Team Leader - Aircraft Sheet Metal & Composite Structures

About the role

flydubai is looking for a Team Leader to lead and supervise aircraft sheet metal and composite structure maintenance activities in Dubai. The role covers inspections, repairs, modifications and maintenance of aircraft structural components, ensuring work is completed safely, on time and in line with regulatory requirements, OEM specifications and company quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of Sheet Metal and Composite Structure Technicians, allocate manpower, tools and materials, monitor progress, give technical guidance and run shift briefings, debriefings and handovers.
• Promote a positive safety culture, support employee development through coaching, mentoring and performance feedback.
• Perform and supervise structural inspections, repairs and modifications on airframes, fuselage, wings, flight control surfaces, cargo compartments, engine nacelles, fairings, panels, honeycomb structures and carbon fiber and fiberglass assemblies.
• Ensure work follows the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Structural Repair Manual (SRM), Engineering Orders (EO), Service Bulletins (SB), Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM) and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise fabrication, repair and replacement of metallic structures, including complex sheet metal repairs with aluminum alloys, titanium and stainless steel, and proper installation of rivets, bolts and structural hardware.
• Lead composite repair using approved repair schemes, including damage assessment, surface preparation, bonding, vacuum bagging, heat and pressure curing, and coordinate with NDT personnel when needed.
• Verify quality standards, review maintenance documentation, ensure compliance with GCAA regulations and support internal and external audits.
• Monitor safety procedures, PPE use and hazard reporting; coordinate manpower, tooling, consumables and spare parts.
• Deliver on-the-job training, assess technician competencies and support qualification and authorization processes.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (3+ years) or diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
• Recognized training in Aircraft Structures, Sheet Metal Repair and Composite Repair.
• At least 3 years of experience in sheet metal and composite structure repairs.
• Fluent in English.
• Current Composite Personal Authorisation Certificate (PAC).
• Human Factors Training, Fuel Tank Safety (FTS) Training and EWIS Training.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of AMOS.
• Sheet metal and composite repair techniques.
• Structural inspection and repair supervision.