Technician Trainee

Air Arabia; Sharjah; On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Arabia is seeking a maintenance trainee in Sharjah. The position provides an opportunity to learn aircraft maintenance practices, assisting engineers with inspections and component replacements. Ideal candidates will have a diploma in aircraft maintenance and must be physically fit, with good English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, speak English for technical communication.
• Ability to obtain UAE Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Support engineers in performing aviation maintenance tasks.
• Conduct inspections and maintenance on aircraft.
• Ensure adherence to safety precautions and standards.

Skills

Technical Communication

Computer Skills

Understanding of Airframe and Engine Maintenance

Education

Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance

Job description

Date: 26 Jun 2025

Company: Air Arabia PJSC (G9)

Location:

Sharjah, AE

Country: AE

Job Purpose

This individual will have the opportunity to learn in practice how to assist the engineers to perform Avionics, Airframe and Engine Maintenance tasks on Air Arabia aircrafts including inspections, repairs and component replacement, and how to perform and record work up to required standards and in accordance with Air Arabia and regulatory requirements.

Key Result Responsibilities

• On day-to-day basis supports the Line/Base Maintenance and Workshops engineers and staff in their daily work by executing the assigned tasks timely and accurately.
• Carries out a programme of training as agreed with the Air Arabia Technical Instructor and the Head of Maintenance and Maintenance Managers
• Performs all work and duties assigned as per standards adopted by Air Arabia and in accordance with company’s policies, procedures and the regulatory authorities.
• Executes routine and non-routine maintenance tasks on Air Arabia and Third party aircrafts during maintenance inputs.
• Ensures strict adherence to all pertinent safety precautions as published in the manufacturer manuals and other related publications.
• Ensures that he is fully conversant with the tasks assigned.
• Advises Certifying Engineers and Shift Managers with any impending service disruptions or problems without failure.
• Processes the replacement of parts and components in a professional manner with full and proper adherence to the manuals and to all the required documents.
• Conducts physical checking and inspection of the components prior to fitment to aircraft or component.
• Ensures labels and blanking of ports covering the exposed areas are all covered.
• Maintains tidiness of the workstation before and after completing the tasks assigned.
• Carries out training in other areas of the engineering and maintenance environment as required.
  
  

Qualifications (Academic, Training, Languages)

• A diploma in aircraft maintenance or equivalent is acceptable.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English to a good standard for technical communications.
• Ability to use computer (Microsoft Office).
• Physically fit and has the ability to travel at short notice.
• Ability to obtain UAE Driver’s License.
• Age between 23 – 30 years
  
  

Work Experience

• Previous experience is not required for this role.
• Ability to train on how to perform maintenance on large commercial aircraft.
• Ability to work in Line or Base Maintenance environment.
• Able to demonstrate basic understanding of Airframe and Engine Maintenance theory and practice.
• Ability to work under harsh working conditions and on shift pattern.
• Ability to work for long working hours.