Licensed Aircraft Engineer - Manchester Role Based In Dubai UAE

Job Purpose

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.

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.

As a Licensed Aircraft Engineer (LAE), you will perform maintenance tasks on Emirates aircraft in line with approved procedures, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. You’ll work within a skilled team of Engineers and Technicians to ensure reliability, airworthiness, and operational excellence.

In This Role You Will

• Perform maintenance and servicing tasks in accordance with manufacturer documentation and safety regulations.
• Ensure personal licences and approvals are valid for assigned aircraft types.
• Manage off-aircraft tasks including spares handling, robberies, and hold items, ensuring full compliance and documentation.
• Conduct component changes and troubleshooting using approved manuals and tooling.
• Maintain rigorous safety standards, report deficiencies, and uphold excellent housekeeping practices.
• Communicate effectively with team members and management to identify and resolve operational issues.
• Complete detailed reports for service delays, incidents, and accidents.
• Oversee and review staff performance, ensuring SMART goal setting and development planning.
• Attend recurrent training to maintain compliance with CAR 145 requirements.
• Be available for deployment across Emirates operations, including AOG recovery, outsourced maintenance supervision, and aircraft acceptance.
  
  

Qualification

To be considered for the LAE role you must meet the following requirements:

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.
  
  

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.
  
  

Safety Sensitive role: 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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