Summary
Etihad Airways is hiring an Aircraft Paint Technician in Abu Dhabi to perform paint work and repairs across its fleet under approved maintenance procedures and OEM specifications. The role includes assessing paint damage, reviewing technical manuals, sharing repair information with aircraft engineers, and documenting work during shift handovers. Applicants need a high school certificate or equivalent, five years of aviation experience, and proficiency in aircraft painting, including composite and metallic structures; three years of aircraft painting experience is specified, preferably with an airline or MRO.
The posting
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Job Description
Synopsis
The Aircraft Paint Technician performs paint tasks/repairs on the Etihad fleet as per Etihad’s GCAA CAR 145 Maintenance approval in accordance with OEM specifications and the approved manuals.
Accountabilities
- Assesses the reported paint damages and executes repairs necessary as per OEM instructions.
- Reviews the related manuals (i.e. SRM, AMM, CMM, TCDS…) for damage assessments, repair procedures and material identification.
- Provides the Aircraft Engineer the necessary information or data related to any paint defect with associated information from the OEM which determines the aircraft’s damage/repair condition.
- Documents all work performed in the shift handover to ensure work continuity is clear and consistent.
- Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
- Fully understands company policies and safety procedures
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Education: High School Certificate or Equivalent.
- Formal basic aircraft maintenance training or equivalents is preferable
- Experience: Five years working in an Aviation environment. In addition, you must be proficient in aircraft painting including composite and metallic structures,
- 3 years of aircraft painting experience preferably with Airlines or MRO
Additional Information
Etihad Airways is more than the UAE’s national airline - we’re shaping the future of global aviation. From our hub in Abu Dhabi, we connect people across continents and cultures, while driving our “Journey 2030” ambition to double our fleet, expand our network and grow our people for a new era of excellence. Join us and become part of a vision where the world is your workplace and extraordinary experiences take flight.
To learn more visit www.etihad.com
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