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The Emirates Group is a highly profitable business with a turnover of approximately US$ 12 billion and over 40,000 employees. The Group comprises of Dnata, the successful Airport Ground Services and Travel Industry division, and Emirates, the Group’s rapidly expanding and award winning international Airline. Emirates global network now sees it flying to over 100 destinations across 6 continents, operating a modern fleet of over 130 wide-bodied aircraft. Today the Airline has orders worth over US$ 58 billion for 170 more of the latest aircraft, with plans to operate to many more destinations in the months and years ahead. With our international network constantly expanding and opportunities arising in countries/cities outside of Dubai, we are looking for career motivated individuals to join our operations in their home countries. If you have the talent to support our business, we can offer you a wealth of benefits. The opportunity to work for one of the most prestigious and progressive airlines in the sky, or for a leader in ground handling and passenger service operations in an airport environment. Discover your future!

Lead Aircraft Mechanic: Cape Town

The positon: The Lead Aircraft Mechanic is responsible for carrying out maintenance tasks on Emirates and third party aircraft in accordance with laid down procedures and regulations. The Lead Aircraft Mechanic will work as part of a team under the direction and guidance of the assigned Licensed Engineer within the trade disciplines for which they have been trained.

Key responsibilities: To carry out routine aircraft servicing tasks as required in accordance with maintenance manual procedures, observing all safety procedures and manufacturers/company regulations. This may include conducting general visual inspections and fluid replenishment, system servicing, re-fuelling etc. To carry out any component changes as necessary as part of the troubleshooting process. To use and comply fully with the manufacturer’s reference manuals requirements to understand the removal, installation, servicing/testing procedure and to ensure that the correct materials are being used. To effectively use any specialised tooling or test equipment that may be required as part of the checking, testing, replacement or servicing of a system or component. To understand the need for equipment as referenced in the aircraft manufacturer’s manuals is essential. To have a complete knowledge of the airport authorities regulations regarding Airside Driving and aircraft movements including the safe movement around aircraft on the ramp/in base and an understanding of all signs and road markings of working in such an environment if required in this area of operation. To communicate at various levels and to liaise with other areas over technical issues in order that all relevant parties are aware of the aircrafts serviceability status. An understanding of the company’s documentation is essential where it is required that mechanics sign for tasks action on routine documentation. To ensure the maintenance of tools and equipment in the relevant work place and conducting safe working practices at all times. To be actively involved in maintaining EK Engineering premises, such as general housekeeping and maintenance of the Engineering facility To undertake relief duty away from CPT as a base, anywhere on the EK network as required.

Salary & Benefits: We offer our employee’s competitive remuneration packages, attractive travel benefits, and career development supported by multi-million dollar training facilities in Dubai, and e-Learning programmes for those seeking a long-term future in the Company.

Experience and Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in Aircraft Maintenance
• Minimum of five years Line/Base Maintenance experience on commercial aircraft
• Must have knowledge on technical skills, A/C systems, general servicing inspection techniques, safety practices. Must have extensive experience in Cabin and IFE maintenance
• Must have served an apprenticeship with an airline or an approved aircraft maintenance organisation or equivalent formal training in an Air Force and completed 2 years post training experience.
• An in depth knowledge of maintenance safety, human factors and general engineering practices is an essential requirement.
• Must have the ability to read, write and converse fluently in English.
• Must have the right to work and live in South Africa. The Company will not provide or assist with work permits.

To Apply: To express your interest in the above vacancy please apply on-line by clicking below, and complete our application form. We will then consider your application and contact you should we wish to shortlist you for an interview. Should you not receive an invitation for an interview within 5 weeks please assume that on this occasion you have been unsuccessful. We will retain your details for 12 months unless advised otherwise and re-consider you for future opportunities as they arise. Please also note that if you are not shortlisted you can also update your application at anytime and apply for other opportunities. Thank you for your interest in a career with the Emirates Group.

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