At Emirates, we connect the world through our global network while maintaining the highest standards of safety, service, and operational excellence. Our Engineering division plays a critical role in ensuring that our modern fleet operates efficiently and safely across all destinations. We are currently seeking an experienced Aircraft Technician to join our team in Johannesburg and support aircraft maintenance operations in line with the highest industry standards.

If you are passionate about aircraft engineering and are eager to contribute to the success of a world-class airline, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Emirates Engineering team.

The Aircraft Technician is responsible for carrying out maintenance tasks on Emirates and third party aircraft and components in accordance with laid down procedures and regulations. The Aircraft Technician will work as part of a team under the direction and guidance of the assigned Licensed Aircraft Engineer within the trade disciplines for which they have been trained.

• To carry out routine aircraft/engine/component servicing/maintenance and/or approved structural repairs compliant to manufacturers procedures whilst observing all safety procedures for fluid replenishment, aircraft refuelling, aircraft systems charging/servicing as required.
• To complete any component replacement and other maintenance activities as directed by immediate supervisor. This will include the ability to obtain and understand Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Illustrated Parts Catalogue (IPC), Component Maintenance Manual (CMM), or other approved documentation required to carry out this task.
• Assist Licensed Aircraft Engineers in `Walk around Checks on arrival and prior to departure as directed by the assigned engineer, in trouble shooting, defect rectifications and carrying out modifications while also performing instructions contained in job card.
• 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. This includes being aware and communicating safety shortfalls. To avoid FOD will be vigilant in ensuring work areas (including the ramp), vehicles, stands, lockers and that toolboxes are regularly audited, maintained and kept clean.
• Should be 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 comply.
• Work closely with supervisor, through the PM review system to agree on development plans including training, strengths and weaknesses and time frames for completion. Grooming standards maintained and attendance to be maintained.
• Ensure prompt attendance to all allocated tasks with the intent to maximize the ground time and avoid operational delays/disruptions. This will include obtaining aircraft/component status brief from LAEs/reports and preparing accordingly. Should be able to communicate any aircraft/component/structural defects found to the LAE in an expedient manner and ensure during shift handovers all required information is clearly passed to the staff taking over before leaving the said aircraft/workshop.

Qualifications and Experience:

Qualifications - Apprenticeship in Aircraft Maintenance

Knowledge/skills:

Apprenticeship in Aircraft Maintenance or equivalent training with a reputable airline or an approved aircraft maintenance organisation or Engineering Aircraft Maintenance License (with 5 years experience).

Safety Sensitive role which includes:

Working at height

Exposure to hazardous energy systems

Heavy lifting

Working in areas with motorised mobile equipment

Work in confined spaces

Contact with contaminations materials (Humans/Animals/Chemicals)

Contact with dangerous good

Work in an extremely noisy environment

Work in heat

Working with pressurised substances

Exposure to fixed protruding sharp objects

Exposure to contact with moving/falling objects

Airport driving permit

Must be eligible to live and work in South Africa

Emirates offers a competitive salary package that is aligned with industry standards and commensurate with experience and qualifications

Competitive and spanet related benefits