Sheet Metal Engineer
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About the Role
Air Arabia is hiring a Sheet Metal Engineer to perform, supervise, and certify structural maintenance on aircraft. The role requires OEM certification in Sheet Metal, 5+ years experience, and the ability to issue Certificates of Release to Service.
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Responsibilities
- Perform and certify scheduled and unscheduled aircraft structure maintenance including inspections, testing, repairs, and replacements
- Issue Certificates of Release to Service (CRS) for structural parts upon satisfactory completion of maintenance
- Provide technical guidance and supervision to certifying technicians and shop technicians
- Investigate and resolve technical issues, performing root cause analysis for recurring defects
- Ensure availability and readiness of shop stock, tools, and equipment
Requirements
- OEM or equivalent certification for Sheet Metal parts
- Minimum 5 years experience, preferably Airbus types, with at least 2 years in certifying or supervisory capacity
- Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Structural/Airframe discipline)
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Job Purpose
- Perform, supervise, and certify structural maintenance tasks including repairs, modifications, installation, inspections, and defect rectification on aircraft.
- Responsible for technical oversight of shop activities, ensuring airworthiness and issuing Certificates of Release to Service.
Key Result Responsibilities
- Performs and certifies scheduled and unscheduled aircraft structure maintenance.
- Issues Certificates of Release to Service (CRS) for structural parts.
- Reviews work instructions, task cards, and maintenance schedules.
- Provides technical guidance and supervision to certifying technicians and shop technicians.
- Investigates and resolves technical issues, performing root cause analysis.
- Records all maintenance actions, defect findings, and parts usage accurately.
- Ensures availability and readiness of shop stock, tools, and equipment.
- Manages resource utilization to minimize waste and control costs.
- Enforces strict adherence to safety precautions and human factors principles.
- Maintains effective communication with Engineering, Quality Assurance, and other teams.
- Contributes to continuous improvement of maintenance procedures.
- Deputizes for Shop Supervisor/Lead Engineer as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Structural/Airframe discipline) or equivalent.
- In depth knowledge of aircraft structure maintenance, regulations, and safety standards.
- Strong troubleshooting, inspection, and diagnostic skills.
- Effective communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage technical teams and resolve operational issues under time constraints.
- Proficient in Maintenance & Engineering software systems.
- Physically fit and able to work in various operational conditions.
- Ability to work in rostered shifts.
Work Experience
- OEM or equivalent certification for Sheet Metal parts is mandatory.
- Minimum 5 years experience, preferably Airbus types, with at least 2 years in certifying or supervisory capacity.
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