LICENSED AIRCRAFT ENGINEER

Roles & Responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

BUSINESS OBJECTIVE : To carry out routine aircraft maintenance / servicing tasks compliant to

manufacturers & local safety procedures. Ensure the zones / aircraft to which assigned are maintained IAW

the documentation issued by approved authorities ensuring compliance is maintained to the latest

revisions. This is applicable to all Technical Publications e.g. Aircraft documentation, Technical Notices,

Quality Notices, Engineering Procedures Manual etc. Staff must ensure their personal approval / licensing

requirements are valid and applicable to aircraft types worked through close liaison with Quality

Assurance / GCAA. Audit process and procedures to ensure the highest level of maintenance is achieved

with the resources available. Ensure prompt attendance to all allocated aircraft arrival / departures with the

intent to maximize the opportunities during ground time and avoid operational delays / disruptions.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES LINKED TO OBJECTIVE AREAS

COST CONTROL : Ensure all off-aircraft tasks i.e. spares handling, robberies, hold items...etc. are

handled strictly IAW Company procedures and all the relevant paperwork is actioned in a way that

provides full transparency to all involved. Determine that any tooling / equipment used is serviceable and

appropriate for the task and should be able to understand and use specialized tooling where required.

Robbery procedures used as a method to reduce costs and ensure a right-first-time pocket of good

practice is formulated to ensure costs are reduced by avoiding multiple attempts to rectify defects. Ensure

trouble shooting follows laid down procedures and all tools used to ensure that fault rectification is carried

out in the most expedient and cost effective manner. Ensure that effective and efficient use of ordering of

spares / materials takes place and that as a result DBNUs are reduced to zero.

RESOURCES : Ensure resources and manpower available is supportive of the business needs allowing

targets / milestones set to be adequately met. To carry out any component changes as is necessary as part

of the troubleshooting process and as directed by immediate supervisor. This will include the ability to

obtain and understand AMM, IPC, or other Manufacturer / vendor documentation required to carry out the

task. Ensure that available resources are utilised fully to meet the business needs.

SAFETY : Ensure that all activities performed and personnel responsible for are closely monitored to

ensure the best possible application of safety rules and regulations are applied ensuring full

understanding and adherence to Company procedures. Staff must highlight 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. 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. To avoid FOD, will be vigilant in ensuring work

areas (including the ramp), vehicles, stands, lockers and toolboxes are all kept clean. Responsible of

being 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 fully

comply.

COMMUNICATIONS : Establish effective up-down rapport with Manager, Senior Engineers and sub-

ordinates to maintain a seamless flow of information to highlight / detect and address any scenarios / events

that might be disruptive to the operation. Ensure all relevant reports pertaining to issues of service delays,

incidents and accidents, are completed in detail identifying all elements leading up to events. This

includes completion of the necessary documentation including all relevant information that will allow

rectification of defects by concerned sections through short-term maintenance planning. Additional

reviews of all other activities / actions must be performed to allow process improvements to be

implemented as necessary.

HR REVIEWS : Responsible for conducting performance reviews for staff under their direct control

through the fair and just application of the Performance Matters! tool. Deficiencies or inability to meet

objectives / competencies must be highlighted during interim reviews and an agreed course of action

implemented to improve / correct any issues identified. Each to be effective in guiding / coaching / counselling

junior staff assigned to their team, including National and Expat Trainees, ensuring action and

development plans are in place to address any areas of concern. Ensure all staff allocated to him / her and

themselves efficiently clock on / clock off Job cards in the process of performing their usual duties. Must be

available to assume duties and responsibilities of shift manager / senior engineer shift whenever delegated

by the section manager.

TRAINING : Attend training modules as and when required by the Company to enhance skills and

understanding that will benefit the business. Required to undergo recurrent Human Factors Training, to

comply with CAR 145 requirements every 2 years. Ensure that any training courses attended are turned

into approvals as required within 3.5 months from completion of attended course.

ADAPTABILITY (Specific to EK engineering) : Be available to be deployed anywhere throughout the EK

operation including diversionary airfields to assist in the recovery process of an AOG (Aircraft on Ground),

and / or the aircraft / component manufacturers? facilities to act as EK Rep. to oversee the final assembly of

Emirates? new aircraft, supervise any outsourced maintenance work and assisting in the

acceptance / delivery process. Also available for flying duties and postings to outstations to support the

needs of EK operations support where required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS

Experience : Engineering.Other 12+ Years

Knowledge / Skills :

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.

Must have UAE GCAA / ICAO Type II / JAR 66 licence type rated in at least 2 Emirates aircraft types.

Experience in Aviation Maintenance Environment with at least 5 years certifying experience as a license

holder.

Knowledge / skills :

Fully conversant with Air Legislation and legal matters that relate to the operation and maintenance of

aircraft to international standards.

Job holder must have an ICAO type II / JAR 66 / GCAA type rated licences on company aircraft as well

as company approvals.

Tell employers what skills you have

Communication

Troubleshooting

Human Factors

Safety

Transparency

Adaptability

Compliance

Aircraft

Cost Control

Aviation Maintenance