Paint Technician
Role Overview
Perform aircraft painting and surface-finishing activities on Air Arabia aircraft undergoing base and line maintenance.
Ensure work meets required quality and technical standards and supports aircraft appearance, protection, and serviceability.
Complete and accurately record painting maintenance in a timely manner, following company procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role purpose
Perform aircraft painting and surface-finishing activities on Air Arabia aircraft undergoing base and line maintenance.
Ensure work meets required quality and technical standards and supports aircraft appearance, protection, and serviceability.
Complete and accurately record painting maintenance in a timely manner, following company procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
Maintenance work
- Review assigned task cards with the Engineer-in-Charge to understand work, priorities, documentation requirements, and cautions before starting.
- Prepare and perform scheduled maintenance according to task cards, obtaining and using required documentation, parts, tools, and ground support equipment.
- Carry out paint repairs according to assigned task cards, approved data, procedures, and direction from the Engineer-in-Charge.
- Obtain tools and equipment from stores and return them in good condition after work.
- Report task progress and problems with aircraft condition or work execution to the Engineer-in-Charge.
Safety, teamwork, and cost awareness
- Take required safety precautions and protect self and others, including through appropriate ground support equipment and protective equipment.
- Follow human-factors practices, work-interruption procedures, and requirements for adequate access and lighting.
- Support the team and other departments involved in scheduled maintenance checks, representing the company professionally.
- Use time and materials responsibly and minimize waste, avoidable damage, and repeat work.
Qualifications and experience
- Aircraft painting training is required.
- Good-standard English reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension are required for technical communications.
- Ability to use a computer, including Microsoft Office, and ability to obtain a UAE driver’s license are required.
- At least two years’ experience maintaining large commercial aircraft is required; Airbus experience is preferred.
- At least two years’ experience in a base maintenance workshop environment is required.
- A solid basic understanding of airframe and engine maintenance theory and practice is required.
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