Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM) and Applicable regulatory requirements.
• Supervises the fabrication, repair, and replacement of metallic aircraft structures, including complex sheet metal repairs involving aluminum alloys, titanium, stainless steel, aircraft fasteners and structural assemblies Ensure proper installation of rivets, bolts, and structural hardware.
• Performs precision fitting, forming, drilling, and assembly operations, ensuring the correct installation of rivets, bolts, and other structural hardware in accordance with approved maintenance practices.
• Leads composite repair activities utilizing approved repair schemes, including composite damage assessment, surface preparation, bonding and adhesive application, vacuum bagging, heat and pressure curing, composite laminate repairs and core replacement repairs, coordinating with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) personnel when required.
• Verifies maintenance tasks are completed to required quality standards, revies maintenance documentation for completeness and accuracy, ensuring compliance with GCAA regulations, company maintenance procedures, occupational health and safety requirements and supports internal and external audits.
• Ensures compliance with all safety procedures and risk assessment requirements, by monitoring safe use of tools, equipment, chemicals, and composite materials, verifies the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and identifies and reports safety hazards and potential risks.
• Coordinates manpower utilization to maximize productivity and monitors the availability of tooling, consumables, and spare parts, escalating resource constraints and supporting maintenance planning and work package execution.
• Conducts on-the-job training for technicians and apprentices. assesses technician competencies and identify training needs and supports qualification and authorization processes to strengthen technical capability and promote continuous improvement initiatives within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (3+ years)
• Diploma or Degree in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field. Recognized training in Aircraft Structures, Sheet Metal Repair, and Composite Repair.
• Fluent in English
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Sheet metal and composite structure repairs
• Working knowledge of AMOS
• Years with qualifications: 5 - 7 years, Years without qualifications (if applicable): 8 - 10 years
• Current Company Composite Personal Authorisation Certificate (PAC). Human Factors Training. Fuel Tank Safety (FTS) Training. EWIS (Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems) Training.

COMPETENCIES

• Customer Focus
• Teamwork
• Effective Communication
• Personal Accountability & Commitment to achieve
• Resilience & Flexibility (Can do attitude)
• Decision Making
• Inspiring & Developing Others
• Strategic Thinking
• Business Acumen

Isr Requirements

Reads and complies with the ISR policies of the Company and diligently reports any weakness or incidents to the respective Line Manager or the Information Security team. Completes all required ISR awareness sessions and follows associated guidelines in the day-to-day business operations.

Requirements