Workshop Technician (Wheels and Brakes)

Emirates; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An international airline in Dubai seeks a Workshop Technician (Wheels and Brakes) responsible for performing maintenance tasks on aircraft components. This role requires a degree in engineering or relevant qualifications, with at least 5 years of experience in aviation. The technician must ensure safety and compliance while maintaining the workshop environment. Attractive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Travel benefits

Discounts on flights and hotels

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-qualification experience in the aviation field.
• Minimum 2 years in a workshop environment.
• Knowledgeable in aviation safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance/calibration tasks on aircraft components.
• Assist supervisor in troubleshooting and defect rectifications.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in work areas.

Skills

Aircraft Maintenance

Calibration

Safety Procedures

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Aeronautical/Mechanical/Avionics/Electronic Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Motorised equipment

Overhead cranes

Job description

Job Purpose

At Emirates, we believe in connecting the world, to and through, our global hub in Dubai; and in constantly innovating to ensure our customers ‘Fly Better’. Emirates Engineering is a cutting-edge aircraft maintenance facility, GCAA CAR V approved, supporting Emirates’ vast Airbus and Boeing fleet and thirty other airlines through third-party contracts. Our highly qualified team excels in maintenance, engineering, quality, planning, and logistics, setting industry standards with an unwavering commitment to safety and excellence.

The Workshop Technician (Wheels and brakes) will be responsible for carrying out maintenance/ calibration tasks on Emirates and third party aircraft components/ tools and equipment in accordance with company procedures and regulations. The job holder works as part of a team under the direction and guidance of the assigned supervisor/ Engineer within the appropriate trade/cross trade disciplines for which they have been trained.

In This Role You Will

• Carry out routine component/ tools servicing and calibration/ maintenance /modification and, or approved structural repairs compliant to manufacturers procedures whilst observing all safety procedures.
• Complete any component / tools maintenance and other tasks as assigned by immediate Supervisor/ Engineers. This will include the ability to obtain and understand 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 supervisor/ Engineers in trouble shooting, defect rectifications and carrying out modifications while performing instructions contained in the job card.
• Ensure all work locations are kept clean and maintain excellent housekeeping. Participate and promote in creating a safety culture in an effort to minimise accidents and highlight any deficiencies/failures that can lead to such accidents. This includes being aware and communicating safety shortfalls. Maintain vigilance in ensuring work areas (including the ramp), vehicles, stands, lockers are free of FOD and that toolboxes are regularly audited, maintained and kept clean.
• Ensure prompt attendance to all allocated tasks with the intent to reduce TAT and avoid operational delays/disruptions. Should be able to communicate any aircraft/ component/ structural defects found to the supervisor/ Engineer in an expedient manner and ensure during shift handovers all required information is clearly passed to the staff taking over.
• Enable to perform testing, verifications, services to monitor, assist and support all Overhaul/Repair/Refurbishment/Inspection & Calibration tasks required as per special procedures and manuals used in respective workshop.

Qualification

To be considered for this role you must meet the below Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in Engg in Aeronautical subjects/Mechanical/Avionics/Electronic/Tech Engineering OR Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Licence OR Engineering Apprenticeship.

At least 5+ Years of post qualification experience in aviation field, out of which minimum 2 years should be in workshop environment e.g. W&B, Avionics, Cabin, Structures or Calibration, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Fuel & Oil, Landing Gear.

Wheel And Brake Shop

• Working knowledge of special procedures used in Wheel & Brake shop like Plastic media Blasting, Shot peening, paint touch up.
• Should be able to handle motorised equipment like Lifters overhead cranes, to be used within the shop floor.
• Fully conversant with Air Legislation and legal matters that relate to the operation and maintenance of aircraft to international standards.

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