Wheel & Brake Engineer - Base Maintenance

Air Arabia; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Aircraft Maintenance Technician to oversee wheel and brake maintenance tasks. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements while supervising a team of technicians. Candidates should possess an Aeronautical diploma and significant experience in a similar workshop role, particularly with Airbus A320 aircraft. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to operational excellence and safety in aviation maintenance. This opportunity offers a chance to work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring the highest standards of aircraft safety and performance.

Qualifications

• Holds an Aeronautical diploma or equivalent with necessary Aircraft Maintenance License.
• Extensive knowledge in maintenance procedures and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Supervises wheel and brake maintenance tasks ensuring compliance with standards.
• Coordinates with Engineers and Technicians for effective communication and task management.

Skills

Aircraft Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Technical Communication

Safety Compliance

Education

Aeronautical Diploma

GCAA CAR 66 Category License

Tools

GSE (Ground Support Equipment)

Job description

Date: 30 Apr 2025

Company: Air Arabia PJSC (G9)

Location:

Sharjah, AE

Country: AE

Job Purpose
Carries out and supervises Wheel and Brake maintenance tasks on Air Arabia and third-party aircraft within the ‘corresponding’ License Category, ensuring the work is performed, certified, and recorded accurately and timely in accordance with Air Arabia and regulatory requirements.

Key Result Responsibilities

• Verifies and ensures compatibility and readiness of wheels and brakes stock according to standards and required quantities.
• Reviews task cards with the Workshop Supervisor to understand work scope, priorities, documentation, and cautions before starting work.
• Prepares and performs scheduled wheel and brake maintenance following task cards, ensuring availability of documentation, parts, tools, and GSE.
• Conducts component tests and inspections to identify and document defects or damages per maintenance procedures.
• Performs troubleshooting and repairs on components as per approved data and instructions from Engineering.
• Signs off on maintenance tasks within own scope, confirming completion and compliance with standards.
• Coordinates with Engineers and Technicians on assigned tasks, ensuring proper communication and handover.
• Coordinates with the Technical Buyer on component replacements, ensuring timeliness and readiness.

Key Result Responsibilities - Continued

• Ensures safety of maintenance tasks by following all mandatory precautions.
• Protects self and others from injuries using proper GSE and PPE.
• Manages human factors to prevent task interruptions and ensure proper handovers.
• Provides support to operational teams, offering professional advice and solutions.
• Supervises Technicians, ensuring they are briefed and support non-certifying tasks.
• Represents Air Arabia professionally to Flight Crews, personnel, and customers.
• Maintains awareness of maintenance costs, minimizing waste and unnecessary repairs.

Qualifications (Academic, Training, Languages)

• Holds or has held an Aeronautical diploma or equivalent, with necessary Aircraft Maintenance License and approvals for Airbus A320 components.
• Ability to obtain an unrestricted GCAA CAR 66 Category License.
• Demonstrates in-depth maintenance knowledge.
• Proficient in English for technical communication.
• Ability to obtain UAE Driver’s License.

Work Experience
External applicants

• Extensive experience in a similar workshop role.
• At least 2 years’ experience certifying maintenance on Airbus A320 family aircraft.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a Base Maintenance environment.