Aircraft Technician

Job description / Role

Overview

The Aircraft Technician is responsible for carrying out maintenance tasks on Emirates and third-party aircraft and components in accordance with laid down procedures and regulations. The Aircraft Technician will work as part of a team under the direction and guidance of the assigned Licensed Aircraft Engineer within the trade disciplines for which they have been trained.

Responsibilities

• To carry out routine aircraft/engine/component servicing/maintenance and/or approved structural repairs compliant to manufacturers' procedures while observing all safety procedures for fluid replenishment, aircraft refueling, and aircraft systems charging/servicing as required.
• To complete any component replacement and other maintenance activities as directed by the immediate supervisor. This includes 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 this task.
• Assist Licensed Aircraft Engineers in walk-around checks on arrival and prior to departure as directed by the assigned engineer, in troubleshooting, defect rectifications, and carrying out modifications while also performing instructions contained in the job card.
• Participate and promote creating a safety culture to minimize accidents and highlight deficiencies/failures that can lead to such accidents. Ensure all work locations are kept clean and excellent housekeeping conditions are maintained. This includes being aware and communicating safety shortfalls. To avoid FOD, be vigilant in ensuring work areas (including the ramp), vehicles, stands, lockers, and toolboxes are regularly audited, maintained, and kept clean.
• Should be fully conversant with airport safety regulations, including holding and maintaining an airport driving permit. Should be fully conversant with airport maneuvering area requirements and be able to comply.
• Work closely with the supervisor, through the PM review system, to agree on development plans including training, strengths and weaknesses, and time frames for completion. Grooming standards and attendance should be maintained.
• Ensure prompt attendance to all allocated tasks with the intent to maximize ground time and avoid operational delays/disruptions. This includes obtaining aircraft/component status brief from LAEs/reports and preparing accordingly. Should be able to communicate any aircraft/component/structural defects found to the LAE in an expedient manner and ensure during shift handovers all required information is clearly passed to the staff taking over before leaving the said aircraft/workshop.

Qualifications & Experience

• Engineering: 5+ years
• Qualifications: Apprenticeship in Aircraft Maintenance
• Knowledge/Skills: Apprenticeship in Aircraft Maintenance or equivalent training with a reputable airline or an approved aircraft maintenance organization or Engineering Aircraft Maintenance License (with 7 years experience).

Details of Safety Sensitive Role

• Working at height: Yes
• Exposure to hazardous energy systems: Yes
• Heavy lifting: Yes
• Working in areas with motorized mobile equipment: Yes
• Work in confined spaces: Yes
• Contact with contaminated materials (Humans/Animals/Chemicals): Yes
• Contact with dangerous goods: Yes
• Work in an extremely noisy environment: Yes
• Work in heat: Yes
• Working with pressurized substances: Yes
• Exposure to fixed protruding sharp objects: Yes
• Exposure to contact with moving/falling objects: Yes
• Airport driving permit: Yes
• Driving vibrating equipment: No
• Other (please specify): No

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.