Licensed Aircraft Engineer III (Emiratisation) - Emirates

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

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 and C checks, engine change, and landing gear changes, along with unscheduled maintenance and pre-service checks.

To carry out routine maintenance tasks and defect rectification of aircraft as per company and associated regulatory procedures.

In this role, you will:

• Carry out aircraft maintenance and servicing tasks in compliance with manufacturer and safety procedures. Ensure that assigned zones and aircraft are maintained as per latest revisions of approved authority technical publications such as aircraft documentation, technical notices, quality notices, and engineering procedures manual, etc.
• Ensure that personal approvals and licences are valid and applicable to aircraft types.
• Ensure all off-aircraft tasks, i.e. spares handling, rework, hold items, etc., are handled in compliance with company procedures and that the associated paperwork is complete to ensure full transparency.
• Determine if tooling and equipment used is serviceable and appropriate for the task and use specialised tooling where required. Ensure that troubleshooting procedures and tools used for fault rectification are carried out in a cost-effective and efficient manner.
• Carry out component changes as necessary as part of troubleshooting process and/or as directed by immediate supervisor. These should be done in accordance with AMM, IPC, or other manufacturer/vendor documentation to complete the task.
• Ensure that all activities performed are carried out in accordance with all safety rules and regulations and in adherence to company procedures, highlighting any deficiencies or requirements (whether for aircraft or hangar use) through the effective use of reporting tools in support of the overall quality improvement process and actively participate in propagating and enhancing the group safety culture. Ensure all work locations are kept clean and excellent housekeeping conditions are maintained.
• Maintain effective communication with colleagues including managers and senior engineers to ensure a seamless flow of information and to highlight any potential operational issues. Ensure that relevant reports related to service delays, incidents, and accidents are completed in detail including the identification of issues that led to the event so that rectification can be sought through short-term maintenance planning.
• Manage the performance of staff using performance review process and system. Ensure SMART goal setting, interim and annual reviews, and development plans are in place for assigned staff members in accordance with company procedures.
• Attend training and recurrent modules as required to enhance skills and comply with CAR 145 requirements. Ensure approvals are obtained within 3.5 months of completion of course.
• Be available for deployment anywhere within the EK operation, including diversionary airfields to assist in recovery process of an AOG (aircraft on ground) and/or aircraft component manufacturer facilities to act as an EK representative to oversee final assembly of Emirates aircraft, supervise outsourced maintenance work, and assist in the acceptance and delivery process.

Qualification

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

• Engineering maintenance control
• Degree or honours (12+3 or equivalent)
• Degree in engineering - aeronautical subjects, mechanical, avionics, electronic, technical engineering, or maintenance engineering licence
• 7+ years experience in aviation maintenance environment as an aircraft technician, mechanic, or equivalent with a reputable airline or aircraft maintenance organisation
• Minimum of 1 aircraft EK type approval
• Fully conversant with air legislation and legal matters that relate to the operation and maintenance of aircraft to international standards

Leadership role: Yes

Salary and 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 hotel stays around the world. Find out what it is like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai lifestyle section of our website.

About the Company

A fast-growing international airline with one of the youngest fleets in the sky and more than 400 awards for excellence worldwide.

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