Sheet Metal Technician
Air Arabia
Date: 18 hours ago
City: Sharjah
Contract type: Full time
Job Purpose
Perform structural maintenance tasks, including airframe repairs/modifications, installments/ replacements & inspections on Airline and Third-Party aircraft in accordance with approved maintenance data, regulatory requirements, and company procedures, ensuring operational safety, airworthiness, and compliance.
Key Result Responsibilities
Perform structural maintenance tasks, including airframe repairs/modifications, installments/ replacements & inspections on Airline and Third-Party aircraft in accordance with approved maintenance data, regulatory requirements, and company procedures, ensuring operational safety, airworthiness, and compliance.
Key Result Responsibilities
- Prepares for and performs repair, modification, installation, and replacement of aircraft structures and structural parts as per task cards, ensuring cost-effectiveness, feasibility, and adherence to operational and safety requirements
- Reviews task cards with the Engineer/Supervisor to confirm work scope, documentation, priorities, and safety precautions before starting work.
- Conducts inspections, repairs, and modifications to the required standards, accurately identifying, recording, and reporting defects or damage.
- Rectifies structural defects & carry out installations/ replacements using approved technical data and instructions from the Engineering Department.
- Ensures proper tooling / equipment is drawn from stores to perform tasks, returning all of it in good condition following completion of work.
- Execute the assigned task cards and sign off in the Maintenance Information system in a timely manner & without errors.
- Maintains effective communication with engineers, technicians, and relevant teams to ensure smooth coordination, task continuity, and clear handover procedures.
- Enforces strict adherence to safety precautions, human factors management, and published maintenance procedures before and during task execution to protect self and others.
- Upholds high housekeeping standards and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all time
- Controls resource usage, minimizing waste of consumables, preventing repeat work, and optimizing material and repair costs
- Provides professional, proactive, and solution-oriented support to operational teams across the airline.
- Represents the company with a positive, professional technical image in interactions with internal & external parties, including third-party customers.
- Diploma or Certificate in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Structural/Airframe discipline), or equivalent technical discipline.
- Ability to perform fabrication activities
- Good understanding of aircraft airframe systems, repair techniques, approved maintenance practices, and regulatory requirements
- Ability to read and interpret technical manual, maintenance task cards, and engineering instructions.
- Skilled in using equipment and standard workshop tools.
- Basic computer literacy for accessing maintenance information systems and documentation.
- Familiarity with inspection techniques and troubleshooting methods.
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on safety and compliance.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities
- Ability to manage time and resources efficiently in a dynamic operational environment.
- Awareness of human factors in aircraft maintenance activities.
- Physically fit and able to work in various operational conditions (e.g., confined spaces, outdoor environments).
- Ability to work in rostered shifts based on operational requirements
- At least 2 years’ experience in airframe modification/repairs and parts installation/replacement on large commercial aircraft, preferably Airbus types
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