Senior Mechanic - Base Heavy Maintenance
Emirates Engineering has an opening for a Senior Mechanic - Base Heavy Maintenance in EK Engineering Building, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is listed as a full-time, senior position.
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Emirates Engineering has an opening for a Senior Mechanic - Base Heavy Maintenance in EK Engineering Building, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is listed as a full-time, senior position.
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The advert does not mention visa sponsorship. If you would move to United Arab Emirates for this job, check the official work permit route first (DGJ Insight lists it where we have it).
Dev Global Jobs found this job on EmiratesGroupCareers on Nov 4, 2026; applications close on Dec 30, 2026.
- Employer
- Emirates Engineering
- Location
- EK Engineering Building, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level (from the title)
- senior
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer
- Languages asked
- English
- Found
- Nov 4, 2026 on EmiratesGroupCareers
- Closes
- Dec 30, 2026
- Employer text
- 401 words, about 2 min to read
- Apply only on the official page (external.emiratesgroupcareers.com). Dev Global Jobs is not the employer and never asks for a fee.
- Say your level in English plainly (for example B2 or C1).
- Plan to apply before Dec 30, 2026.
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Official routes: Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security
About the role
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As a Senior Mechanic you will assist Aircraft Technicians / Licensed Aircraft Engineers with the maintenance of EK and third party aircraft compliant to GCAA regulations.
01In this role you will
- Carry out basic servicing of EK and third party aircraft without supervision ensuring that manufacturers and company procedures are followed.
- Carry out component replacements as instructed by and supervised by licenced engineers under the guidance and support of Aircraft Technicians.
- Have a sound knowledge of routine servicing ground equipment in order to identify un-serviceabilities, accurately recording these to ensure immediate rectification.
- Communicate with the operating crew of aircraft in relation to refuelling aircraft and routine servicing, as well as refuelling aircraft without supervision including technical log completion.
- Complete transit/daily/weekly and service checks of EK aircraft.
- Ensure tools, equipment and systems (including Ultramain) are well maintained in the relevant work place.
- 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.
02To be considered for this role, you must meet the below requirements
- 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.
03Knowledge/skills
- Experience carrying out maintenance on aircraft in an engineering environment.
- Basic knowledge (theory and practical) of airframe, power plant and technical equipment. Must have completed Human factors, GCAA air leg and fuel tank awareness training.
- Must be able to work independently.
- Must be able to read, write and speak in English.
- Must be able to hold a valid Airport Driving Permit.
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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