Aircraft Technician - Base Maintenance

Role overview

Emirates’ base maintenance operation carries out a wide range of aircraft support work, from detailed inspections and major repairs to cabin upgrades, aircraft handovers, engine changes, landing gear changes, unscheduled maintenance, and pre-service checks. The operation supports Airbus A380, A350, and Boeing 777 fleets, delivering efficient and cost-conscious maintenance solutions.

The Aircraft Technician is responsible for carrying out maintenance on Emirates and third-party aircraft and related components in line with company rules, procedures, and regulatory standards. This position works within a team under the supervision of a Licensed Aircraft Engineer, within the trade or cross-trade areas for which the technician has been trained.

Key duties

• Perform routine servicing, maintenance work on aircraft, engines, and components, and approved structural repairs in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
• Follow all safety requirements during fluid topping-up, refuelling, and charging or servicing aircraft systems.
• Replace components and complete maintenance activities as instructed by the supervisor, using the relevant technical documents such as the AMM, IPC, CMM, SRM, and other OEM-approved references.
• Assist Licensed Aircraft Engineers and approved/licensed technicians with fault-finding, repairs, and modifications based on job cards.
• Work efficiently to reduce delays, prepare tasks according to aircraft status, report defects without delay, and ensure proper shift handovers.
• Help maintain a strong safety culture by identifying and reporting issues, keeping the work area tidy and free from FOD, and checking tools, vehicles, and equipment regularly.
• Comply with airport safety rules, including holding a valid Airport Driving Permit and following manoeuvring area requirements.
• Support team targets and continuous improvement efforts through active collaboration.
• Where needed, use current aircraft maintenance knowledge to help with support work, repairs, modifications, resource allocation through RMS/RTC applications, and departmental projects.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in engineering.
• Vocational or diploma-level qualification, equivalent to 12+2.
• Graduate-level education in engineering or another relevant field.
• Aircraft maintenance apprenticeship or equivalent training from a reputable airline or approved maintenance organisation, or an aircraft maintenance engineering licence.
• Experience in an aircraft engineering environment, including at least 2 years of on-the-job training with an airline or approved maintenance organisation.
• This is a safety-sensitive position.
• PSMP role: yes.

Benefits

Based in Dubai, this role offers an attractive tax-free salary along with travel benefits, including special discounts on flights and hotel stays worldwide.

Additional information

This role requires strong adherence to safety procedures, careful documentation use, disciplined work practices, and the ability to operate effectively within a high-performance maintenance environment.