Aircraft Technician Emiratisation

Job Purpose

Responsible for carrying out maintenance tasks on Emirates and third party aircraft components 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.

In This Role You Will

• 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.
• Complete any component replacement and other maintenance activities as directed by immediate Supervisor. This will include the ability to obtain and understand Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Illustrated Parts catalogue (IPC), Component Maintenance Manual (CMM) or other approved documentation required to carry out the task.
• 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. 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.
• Responsible to maintain knowledge of airport safety regulations including holding and maintaining an Airport Driving Permit. Should be fully conversant and compliant with airport manoeuvring area requirements.
• Be responsible for managing performance by working closely with supervisor on performance management processes, using MyBC system to agree on development plans including training and development requirements.
• 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. Communicate any aircraft/ component/ structural defects to the LAE in a timely manner and ensure relevant information is during shift handovers.
• As and when required, use current knowledge and experience in aircraft maintenance to assist in Resource allocation using RMS / RTC.
  
  

Qualification

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

• Vocational/ National/ Higher Diploma (12+2 or equivalent) or Apprenticeship in Mechanical, Electronic, Avionics, or Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent training with a reputable airline or an approved maintenance organization.
• Experience carry out maintenance on aircraft components and or cabin systems/IFE.
• In depth knowledge of maintenance safety, human factors and general engineering practices is an essential requirement.
• A complete knowledge of the airport authority regulations regarding Airside Driving and aircraft movements may be a requirement depending on the work discipline. This will include the safe movement around the aircraft on the ramp/in base including an understanding of all signs and road markings of working in such an environment if required in this area of operation.
  
  

Working at height Yes

Exposure to hazardous energy systems Yes

Heavy lifting Yes

Working in areas with motorised mobile equipment Yes

Work in confined spaces Yes

Contact with contaminations materials (Humans/Animals/Chemicals Yes

Contact with dangerous good Yes

Work in an extremely noisy environment Yes

Work in heat Yes

Working with pressurised substances Yes

Exposure to fixed protruding sharp objects Yes

Exposure to contact with moving/falling objects Yes

Airport driving permit Yes

Salary & benefits

Join us in a management role and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary.

On top of our generous travel benefits, including discounted flights and hotel stays around the world, this managerial role also has an excellent leave and healthcare package. That’s on top of transport benefits, life insurance and more. 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

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