Workshop Maintenance Engineer

Job description / Role

Job purpose

At Emirates, we believe in connecting the world, to and through, our global hub in Dubai; and in constantly innovating to ensure our customers 'Fly Better'. Emirates Engineering is a cutting-edge aircraft maintenance facility, GCAA CAR V approved, supporting Emirates' vast Airbus and Boeing fleet and thirty other airlines through third-party contracts. Our highly qualified team excels in maintenance, engineering, quality, planning, and logistics, setting industry standards with an unwavering commitment to safety and excellence.

Workshop Maintenance Engineer will carry out routine maintenance tasks and defect rectification of aircraft components as per company and associated regulatory procedures.

In this role you will:

• Carry out aircraft components maintenance and servicing tasks in compliance with manufacturer and safety procedures. Ensure that assigned aircraft components are maintained as per latest revisions of approved authority Technical Publications such as CMM, Aircraft documentation, Technical Notices, Quality Notices, and Engineering Procedures Manual etc. Ensure that personal approvals/licenses are valid and applicable to aircraft components type/scope.
• Determine if tooling/equipment used is serviceable and appropriate for the task and use specialised tooling where required. Ensure that troubleshooting procedures/tools used for fault rectification are carried out in a cost effective and efficient manner.
• Ensure that all activities performed are carried out in accordance with all safety rules and regulations and in adherence to company procedures, highlighting deficiencies/requirements through the effective use of reporting tools. 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.
• Manage the performance of staff using performance review process and system. Ensure SMART goal setting, interim/annual reviews and development plans are in place for assigned staff members in accordance with company procedures.
• Attend training/recurrent modules as required to enhance skills and comply with CAR 145 requirements.
• Ensure resources and manpower available is in support of the business needs allowing targets/milestones to be adequately achieved. Ensure that available resources are utilized fully to meet the business needs. Ensure for all staff allocated to him/her and themselves to efficiently clock on/clock off job cards in the process of performing their usual duties. Must be available to assume duties and responsibilities of shift manager/senior engineer shift whenever delegated by the section manager.

Qualification

To be considered for this role you must meet the below qualifications and experience:

• 12 +3 Degree in Aeronautical subjects/Mechanical/Avionics/Electronic/Tech Engineering OR Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Licence OR Engineering Apprenticeship.
• Experience in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering related fields.
• 7+ years as a certifying staff in the relevant area.

Specific qualifications/experience:

• Structure shop: experience in aircraft structure repairs, composite basic & advanced training, heat treatment, knowledge in Airbus & Boeing SRM and familiar with inspection methods.
• Composite shop: knowledge in Airbus & Boeing SRM, familiar with inspection methods.
• Machine shop: knowledge in programming CNC and operating manual machines (lathe, milling and drilling).
• Knowledge in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA V5 or similar CAD/CAM packages. Ability to produce own CAD drawings when need arises.
• Bearing and bushing retention by swaging, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing / surface finish and roughness.
• Plating shop: knowledge on electroplating (gold plating, anodizing and cadmium plating), lab analysis and standard safety procedures.

Generic knowledge/skills:

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

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.