Aircraft Technician

Job description / Role

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 an aircraft technician you will be 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 troubleshooting, 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 My BC 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 shared 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 the role you must meet the below requirements:

• Experience: 5+ years in aircraft maintenance environment
• Qualification: 12 + 2
• Knowledge/skills: Apprenticeship in aircraft maintenance or equivalent training with a reputable airline or an approved aircraft maintenance organisation or engineering aircraft maintenance license.

Details of safety sensitive role:

• 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 contamination materials (humans/animals/chemicals): Yes
• Contact with dangerous goods: 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
• Safety sensitive: Yes
• PSMP: Yes

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 hotel stays around the world. Find out what it's like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city.

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.