Emirates Airline: LEAD AIRCRAFT MECHANIC   

• The Lead Aircraft Mechanic is responsible for carrying out maintenance tasks on Emirates and third party aircraft in accordance with laid down procedures and regulations.  The Lead Aircraft Mechanic will work as part of a team under the direction and guidance of the assigned Licensed Engineer or Maintenance Manager.       
• To carry out routine aircraft servicing tasks as required in accordance with maintenance manual procedures, observing all safety procedures and manufacturers/company regulations. Depending on the discipline this may include conducting general visual inspections and fluid replenishment, system servicing, re-fuelling etc. 
• To carry out any component changes as necessary as part of the troubleshooting process.  The mechanic must have the ability to use and comply fully with the manufacturer’s reference manuals requirements to understand the removal, installation, servicing/testing procedure and to ensure that the correct materials are being used. 
• To effectively use any specialised tooling or test equipment that may be required as part of the checking, testing, replacement or servicing of a system or component.   
• A complete knowledge of the airport authorities regulations regarding Airside Driving and aircraft movements may be a requirement depending on the work discipline.    This will include the safe movement around aircraft on the ramp/in base including an understanding of all signs and road markings of working in such an environment if required in this area of operation.  
• The ability to communicate at various levels and to liaise with other areas over technical issues in order that all relevant parties are aware of the aircrafts serviceability status. 
• An understanding of the company’s documentation is essential where it is required that mechanics sign for tasks action on routine documentation. 
• To ensure the maintenance of tools and equipment in the relevant work place and  conducting safe working practices at all times

Qualifications & Experience

• Must have served an apprenticeship with an airline or an approved aircraft maintenance organisation or equivalent formal training in an Air Force and completed 2 years post training experience.
• An in depth knowledge of maintenance safety, human factors and general engineering practices is an essential requirement.
• For internal candidates of the Emirates Group a minimum of 3 years experience in grade EK.05  within the Emirates Engineering department
• Must be fluent in written and spoken English.

 
Salary and Benefits

• The Emirates Group is a highly profitable business with revenue of US$21.1 billion and over 50,000 employees. The Group comprises of dnata, one of the largest air services provider globally and Emirates airline, the Group’s rapidly expanding and award-winning international carrier. Within the Group there are a diverse range of businesses which offer a wide spectrum of career opportunities, all of which can be explored through the Group's dedicated careers website, emirates.com/careers. Emirates flies one of the youngest, most innovative fleet in the sky to over 130 destinations across six continents and dnata's network now extends across 100 locations worldwide. With our international network constantly expanding and opportunities arising in countries/cities outside of Dubai, we are looking for career motivated individuals to join our operations in their home countries.
• We offer our employee's competitive remuneration packages, attractive travel benefits, and career development supported by multi-million dollar training facilities in Dubai, and e-Learning programmes for those seeking a long-term future in the Company.