Lead Aircraft Mechanic - Base Maintenance

Job Description

Job PurposeLead Aircraft Mechanic - Base Maintenance is responsible for carrying out maintenance tasks on Emirates and third party aircraft components 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 within the trade disciplines for which they have been trained. In this role, you will:Carry out routine servicing tasks as required in accordance with component maintenance manual procedures, observing all safety procedures and manufacturers/company regulations. 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) or other approved documentation required to carry out this task.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. Understand the need for such equipment as referenced in the component manufacturers manuals is essential.Communicate at various levels and liaise with other areas over technical issues for all relevant parties to be aware of the aircrafts serviceability status.Understand of the company documentation where it is required that mechanics sign for tasks action on routine documentation to ensure the maintenance of tools, equipment and systems (including Ultramain) in the relevant workplace.Maintain and ensure the safety of self and others by taking safety precautions at all times, continuously monitoring the working area and taking corrective action to keep it clean and obstruction free to avoid any accidents.

Qualifications & ExperienceTo e considered for the role, you must meet the below requirements:

• Engineering / Maintenance Control : 3+ Years
• Vocational or Diploma (12+2 or equivalent)
• Vocational/ National / Higher National Diploma (12+2 or equivalent) or Apprenticeship in Mechanical, Electronic, Avionics or Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent training with a reputable airline or an approved maintenance organisation.
• Experience carrying out maintenance on aircraft in an engineering environment.
• In depth knowledge of maintenance safety, human factors and general engineering practices is an essential requirement.
• A complete knowledge of the airport authoritys 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.
• Must be able to hold a valid Airport Driving Permit as required.

Details of Safety Sensitive role:

• Working at height Yes
• Exposure to hazardous energy systems Yes
• Heavy lifting Yes
• Working in areas with motorised mobile equipment Yes
• Work in confined spaces Yes
• Contact with contaminations materials (Humans/Animals/Chemicals) Yes
• Contact with dangerous good Yes
• Work in an extremely noisy environment Yes
• Work in heat Yes
• Working with pressurised substances Yes
• Exposure to fixed protruding sharp objects Yes
• Exposure to contact with moving/falling objects. Yes
• Airport driving permit Yes

Salary & BenefitsJoin 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. You can find out more information about our employee benefits in the Working Here section of our website www.emirates.com/careers. Further information on whats it like to live and work in our cosmopolitan home city, can be found in the Dubai Lifestyle section.

Keyskills :
General Engineering Practices Maintenance Safety Aeronautical Engineering Mechanical Aircraft Maintenance Electronic human factors Avionics

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