Aircraft Technician

Job Purpose: The Aircraft Technician is responsible for carrying out maintenance tasks on Emirates and third party aircraft and components in accordance with laid down procedures and regulations. The Aircraft Technician will work as part of a team under the direction and guidance of the assigned Licensed Aircraft Engineer within the trade disciplines for which they have been trained.

**Job Outline**:

- To carry out routine aircraft/engine/component servicing/ maintenance and/or approved structural repairs compliant to manufacturers procedures whilst observing all safety procedures for fluid replenishment, aircraft refuelling, aircraft systems charging/servicing as required.
- To complete any component replacement and other maintenance activities as directed by immediate supervisor. This will include the ability to obtain and understand Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Illustrated Parts catalogue (IPC), Component Maintenance Manual (CMM) or other approved documentation required to carry out this task.
- Assist Licensed Aircraft Engineers in 'Walk around Checks on arrival and prior to departure as directed by the assigned engineer, in trouble shooting, defect rectifications and carrying out modifications while also performing instructions contained in job card.
- Participate and promote in creating a safety culture in an effort to minimize accidents and highlight deficiencies/failures that can lead to such accidents. Ensure all work locations are kept clean and excellent housekeeping conditions are maintained. This includes being aware and communicating safety shortfalls. To avoid FOD will be vigilant in ensuring work areas (including the ramp), vehicles, stands, lockers and that toolboxes are regularly audited, maintained and kept clean.
- Should be fully conversant with airport safety regulations including holding and maintaining an airport driving permit. Should be fully conversant with airport manoeuvring area requirements and be able to comply.
- Ensure prompt attendance to all allocated tasks with the intent to maximize the ground time and avoid operational delays/disruptions. This will include obtaining aircraft/ component status brief from LAEs/ reports and preparing accordingly. Should be able to communicate any aircraft/ component/ structural defects found to the LAE in an expedient manner and ensure during shift handovers all required information is clearly passed to the staff taking over before leaving the said aircraft/ workshop.
- Must be able to assist and perform Station Stores & Materials updating and audits as required to ensure the station is in compliance with all Engineering Quality Compliances.

**Qualifications & Experience: Qualifications**:

- Apprenticeship in Aircraft Maintenance

**Experience**:

- Must have significant experience post basic training in an Aircraft Maintenance environment or significant experience in Structures or Component Maintenance for the applicable workshop.
- Training with a reputable airline or an approved aircraft maintenance organisation or hold an Engineering Aircraft Maintenance License with several years of experience.

**Knowledge/skills**:

- Must have thorough knowledge on technical skills, A/C systems, general servicing inspection techniques, and safety practices, and be able to determine that any tooling used is serviceable and appropriate for the task and should be able to understand and use specialised tooling where required.
- Should be fully conversant with both airport safety regulations, including holding and maintaining an airport driving permit, and airport manoeuvring area requirements and be able to comply.
- Must have the ability to read, write and converse fluently in English.

All applicants must have the legal right to work and live unrestricted in Australia. The company will not provide or assist with obtaining work permits.

Salary & Benefits: Join our growing team and enjoy a competitive remuneration package, discounts on flights and hotel stays.