Technical Services Engineer III (Structures/Operational Support)

Emirates Airlines - Other locations; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline company seeks a Technical Services Engineer III specializing in Structures. The successful candidate will provide fleet technical management and support, ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety requirements. Key responsibilities include evaluating technical documents, liaising with manufacturers, and enhancing fleet reliability. Applicants should have a degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering, over 5 years of engineering experience, and a valid Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Licence. Enjoy a tax-free salary and travel benefits while living in Dubai.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Travel benefits

Discounts on flights and hotels

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years in continuing airworthiness management or technical support.
• Ability to utilize IT tools to analyze and process information.

Responsibilities

• Provide fleet technical management and support functions.
• Evaluate technical documents and update internal engineering documents.
• Act as technical liaison with manufacturers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Aeronautical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Continuing airworthiness management

Excellent drafting/report writing skills

Problem-solving

Ability to prioritize and manage complex tasks

Education

Degree in Aeronautical/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.

Teams

• 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 (Structures/Operational Support) 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 Structures.
• 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.
• 5+ years of experience in Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in continuing airworthiness management, planning or technical Support Function.
• Holder of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Licence for 5+ years.
• 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.

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