Sheet Metal Engineer (A320)

Job Description

About the Company Our client is a leading budget airline in the Middle East. Role Overview The airline is looking for Sheet Metal Engineers who will perform, supervise and certify structural maintenance tasks on airline and third-party aircraft in accordance with approved standards, regulatory requirements and airline maintenance procedures. This is a full-time permanent position that requires relocation, with education sponsorship and a visa provided for successful candidates. Key Responsibilities Perform and certify scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft structures and structural parts, including inspections, testing, repairs and replacements in line with approved maintenance data Issue Certificates of Release to Service (CRS) for structural parts once maintenance is satisfactorily completed and verified against regulatory and organisational standards Review work instructions, task cards and maintenance schedules to plan, allocate and oversee shop activities, ensuring efficient, compliant and cost-effective operations Provide technical guidance and supervision to certifying technicians and shop technicians Investigate and resolve technical issues, perform root cause analysis on recurring defects and coordinate corrective actions with Engineering and Quality Assurance Record all maintenance actions, defect findings and parts usage accurately, ensuring documentation is complete, traceable and meets regulatory requirements Ensure availability and readiness of shop stock, tools and equipment in compliance with approved standards and operational demands Manage resource utilisation to minimise waste and control maintenance costs Enforce strict adherence to safety precautions, human factors principles and published maintenance procedures before, during and after task execution Maintain effective communication and coordination with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Technical Procurement and operational teams to ensure on-time component availability Present a professional, technically competent image of the airline to internal and external stakeholders, regulatory representatives and customers Contribute to capability building and continuous improvement of maintenance procedures, processes and shop practices Deputise for the Shop Supervisor / Lead Engineer as needed Licences & Qualifications OEM or equivalent certification for sheet metal parts is mandatory Valid certifications and authorisations relevant to aircraft maintenance Experience Minimum 5 years' experience, preferably on Airbus types, of which at least 2 years in a certifying or supervisory capacity A320 sheet metal / structures experience Ability to work in a team and adapt to a new environment What We Offer Full-time permanent position Education sponsorship and visa provided Relocation to the United Arab Emirates Additional Information Apply now with your latest up-to-date CV. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Requirements

• Perform and certify scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft structures and structural parts, including inspections, testing, repairs and replacements in line with approved maintenance data
• Issue Certificates of Release to Service (CRS) for structural parts once maintenance is satisfactorily completed and verified against regulatory and organisational standards
• Review work instructions, task cards and maintenance schedules to plan, allocate and oversee shop activities, ensuring efficient, compliant and cost-effective operations
• Provide technical guidance and supervision to certifying technicians and shop technicians
• Investigate and resolve technical issues, perform root cause analysis on recurring defects and coordinate corrective actions with Engineering and Quality Assurance
• Record all maintenance actions, defect findings and parts usage accurately, ensuring documentation is complete, traceable and meets regulatory requirements
• Ensure availability and readiness of shop stock, tools and equipment in compliance with approved standards and operational demands
• Manage resource utilisation to minimise waste and control maintenance costs
• Enforce strict adherence to safety precautions, human factors principles and published maintenance procedures before, during and after task execution
• Maintain effective communication and coordination with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Technical Procurement and operational teams to ensure on-time component availability
• Present a professional, technically competent image of the airline to internal and external stakeholders, regulatory representatives and customers
• Contribute to capability building and continuous improvement of maintenance procedures, processes and shop practices
• Deputise for the Shop Supervisor / Lead Engineer as needed
• OEM or equivalent certification for sheet metal parts is mandatory
• Valid certifications and authorisations relevant to aircraft maintenance
• Minimum 5 years' experience, preferably on Airbus types, of which at least 2 years in a certifying or supervisory capacity
• A320 sheet metal / structures experience
• Ability to work in a team and adapt to a new environment
• Full-time permanent position
• Education sponsorship and visa provided
• Relocation to the United Arab Emirates