Station Technician - Line Maintenance International - Manchester, UK

Etihad; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Etihad Airways, based in Manchester, is seeking an Aircraft Technician to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on its fleet. You will restore serviceability, verify conformity to maintenance data, and support safe, on-time operations through inspections, defect rectification, testing, and meticulous record-keeping.

Applicants should have a technical diploma in aircraft maintenance and 4–7 years’ line or base maintenance experience, fluent English, and hands-on problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 4 to 7 years of aircraft maintenance experience in line or base maintenance.
• Hands-on experience with aircraft systems troubleshooting, defect rectification, maintenance documentation, and functional testing.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Etihad aircraft to restore serviceability.
• Inspects and rectifies mechanical, electrical, avionics, and structural defects within authorization limits.
• Completes maintenance records, logbook entries, and defect reports accurately and on time.
• Applies safety, quality, and human factors requirements; maintains FOD control; checks tooling before and after use.
• Conducts functional checks, operational tests, and post-maintenance inspections to verify systems meet requirements.
• Shares practical knowledge with junior technicians and coordinates with engineers, planning, stores, technical records, and quality teams.

Skills

English fluency

Hands-on troubleshooting

Maintenance documentation

Education

Technical diploma or vocational qualification in aircraft maintenance

Job description

At Etihad, we’re shaping the next decade of aviation. As part of our Journey 2030 strategy, we’re set to double our fleet, expand our network to over 125 destinations, and triple our passenger numbers.

Job Description

Aircraft Technician performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Etihad aircraft to restore serviceability, confirm conformity to approved maintenance data, and protect safe, on-time operations. The role applies hands-on technical skill across inspections, defect rectification, testing, and maintenance records while working within authorization limits and escalating non-routine issues to ensure traceability, quality, and compliance.

Accountabilities

• Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Etihad aircraft in line with approved maintenance data, task cards, and work instructions, using the correct tooling and test equipment to restore serviceability and keep aircraft available for release
• Inspects and rectifies mechanical, electrical, avionics, and structural defects within authorization limits, verifies effectivity before return to service, and escalates non-routine findings or repeat defects with clear technical detail
• Completes aircraft maintenance records, logbook entries, defect reports, and handover information accurately and on time so work remains traceable, status is visible, and the next shift can continue without delay
• Applies safety, quality, and human factors requirements throughout the work area, maintains FOD control, checks tooling and equipment before and after use, and keeps materials and components in serviceable condition or clearly identified if defective
• Conducts functional checks, operational tests, and post-maintenance inspections to confirm repaired systems meet operational requirements, identifies follow-up work before aircraft release, and protects safe and on-time operations
• Shares practical knowledge with junior technicians and coordinates with engineers, planning, stores, technical records, and quality teams to resolve defects, improve turnaround flow, and maintain consistent maintenance standards

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or vocational qualification in aircraft maintenance, mechanical, electrical, avionics, or related discipline
• 4 to 7 years of aircraft maintenance experience in line or base maintenance within an airline or MRO environment
• Hands‑on experience with aircraft systems troubleshooting, defect rectification, maintenance documentation, and functional testing
• Fluent in English, written and spoken
• Arabic is an advantage

Additional Information

Etihad Airways is more than the UAE’s national airline - we’re shaping the future of global aviation. From our hub in Abu Dhabi, we connect people across continents and cultures, while driving our “Journey 2030” ambition to double our fleet, expand our network and grow our people for a new era of excellence. Join us and become part of a vision where the world is your workplace and extraordinary experiences take flight.

To learn more visit www.etihad.com