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Licensed Aircraft Engineer - Line Maintenance

Emirates EngineeringEK Engineering Building, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesFull-timeSalary not listed · Typical pay in United Arab EmiratesPosted Oct 12, 2026
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About the role

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Job Purpose

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.

As a Licensed Aircraft Engineer in Emirates Engineering in Dubai, you will have to carry out routine maintenance tasks and defect rectification of aircraft as per company and associated regulatory procedures.

01In this role, you will

  • Carry out aircraft maintenance and servicing tasks in compliance with manufacturer and safety procedures. Ensure that assigned zones/aircraft are maintained as per latest revisions of approved authority Technical Publications such as Aircraft documentation, Technical Notices, Quality Notices, and Engineering Procedures Manual etc. Ensure that personal approvals/licenses are valid and applicable to aircraft types.
  • Ensure all off-aircraft tasks i.e. spares handling, robberies, hold items etc. are handled in compliance with company procedures and that the associated paperwork is complete to ensure full transparency. Determine if tooling/equipment used is serviceable and appropriate for the task and use specialized tooling where required. Ensure that trouble shooting procedures/tools used for fault rectification are carried out in a cost effective and efficient manner.
  • Carry out component changes as necessary as part of trouble shooting process and/or as directed by immediate supervisor. These should be done in accordance with AMM, IPC or other manufacturer/vendor documentation to complete the task.
  • Ensure that all activities performed are carried out in accordance with all safety rules and regulations and in adherence to company procedures, highlighting an deficiencies/requirements (whether for aircraft or hangar use) through the effective use of reporting tools in support of the overall quality improvement process and actively participate in propagating and enhancing the Group safety culture. Ensure all work locations are kept clean and excellent housekeeping conditions are maintained.
  • Maintain effective communication with Colleagues including Managers and Senior Engineers to ensure a seamless flow of information and to highlight any potential operational issues. Ensure that relevant reports are related to service delays, incidents and accidents are completed in detail including the identification of issues that led to the event so that rectification can be sought through short term maintenance planning.
  • Manage the performance of staff using performance review process and system. Ensure SMART goal setting, interim/annual reviews and development plans are in place for assigned staff members in accordance with company procedures.
  • Attend training/recurrent modules as required to enhance skills and comply with CAR 145 requirements. Ensure approvals are obtained within 3.5 months of completion of course.
  • Be available for deployment anywhere within the EK operation, including diversionary airfields to assist in recovery process of an AOG (Aircraft on Ground) and/or aircraft component manufacturer facilities to act as an EK rep to oversee final assembly Emirates aircraft, supervise outsource maintenance work and assist in the acceptance/delivery process
  • Ensure prompt attendance to all allocated aircraft arrival/departures with the intent to maximize the Opportunities during ground time and avoid operational delays/disruptions.
Qualification

02Licensed Aircraft Engineer TE.03

  • Degree/Honors (12+3) in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Avionics, Electronic, or Technical Engineering, or a Maintenance Engineering Licence.
  • Minimum 10 years of Engineering experience, with 5+ years as certifying staff.
  • Minimum of 2 aircraft type approvals with at least one of the Emirates aircraft types (A380, A350, or B777).
  • Preferred GCAA, UK CAA or EASA license eligible for conversion.
  • Fully conversant with Air Legislation and legal matters that relate to the operation and maintenance of aircraft to international standards.

03Licensed Aircraft Engineer TE.02

  • Degree/Honors (12+3) in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Avionics, Electronic, or Technical Engineering, or a Maintenance Engineering Licence.
  • Minimum 8 years of Engineering experience, with 2+ years as certifying staff.
  • Minimum of 2 aircraft type approvals with at least one of the Emirates aircraft types (A380, A350, or B777).
  • Preferred GCAA, UK CAA or EASA license eligible for conversion.
  • Fully conversant with Air Legislation and legal matters that relate to the operation and maintenance of aircraft to international standards.
Salary & benefits

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

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Updated Oct 24, 2026
Cost of living · United Arab Emirates
88.8 vs New York = 100

UN living-cost index for United Arab Emirates (ICSC post adjustment 55.9), as of 1 Oct 2026.

Source: ICSC post adjustment classifications (icsc.un.org)

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