Engine Overhaul Engineer I - Test Cell (Emiratisation)

About the role

Emirates Engineering's Engine Maintenance Centre delivers MRO services for the engines of Emirates' fleets, with Engine Shops and a Test Cell. As an Engine Overhaul Engineer I at the Test Cell, you supervise and mentor Engineers, Senior Technicians, Technicians and Mechanics on assembly, disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair, refurbishment, modification, testing and rectification of aircraft engines and their components. You also certify your own work and that of your direct reports in line with airworthiness requirements and OEM recommendations.

Key responsibilities

• Mentor and guide direct reports, give feedback and help them improve performance against targets
• Manage quality and accuracy using knowledge of the overhaul process, company procedures and the ESM, IPC, CMM, SBs and ADs, and complete paperwork and MRO ERP tasks progressively
• Oversee allocation and training of staff, develop a skills matrix and training programme, and assess staff for self-certification and Senior Technician inspector approval
• Create a safe working environment, report non-conformances and near misses, and act to mitigate unsafe conditions
• Monitor attendance against the sectional shift pattern and follow capability and disciplinary regulations
• Lead daily toolbox meetings, coordinate and lead improvement projects, and manage the 145 roster to keep man-hours within budget
• Set annual business contribution goals and conduct quarterly and annual performance reviews

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Maintenance, Avionics, Electronics or Technical Engineering, or a valid Maintenance Engineering Licence, or a relevant apprenticeship of at least 2 years
• Minimum 6 years of relevant engineering experience
• Relevant Engine Overhaul Workshop approval/authorisation
• At least 3 years of certifying experience as an approval holder in an aviation maintenance/MRO environment
• Experience in risk assessments, audits and compliance with MOE/regulatory procedures

Required skills

• Engine test preparation and testing: incoming inspections, borescope inspections, run-up, functional and performance testing, troubleshooting
• Engine/component removal and installation, test-enabling hardware, preservation and post-run inspections
• Trend monitoring and statistical process control, including GE Intelligent Test Cell alerts
• DAS configuration and ASE2000, including software updates, backup, restore and verification
• Defect reporting through Engine MRO (IFS) and completion of critical task inspections

What we offer

• An attractive tax-free salary
• Travel benefits exclusive to the industry, including discounts on flights and hotel stays worldwide