Technical Services Engineer III (Cabin Technical and Reconfigurations)

Emirates Airlines - Other locations; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel benefits

Flight/hotel discounts

Job summary

Emirates Airlines in Dubai seeks a Technical Services Engineer III focusing on Cabin Upgrades and Reconfigurations to manage fleet reliability and regulatory compliance.

You will evaluate technical documents, support major cabin retrofit projects, and collaborate with Aircraft, Engines, and Component manufacturers as well as internal teams to optimize cost and performance. The role demands strong analysis, reporting, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Aeronautical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years in engineering with continuing airworthiness knowledge.
• Experience with cabin upgrades, reconfigurations or similar systems.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and industry practices.
• Ability to analyse technical data and draft reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide fleet technical management and continuing airworthiness support for cabin upgrades and reconfigurations.
• Review technical documents and update engineering records and workcards.
• Analyze in-service data to improve fleet reliability and maintenance planning.
• Act as a liaison with manufacturers and internal stakeholders to resolve faults.
• Support acquisition of new aircraft and end-of-lease activities.
• Support cost optimization and contract negotiations through technical input.
• Assist in disruption scenarios including AOG handling and defect management.
• Contribute to major modification and retrofit project work.
• Analyze KPIs and prepare improvement recommendations.

Skills

Engineering

Airworthiness

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Technical liaison

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Engineering software

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 III (Cabin Upgrades and Reconfigurations) 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 Cabin Upgrades and Reconfigurations.
• 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.
• 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 appropriate technical support and expertise in the acquisition of new aircraft and end of lease activities.
• Provide technical clarifications/justification to internal stakeholders in support of cost optimisation, contract negotiation, repair and modification processes.
• Deliver technical assistance and operational support in disruptions scenarios including the handling of technical/AOG, troubleshooting, aircraft chronic and deferred defects and technical delays.
• Deliver support to project functions related to major modifications, retrofits, cabin reconfigurations and aircraft phaseout requirements.
• 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), degree in Aeronautical/Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience in related aircraft engineering experience or Holder of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Licence for 5+ years.
• 5+ years of experience in Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Continuing Airworthiness Management, Planning or Technical Support Function.
• Knowledge of latest technical developments and industry trends on respective systems.
• Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and practices.
• Ability to utilise IT tools to analyse and process information.
• Ability to analyse and synthesise technical information for implementation in cost effective ways.
• Excellent drafting/report writing skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage complex tasks.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions under pressure.

Salary & benefits

Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotels stays around the world. 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