Workshop Technician - Avionics

Description & Requirements

• 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.
• The Workshop Technician will be responsible for carrying out maintenance, calibration, surface finishing, and painting tasks on Emirates and third-party aircraft, components, tools, and equipment in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements. The role involves working as part of a team under the direction and guidance of an assigned Supervisor or Engineer within the relevant trade or cross-trade disciplines for which the job holder has been trained.
• In this role you will:
• Carry out routine component and tool servicing, calibration, maintenance, modification, and / or approved structural repairs in compliance with manufacturers procedures while observing all safety protocols.
• Complete any component or tool maintenance and other tasks as assigned by the immediate Supervisor or Engineers. This includes obtaining and understanding the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Illustrated Parts Catalogue (IPC), Component Maintenance Manual (CMM), Standard Practice Manual (SPM), Quality Manual ISO / IEC 17025, or other approved documentation required to carry out the task.
• Assist Supervisors or Engineers in troubleshooting, defect rectification, and performing modifications while following instructions contained in the job card.
• Ensure all work locations are kept clean and maintain excellent housekeeping. Maintain vigilance in ensuring work areas (including the ramp), vehicles, stands, and lockers are free of FOD, and that toolboxes are regularly audited, maintained, and kept clean.
• Promote and uphold a strong safety culture to minimise the risk of accidents and highlight any deficiencies or failures that could lead to such accidents. This includes being aware of and communicating safety shortfalls.
• Ensure prompt attendance to all allocated tasks to minimise turnaround time (TAT) and prevent operational delays or disruptions. Communicate any aircraft, component, or structural defects found to the Supervisor or Engineer, and provide clear handover information during shift changes.
• Perform testing, verification, servicing, and support for overhaul, repair, refurbishment, inspection, and calibration tasks required as per special procedures and respective workshop manuals.
• To be considered for this role, you must meet the below requirements:
• Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent).
• Degree in Engineering in Aeronautical, Avionics, Electronics, or Technical Engineering or Aircraft Maintenance Engineering License or Engineering Apprenticeship.
• 5+ Years of Post-qualification experience in the aviation field with an engineering background, including at least 2 years in Avionics Workshop.
• Understand the functions, processes and operational requirements of the assigned workshop, including familiarity with standard and specialised tools, equipment, and safety practices.
• Be fully conversant with aviation regulations and international standards for aircraft maintenance and possess knowledge of industrial safety practices applicable across relevant workshop operations.
• 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 hotels stays around the world. Find out what it’s like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website www.emirates.com/careers .