Technical Services Engineer I (Airframe/Mechanical Systems)

Emirates Airlines - Other locations; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel benefits

Discounted flights

Hotel stays

Leave and healthcare package

Life insurance

Transport benefits

Job summary

Emirates is seeking a Technical Services Engineer I (Airframe/Mechanical Systems) to provide fleet technical management, continuing airworthiness, and technical support for the UAE-flag fleet. You will review regulatory documents, implement actions to improve reliability, and support cost-effective maintenance programs.

Role requires extensive aeronautical engineering experience, with leadership in design, procedures, and project coordination to support new aircraft acquisitions and end-of-lease

Qualifications

• Requires degree in engineering related to aviation and an Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Licence.
• Extensive experience in Engineering, Aeronautical field (10+ years).
• Ability to analyse and synthesise technical information for cost-effective implementation.

Responsibilities

• Provide fleet technical management and continuing airworthiness management for Emirates fleet.
• Routinely review technical documents from manufacturers/regulatory authorities and update internal engineering records.
• Improve reliability and maintainability through analysis of in-service data and optimization of maintenance programs.
• Deliver technical assistance and support during disruptions (technical/AOG, defects, delays).
• Lead design and organisation activities including SOP development and deviations under DE privileges.

Skills

Engineering analysis

Technical documentation

Cost optimization

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Aeronautical/Avionics/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Licence

Honours degree

Job description

Job Purpose

Fleet Technical Management at Emirates comprises five specialized teams dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of service and reliability for our fleet.

Airframe Systems: Handles mechanical systems including flight controls, landing gear, and air conditioning.

Structures: Supports aircraft structures, including repairs and modifications for metallic and composite parts.

Avionics: Manages avionics systems, including navigation, communications, and advanced IFE systems.

Powerplant: Oversees engines and APUs, focusing on health monitoring and optimization.

Cabin: Maintains passenger cabins, flight decks, and retrofits, ensuring top-notch comfort and functionality.

Each team ensures our fleet operates efficiently and safely, meeting all technical and service standards.

As a Technical Services Engineer I (Airframe/Mechanical Systems) you will provide fleet technical management, continuing airworthiness management and technical support functions for Emirates fleet to ensure compliance to regulatory & safety requirements, reliability, passenger comfort and cost effectiveness.

In this role you will:

• Provide fleet technical management, continuing airworthiness management and technical support functions for Airframe/Mechanical Systems.
• Routinely evaluate manufacturers/regulatory authorities’ technical documents, taking appropriate actions and update internal engineering documents including Engineering Order and Special Engineering Workcard.
• Review in-service data (e.g Tech log, Pilot Reports, Defects) and implement actions to improve fleet, engine, component and/or system reliability and maintainability, including optimisation of aircraft maintenance programs.
• Deliver technical assistance and operational support in disruptions scenarios including the handling of technical/AOG, troubleshooting, aircraft chronic and deferred defects and technical delays.
• Carry out Emirates Engineering design organisational activities such as but not limited to development of standard operating procedures, in house repairs, use of alternate parts, deviations from manufacturing documents by exercising Design Engineer (DE) privileges of Part 21 Design Organisation as appointed by Head of Design (HOD).
• Provide support and expertise for acquisition of new Aircraft and end of lease activities
• Act as a technical liaison with Aircraft, Engines and/or Component Manufacturers and internal stakeholders (e.g flight operations, service delivery) to address fleet significant faults, defects, design issues and quality escapements.
• Provide technical clarifications/justification to internal stakeholders in support of cost optimisation, contract negotiation, repair and modification processes.
• Carry out project management functions such as but not limited to major modifications, retrofits, cabin reconfigurations and aircraft phaseout requirements including preparation of cost benefit studies or budget requirements on changes/repairs with recommendations/proposals for approval by management.
• Review and analyse technical data in support of department KPIs, highlighting trends and making recommendation reports/proposal for improvement.

Qualification

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

• Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent).
• More than 10 years of experience in Engineering, Aeronautical.
• Degree in Aeronautical/Avionics/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering and/or holder of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Licence for 5 years.
• Related Aircraft Engineering experience.
• Should have a minimum of 8 years in Technical Services function of which at least 5 years of experience pertaining to Emirates fleet type/aircraft systems.
• Knowledge of latest technical developments and industry trends on respective systems.
• Ability to analyse and synthesise technical information for implementation in cost effective ways.
• Excellent drafting/report writing skills.
• Demonstrable experience in managing complex tasks and decision making in a fast-paced environment

Salary & benefits

Join us in a management role and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary. On top of our generous travel benefits, including discounted flights and hotel stays around the world, this managerial role also has an excellent leave and healthcare package. That’s on top of transport benefits, life insurance and more. 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