Technical Inspector - Aircraft Maintenance

About the role

GAL, an Emirati company focused on aviation services in the UAE, is hiring a Technical Inspector in Abu Dhabi. The inspector is a technical expert for an assigned aircraft or workshop and clears all critical unscheduled and scheduled maintenance and repair actions on the assigned aircraft and components.

Key responsibilities

• Review and audit technical records supporting airworthiness of aircraft and parts in line with DA Pamphlet 738-751, TM 1-1500-328-23 and other technical publications.
• Inspect aircraft and components during removal, disassembly, assembly, installation and adjustment, ensuring workmanship and materials meet manufacturer specifications and maintenance manual procedures.
• Ensure Work-In-Progress is documented and corrective actions recorded in line with TAMMS-(A) requirements and approved SOPs.
• Keep aircraft historical records up to date so there are no overdue flights, overhauls or retirements.
• Execute OEM bulletins, maintenance and safety messages on time and accurately, and submit Product Quality Deficiency Reports when required.
• Provide quality control oversight of aircraft modifications and assist during aircraft incidents and accidents.
• Test airframe connection tightness with hand tools and use a flashlight and mirror to check part fit; verify component installation accuracy with protractors, micrometers, calipers and gauges.
• Act as Quality Control Supervisor in his absence and perform scheduled facility audits for safety and policy compliance.
• Analyse aircraft records for discrepancy trends, identify root causes of failures and recommend procedural changes or usage limitations.
• Prepare correspondence, technical reports, contract documents and status reports for customers, and comply with all company SOPs, safety, quality and environmental policies.

Required profile

• No nationality restriction stated.
• Qualifications listed but not detailed in the text.