Lead Aircraft Mechanic

Job Purpose

At Aircraft Appearance Centre, we elevate your aircraft's look with expert livery, precision paintwork, and impeccable interior finishes. Our advanced paint facility boasts a fully automated, climate-controlled hangar that accommodates aircraft up to the Airbus A380.

From stunning exterior designs to flawless interior detailing, our skilled team ensures your aircraft stands out with exceptional quality and precision. Trust Aircraft Appearance Centre to make every flight a visual masterpiece.

As a Lead Aircraft Mechanic (Painting) you will carry out approved maintenance, repair, repaint or partial repaint to aircraft structure / cabin interior and to components removed from aircraft within aircraft paint shop / workshop in accordance with approved documentation and to correct quality standards.

In this role you will:

• Carry out approved maintenance, repair, repaint or partial repaint to aircraft structure and to components removed from aircraft within aircraft paint shop / workshop in accordance with approved documentation and to correct quality standards.
• Carry out all work only after ensuring that all safety precautions are in place.
• Prioritise workload on daily basis in conjunction with Aircraft Appearance Engineer / Licensed Aircraft Engineer.
• Responsible for supervision of mechanics and cleaner/helpers in aircraft paint shop area.
• Ensure that the workshop environment and any working area is kept in a clean and tidy manner.
• C arry out instructions of supervising engineers in respect of specific job requirements.
• Ensure tools and equipment are properly used and maintained in good condition.
• Certify for work carried out when holding the appropriate approval.

Qualification

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following requirements:

• Vocational or Diploma (12+2 or equivalent) or Higher / National Diploma or Apprenticeship in Engineering, Automotive or a related industry or equivalent training with a reputable airline, approved maintenance organisation or Air Force.
• 3+ years experience of Aircraft maintenance in painting with an airline or an approved aircraft maintenance organisation or equivalent formal training in an Air Force with post training experience in an aircraft maintenance painting capacity.
An in-depth knowledge of maintenance safety, human factors and general engineering practices is an essential requirement.

Safety Sensitive role: Yes

PSMP role: Yes

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