Aircraft Structures Technician
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Job Description
The Aircraft Structures Technician performs structural repairs on the Etihad fleet as per Etihad’s GCAA CAR 145 Maintenance approval.
Structural repairs include inspections, cleaning, re-work, and repairs to composite or metallic airframes, nacelles, and engines in accordance with OEM specifications.
Accountabilities
- Assesses aircraft or engine reported damages and executes repairs necessary as per OEM instructions.
- Reviews the Structure Repair Manual (SRM) or Component Maintenance Manual (CMM) for damage assessments, and repair procedures.
- Provides the Aircraft Engineer the necessary information or data related to any structural defect with associated information from the OEM which determines the aircraft’s damage condition.
- Documents all work performed in the Structures handover to ensure work continuity is clear and consistent.
- Provides the Lead Structures Technician with the Structure Damager Repair Record (SDRR) for every new damage assessed.
- Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
Qualifications
- High School Certificate or Equivalent.
- Formal basic aircraft maintenance structures/ composite training or equivalents is preferable.
- Experience: Four years working in a Live Aviation environment and Ramp operations. In addition, you must be proficient in structural assessments including composite and metallic structures.
- Must possess 3-5 years of structural/ composite repair and maintenance experience preferably with Airlines or MRO
- Ability to work independently and possess skills to take charge and lead a team.
Additional Information
Etihad Airways is more than the UAE’s national airline - we’re shaping the future of global aviation.
From our hub in Abu Dhabi, we connect people across continents and cultures, while driving our “Journey 2030” ambition to double our fleet, expand our network and grow our people for a new era of excellence.
Join us and become part of a vision where the world is your workplace and extraordinary experiences take flight.
To learn more visit www.etihad.com
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We will never ask for personal information, bank details, or payment during the recruitment process.
Interviews are conducted face-to-face or via video/telephone before any formal offer.
If you are asked for money, please treat it as fraudulent.
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