Licensed Aircraft Engineer - Base Maintenance (Dubai based)

The Emirates Group; Berlin; On-site; EUR 61,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel benefits

Tax-free salary

Flight and hotel discounts

Job summary

The Emirates Group is hiring Experienced Licensed Aircraft Engineers for Base Maintenance in Dubai, responsible for aircraft checks, maintenance, and repairs across A380, A350 and B777 fleets. The role requires extensive experience, certifications, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

Join a globally recognised aviation leader offering tax-free salary, travel benefits, and opportunities to work with state-of-the-art aircraft and procedures.

Qualifications

• Degree or Honors in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Avionics, Electronic, or Technical Engineering, or a Maintenance Engineering Licence.
• Minimum 10 years of Engineering experience, with 5+ years as certifying staff.
• Minimum of 2 aircraft type approvals with at least one Emirates aircraft type (A380, A350, or B777).
• Preferred license eligible for conversion (GCAA, UK CAA or EASA).

Responsibilities

• Carry out aircraft maintenance and servicing tasks in compliance with manufacturer and safety procedures.
• Ensure that tooling and equipment are serviceable and appropriate for the task; use specialised tooling as required.
• Complete reports on delays, incidents and accidents for quick rectification and planning.
• Supervise staff performance with SMART goals and development plans.

Skills

Engineering experience

Certifying staff

Airworthiness knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Licensed Aircraft Engineer TE.03

Licensed Aircraft Engineer TE.02

Tools

AMM

IPC

Job description

About us:

The Emirates Group is one of the world’s leading aviation and travel organisations, employing over 130,000 people from more than 180 nationalities. The Group comprises Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, and dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, alongside a diverse portfolio of businesses offering a wide range of career opportunities.

Headquartered in Dubai, the Emirates Group offers the opportunity to build a meaningful career in a dynamic, multicultural environment while contributing to an organisation that connects millions of people, cultures, and economies around the world. Employees benefit from competitive remuneration and benefits, continuous learning and development opportunities, and the support needed to grow and succeed throughout their careers.

At Base Maintenance, our expert engineers deliver unparalleled service for all aircraft checks, from comprehensive inspections to major system repairs. We handle cabin retrofits, aircraft deliveries, and detailed inspection programs for Airbus A380, A350 and Boeing 777.

About this role:

Our team excels in timely, cost-effective solutions for A & C checks, engine change, and landing gear changes, along with unscheduled maintenance and pre-service checks.

The team carry out routine maintenance tasks and defect rectification of aircraft as per company and associated regulatory procedures:

• Carry out aircraft maintenance and servicing tasks in compliance with manufacturer and safety procedures. Ensure that assigned zones/aircraft are maintained as per latest revisions of approved authority Technical Publications such as Aircraft documentation, Technical Notices, Quality Notices, and Engineering Procedures Manual etc. Ensure that personal approvals/licences are valid and applicable to aircraft types.
• Ensure all off-aircraft tasks i.e. spares handling, robberies, hold items etc. are handled in compliance with company procedures and that the associated paperwork is complete to ensure full transparency. Determine if tooling/equipment used is serviceable and appropriate for the task and use specialised tooling where required. Ensure that trouble shooting procedures/tools used for fault rectification are carried out in a cost effective and efficient manner.
• Carry out component changes as necessary as part of trouble shooting process and/or as directed by immediate supervisor. These should be done in accordance with AMM, IPC or other manufacturer/vendor documentation to complete the task.
• Ensure that all activities performed are carried out in accordance with safety rules and regulations and in adherence to company procedures, highlighting an deficiencies/requirements (whether for aircraft or hangar use) through the effective use of reporting tools in support of the overall quality improvement process and actively participate in propagating and enhancing the Group safety culture. Ensure all work locations are kept clean and excellent housekeeping conditions are maintained.
• Maintain effective communication with Colleagues including Managers and Senior Engineers to ensure a seamless flow of information and to highlight any potential operational issues. Ensure that relevant reports are related to service delays, incidents and accidents are completed in detail including the identification of issues that led to the event so that rectification can be sought through short term maintenance planning.
• Manage the performance of staff using performance review process and system. Ensure SMART goal setting, interim/annual reviews and development plans are in place for assigned staff members in accordance with company procedures.
• Attend training/recurrent modules as required to enhance skills and comply with CAR 145.

Experience and qualifications required :

Licensed Aircraft Engineer TE.03

• Degree/Honors (12+3) in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Avionics, Electronic, or Technical Engineering, or a Maintenance Engineering Licence.
• Minimum 10 years of Engineering experience, with 5+ years as certifying staff.
• Minimum of 2 aircraft type approvals with at least one of the Emirates aircraft types (A380, A350, or B777).
• Preferred GCAA, UK CAA or EASA license eligible for conversion.
• Fully conversant with Air Legislation and legal matters that relate to the operation and maintenance of aircraft to international standards.

Licensed Aircraft Engineer TE.02

• Degree/Honors (12+3) in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Avionics, Electronic, or Technical Engineering, or a Maintenance Engineering Licence.
• Minimum 8 years of Engineering experience, with 2+ years as certifying staff.
• Minimum of 2 aircraft type approvals with at least one of the Emirates aircraft types (A380, A350, or B777).
• Preferred GCAA, UK CAA or EASA license eligible for conversion.
• 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

Learn more about career opportunities at

www.emiratesgroupcareers.com