Aircraft Technician (Based in Dubai, UAE)

Emirates; Johannesburg; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline is seeking experienced Aircraft Technicians to perform maintenance on their fleet. Candidates must have over 5 years of aviation maintenance experience and an apprenticeship in Aircraft Maintenance. This role offers a tax-free competitive salary alongside various travel benefits, including flight and hotel discounts.

Benefits

Attractive tax-free salary

Travel benefits including discounts on flights and hotels

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in aviation maintenance.
• Reputable airline or MRO company experience required.
• Training from an approved aircraft maintenance organization.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance tasks on aircraft per safety regulations.
• Assist in troubleshooting and modifications.
• Promote safety culture and maintain cleanliness in work areas.

Skills

Aircraft Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety Procedures

Education

Apprenticeship in Aircraft Maintenance

Engineering Aircraft Maintenance License

Job description

We are currently hiring Aircraft Technicians across various engineering departments, including:

• Base Maintenance (B1/B2)
• Cabin Maintenance
• Aircraft Structure Technicians

In this role, you will be:

Responsible for carrying out maintenance tasks on Emirates and third party aircrafts in accordance with company procedures and regulations. The Aircraft Technician works as part of a team under the direction and guidance of the assigned Licensed Aircraft Engineer within the appropriate trade/cross trade disciplines for which they have been trained.

• Carry out routine aircraft/engine/component servicing/ maintenance and/or approved structural repairs compliant to manufacturers procedures whilst observing all safety procedures for fluid replenishment, aircraft refuelling, aircraft systems charging/servicing as required.

• Assist Licensed Aircraft Engineers in trouble shooting, defect rectifications and carrying out modifications while also performing instructions contained in job card.

• 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. Ensure all work locations are kept clean and maintain excellent housekeeping.

• Ensure prompt attendance to all allocated tasks with the intent to maximise ground time and avoid operational delays/disruptions. This includes obtaining aircraft/component status brief from Licensed Aircraft Engineer (LAE), reports and preparing work accordingly.

• As and when required, use current knowledge and experience in aircraft maintenance to assist in Resource allocation using RMS / RTC.

To be considered for this role, you must meet the below requirements:

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in aviation maintenance environment as an Aircraft / Engine Technician with a reputable airline or MRO company.

• Education: Apprenticeship in Aircraft Maintenance or equivalent training with a reputable airline or an approved aircraft maintenance organisation or Engineering Aircraft Maintenance License (with 7 years experience).

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. You can find out more information about our employee benefits in the Working Here section of our website www.emirates.com/careers. Further information on what’s it like to live and work in our cosmopolitan home city, can be found in the Dubai Lifestyle section.