Station Technician - Line Maintenance International - Manchester, UK

Etihad Airways; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Etihad Airways is seeking a Station Technician for Line Maintenance International in Manchester, UK. The role involves performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, defect rectification and documentation to ensure safe, on-time operations.

You will work with engineers, planning, stores and quality teams, applying safety standards and maintenance procedures. A technical diploma and 4–7 years airline/MRO experience are preferred, with English proficiency and Arabic as an advantage.

Qualifications

• Diploma or vocational qualification in aircraft maintenance.
• 4–7 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 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

Skills

Fluent English

Hands-on aircraft maintenance

Arabic language

Education

Technical diploma or vocational qualification in aircraft maintenance

Job description

Station Technician - Line Maintenance International - Manchester, UK

• Full-time
• Division: Operations & Guest Experience

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.

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

• 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

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.