Aircraft Structural Technician

Shamal Holding is a diversified investment firm that cultivates the extraordinary. Born in Dubai, we curate a unique portfolio of extraordinary investments, experiences and assets to generate meaningful outcomes. The investments we make are strategically chosen and thoughtfully nurtured, mirroring Dubai's ambition, spirit and energy. As a global investor, asset owner and developer we utilise our resources, know-how and connections, to deliver long-term value, wherever we operate.

This role falls under our Skydive Dubai umbrella. As our Skydive team continues to grow, we're in search of an Aircraft Structural Technician to join our Skydive Dubai's Aircraft Maintenance team.

Skydive Dubai is the world's premier skydiving destination, where experts, enthusiasts, and first-timers come to experience the thrill of freefall. With two specialist drop zones, we offer a world-class tandem skydiving experience over Dubai's iconic skyline and a desert campus dedicated to excellence in aerial sports. Backed by international champions and top-tier professionals, Skydive Dubai continues to push the boundaries, elevating the sport and representing Dubai's spirit on the global stage.

Responsibilities:

1. Perform maintenance, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, reassembly, and adjustments of various aircraft components.
2. Conduct repairs and replacements of damaged structural components by interpreting aircraft maintenance manuals, engineering drawings, and component specifications.
3. Modify aircraft structures, including fuselage, wings, doors, control surfaces, and other components, following engineering orders, technical publications, and drawings.
4. Demonstrate expertise in metal forming techniques such as bending, shrinking, joggling, and cutting using appropriate tools and equipment.
5. Develop form blocks, jigs, and templates required for fabricating parts and structural repairs.
6. Perform metallic part fabrication processes, including heat treatment and surface treatments such as Alodine application and anodizing.
7. Execute minor and major repairs on aircraft composite structures in accordance with maintenance manuals and engineering instructions.
8. Conduct routine maintenance tasks such as oil changes, battery servicing, and hydraulic system maintenance.
9. Perform scheduled and unscheduled sheet metal operations, as well as intermediate maintenance inspections and structural repairs on assigned aircraft.

Minimum Qualification & Experience:

1. Graduated from an Approved Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Part 147) program.
2. Minimum 3-5 years of experience in aircraft structural maintenance, repair, or fabrication, preferably on the Twin Otter (DHC-6).

Note: Due to a high influx of profiles, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.