Technical Services Engineer I (Airframe/Mechanical Systems)

Emirates; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates is seeking a Technical Services Engineer I (Airframe/Mechanical Systems) to deliver fleet technical management, continuing airworthiness, and technical support for Emirates' fleet, ensuring regulatory compliance, reliability and cost effectiveness.

You will review technical documents, evaluate in-service data, support major modifications and end-of-lease activities, and liaise with manufacturers and internal stakeholders to drive improvements and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Minimum 8 years in Technical Services, 5 years on Emirates fleet type/aircraft systems.
• Knowledge of latest technical developments and industry trends on respective systems.
• Ability to analyse and synthesise technical information for cost effective ways.
• Excellent drafting/report writing skills.
• Demonstrable experience in managing complex tasks and decision making in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide fleet technical management, continuing airworthiness and support for Airframe/Mechanical Systems.
• Routinely evaluate manufacturers/regulatory authorities technical documents and update internal engineering documents.
• Review in-service data and implement actions to improve fleet reliability and maintainability.
• Deliver technical assistance and operational support in disruptions and AOG scenarios.
• Carry out design organisation activities including deviations from manufacturing documents under DE privileges.
• Provide support for acquisition of new Aircraft and end-of-lease activities.
• Act as a technical liaison with manufacturers and internal stakeholders to address faults and design issues.
• Provide technical clarifications/justification for cost optimisation and contract processes.
• Carry out project management for major modifications, retrofits and budget proposals.
• Review and analyse technical data to KPI trends and propose improvements.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Technical analysis

Cost optimization

Communication/writing

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in Aeronautical/Avionics/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Licence

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