Workshop Technician - Cabin - Emiratisation

Emirates; Dubai; On-site; AED 216,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Engineering is a leading aircraft maintenance facility known for its cutting-edge capabilities and strict safety standards. The Workshop Technician will perform maintenance, calibration, surface finishing, and painting on Emirates and third-party aircraft and components under supervision.

Role requires engineering training or equivalent and extensive experience in a workshop setting, with emphasis on safety practices, procedures, and compliance with aviation regulations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Avionics, Electronics, or Technical Engineering or Aircraft Maintenance Engineering License or Engineering Apprenticeship.
• Experience of five years or more.
• Post-qualification experience in aviation with engineering background, including at least 2 years in a workshop environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine component and tool servicing, calibration, maintenance, modification, and/or approved structural repairs in compliance with manufacturers procedures.
• Review Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), IPC, CMM, SPM and other docs to perform tasks.
• Assist in troubleshooting, defect rectification, and modifications following job card instructions.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and ensure FOD-free environments; audit toolboxes regularly.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance engineering

Aviation safety

Workshop operations

Education

Engineering degree or Apprenticeship in Aircraft Maintenance

Tools

AMM

IPC

CMM

SPM

Quality Manual ISO/IEC 17025

Job description

Job Purpose

Emirates Engineering is one of the world's most technologically advanced aircraft maintenance facilities.

We are GCAA CAR V approved, and support the world's largest fleet of Airbus and Boeing aircraft, operated by Emirates. We also support the fleets of thirty other airlines through third-party maintenance contracts.

Our exceptional team sets industry benchmarks. All Emirates Engineering personnel are fully qualified at all levels. They manage and implement all aspects of maintenance, engineering, quality, planning and logistics.

Our diligence is uncompromising, our commitment to quality and superior levels of safety is unwavering. And this has established our reputation for world-leading aircraft maintenance.

As Workshop Technician you will be responsible for carrying out maintenance, calibration, surface finishing, and painting tasks on Emirates and third-party aircraft, components, tools, and equipment in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements. The role involves working as part of a team under the direction and guidance of an assigned Supervisor or Engineer within the relevant trade or cross-trade disciplines for which the job holder has been trained.

In This Role You Will

• Carry out routine component and tool servicing, calibration, maintenance, modification, and/or approved structural repairs in compliance with manufacturers procedures while observing all safety protocols.
• Complete any component or tool maintenance and other tasks as assigned by the immediate Supervisoror Engineers. This includes obtaining and understanding the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Illustrated Parts Catalogue (IPC), Component Maintenance Manual (CMM), Standard Practice Manual (SPM), Quality Manual ISO/IEC 17025, or other approved documentation required to carry out the task.
• Assist Supervisors or Engineers in troubleshooting, defect rectification, and performing modifications while following instructions contained in the job card.
• Ensure all work locations are kept clean and maintain excellent housekeeping. Maintain vigilance in ensuring work areas (including the ramp), vehicles, stands, and lockers are free of FOD, and that toolboxes are regularly audited, maintained, and kept clean.
• Promote and uphold a strong safety culture to minimise the risk of accidents and highlight any deficiencies or failures that could lead to such accidents. This includes being aware of and communicating safety shortfalls.
• Ensure prompt attendance to all allocated tasks to minimise turnaround time (TAT) and prevent operational delays or disruptions. Communicate any aircraft, component, or structural defects found to the Supervisor or Engineer, and provide clear handover information during shift changes.
• Perform testing, verification, servicing, and support for overhaul, repair, refurbishment, inspection, and calibration tasks required as per special procedures and respective workshop manuals.

Qualification

• Degree in Engineering in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Avionics, Electronics, or Technical Engineering or Aircraft Maintenance Engineering License or Engineering Apprenticeship.
• Experience of five years or more.
• Post-qualification experience in the aviation field with an engineering background, including at least 2 years in a workshop environment (e.g., Weight & Balance, Avionics, Cabin, Structures, Calibration, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Fuel & Oil, Landing Gear).
• Understand the functions, processes, and operational requirements of the assigned workshop, including familiarity with standard and specialised tools, equipment, and safety practices.
• Be fully conversant with aviation regulations and international standards for aircraft maintenance, and possess knowledge of industrial safety practices applicable across relevant workshop operations.

Wheel And Brake Shop

• Working knowledge of specialised procedures used in the Wheel & Brake shop, including plastic media blasting, shot peening, and paint touch-up