Team Leader - Aircraft Sheet Metal and 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, run shift briefings, debriefings and handovers, and coach and mentor staff.
• 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 fibre 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 rivet, bolt and structural hardware installation, and precision fitting, forming, drilling and assembly.
• Lead composite repair using approved repair schemes, including damage assessment, surface preparation, bonding, vacuum bagging, heat and pressure curing, and core replacement, coordinating with NDT personnel when needed.
• Verify quality, review maintenance documentation, ensure compliance with GCAA regulations and support internal and external audits.
• Monitor safety procedures, PPE use and hazard reporting, and coordinate tooling, consumables and spare parts availability.
• 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.
• Fluent in English; minimum 3 years' experience in sheet metal and composite structure repairs.
• Current Composite Personal Authorisation Certificate (PAC).
• Human Factors Training, Fuel Tank Safety (FTS) Training and EWIS Training.
• 5-7 years with qualifications or 8-10 years without qualifications.

Required skills

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