Our client is a leading budget airline in the Middle East, and they are currently looking for Sheet Metal Engineers who will perform, supervise, and certify structural maintenance tasks on Airline and third-party aircraft in accordance with approved standards, regulatory requirements, and airline maintenance procedures.
This is a full-time permanent position which requires relocation with education sponsorship and visa provided for successful incumbents.
Job Responsibilities
- Performs and certify scheduled and unscheduled aircraft structure or structural parts maintenance, including inspections, testing, repairs, and replacements in line with approved maintenance data.
- Issues Certificates of Release to Service (CRS) for structural parts upon satisfactory completion of maintenance and verification against regulatory and organizational standards.
- Reviews work instructions, task cards, and maintenance schedules to plan, allocate, and oversee shop activities ensuring efficient, compliant, and cost-effective operations.
- Provides technical guidance, and supervision to certifying technicians and shop technicians, ensuring tasks are performed to the required standard and in accordance with procedures.
- Investigates and resolves technical issues, performing root cause analysis for recurring defects and coordinating with Engineering and Quality Assurance for corrective actions.
- Records all maintenance actions, defect findings, and parts usage in the system accurately, ensuring documentation is complete, traceable, and meets regulatory requirements.
- Ensures availability and readiness of shop stock, tools, and equipment in compliance with approved standards and operational demands.
- Manages resource utilization to minimize waste and control maintenance costs.
- Enforces strict adherence to safety precautions, human factors principles, and published maintenance procedures before, during, and after task execution to protect personnel, equipment, and maintain operational safety.
- Maintains effective communication and coordination with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Technical Procurement, and operational teams to ensure seamless maintenance operations and on-time component availability.
- Presents a professional, technically competent image of the airline in interactions with internal and external stakeholders, regulatory representatives, and customers.
- Contributes to the capability building & continuous improvement of maintenance procedures, processes, and shop practices to enhance operational efficiency, reliability, and compliance.
- Deputize for the Shop Supervisor/Lead Engineer as needed.
Job Requirements
- OEM or equivalent certification for Sheet Metal parts is mandatory
- Minimum 5 years' experience, preferably Airbus types, of which at least 2 years in a certifying or supervisory capacity.
- A320 Sheet Metal/ Structures experience
- Valid certifications and authorizations relevant to aircraft maintenance
- Ability to work in a team and adapt to a new environment.
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