Machinist Technician

Synopsis
The Aircraft Structures Technician (Machinist) performs structural repairs and machining activities on the Etihad fleet as per Etihad's GCAA CAR 145 Maintenance approval. Structural/Machining tasks include inspections, cleaning, re-work, drilling, grinding, cutting, and supporting repairs to composite or metallic airframes, nacelles, and engines in accordance with OEM specifications.

Accountabilities

1. Assesses aircraft or engine reported damages and executes repairs necessary as per OEM instructions.
2. Reviews the Structure Repair Manual (SRM) or Component Maintenance Manual (CMM) for damage assessments and repair procedures.
3. Provides the Aircraft Engineer the necessary information or data related to any structural defect with associated information from the OEM which determines the aircraft's damage condition.
4. Documents all work performed in the Structures handover to ensure work continuity is clear and consistent.
5. Provides the Lead Structures Technician with the Structure Damage Repair Record (SDRR) for every new damage assessed.
6. Maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Education & Experience

1. Education: High School Certificate or Equivalent.
2. Formal basic aircraft maintenance structures/composite training or equivalents is preferable (i.e. machining training).
3. Experience: Four years working in a Live Aviation environment and Ramp operations. In addition, you must be proficient in structural assessments including composite and metallic structures; machining experience is preferable.
4. Must possess 3-5 years of machining/structural/composite/painting repair and maintenance experience preferably with Airlines or MRO.
5. Ability to work independently and possess skills to take charge and lead a team.

Company Industry

• Airlines
• Aviation

Department / Functional Area

• Maintenance
• Operations