Licensed Aircraft Engineer I - Base Maintenance

Job description / Role

Job Responsibilities

Licensed Aircraft Engineer I - Base Maintenance will 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 or aircraft are maintained as per the latest revisions of approved authority technical publications such as aircraft documentation, technical notices, quality notices, and engineering procedures manual. Ensure that personal approvals or licenses are valid and applicable to aircraft types.
• Ensure all off-aircraft tasks, i.e., spares handling, spares, hold items, etc., are handled in compliance with company procedures and that the associated paperwork is complete to ensure full transparency. Determine if tooling or equipment used is serviceable and appropriate for the task and use specialized tooling where required. Ensure that troubleshooting procedures or tools used for fault rectification are carried out in a cost-effective and efficient manner.
• Carry out component changes as necessary as part of the troubleshooting process and/or as directed by the immediate supervisor. These should be done in accordance with AMM, IPC, or other manufacturer or 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 the performance review process and system. Ensure SMART goal setting, interim or annual reviews, and development plans are in place for assigned staff members in accordance with company procedures.
• Attend training or recurrent modules as required to enhance skills and comply with CAR 145 requirements. Ensure approvals are obtained within 3.5 months of completion of the course.
• Be available for deployment anywhere within the EK operation, including diversionary airfields to assist in the recovery process of an AOG (Aircraft on Ground) and/or aircraft component manufacturer facilities to act as an EK representative to oversee final assembly Emirates aircraft, supervise outsource maintenance work, and assist in the acceptance or delivery process.

Qualifications & Experience

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

• Engineering or Other: 10+ years experience
• Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent): B. Eng in Aeronautical subjects, Mechanical, Avionics, Electronic, Tech Engineering or Maintenance Engineering Licence.
• Experience in Engineering: 5+ years experience in Engineering as certifying staff.

Knowledge/Skills

• Minimum of 2 aircraft type approvals.
• Fully conversant with air legislation and legal matters that relate to the operation and maintenance of aircraft to international standards.

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 or falling objects: Yes
• Airport driving permit: Yes
• Driving vibrating equipment: 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.