Engineering Type Instructor

Open 20d

Job purpose

At Emirates Engineering Training, we are committed to inspiring and equipping aviation professionals with the highest level of expertise. Situated within the state-of-the-art Emirates Engineering Maintenance Centre, our college offers comprehensive training in basic and aircraft-type maintenance.

Our advanced facilities and hands-on workshops, led by expert instructors, provide a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Our Basic AME License Training is approved by UAE GCAA and EASA. We offer training and exams to UAE nationals and external candidates. As a GCAA-CAR 147 MTO, we also provide Practical Maintenance Experience (PME) to meet CAR 66 requirements. We are dedicated to nurturing your skills and confidence, preparing you to excel in the dynamic world of aviation.

As an Engineering Type Instructor (B1), you will organize and conduct approved type and tasks training as well as mandatory training on EK fleet in accordance to UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) requirements.

In this role you will:

  • Conduct aircraft type Cat B1.1/B2, aircraft type Cat A tasks training, aircraft type Cat C/general familiarisation courses, cabin maintenance course, specialized engine maintenance/overhaul, borescope inspection courses as well as all other general courses such as Emirates Engineering Procedures, Human Factors in Aircraft Maintenance, UAE Aviation Legislation, Electrical Wire Interconnected System, Fuel Tanks Safety Systems, etc. for licensed aircraft engineers, engineering mechanics, technicians, support services personnel to meet the operational requirements.
  • Deliver basic aircraft maintenance engineering training (Modules 1 to 17) as per the respective category as and when required.
  • Develop and organize new courses and review and update existing courses assigned by the Engineering Type Training Manager in accordance with the Engineering Procedures Manual (EPM), Maintenance Organization Exposition (MOE) and Maintenance Training Organization Exposition (MTOE) procedures.
  • Ensure that course materials (training notes, training aids, presentations, etc.) are of high quality keeping in line with GCAA CAR 66, 145 & 147 and EASA Part 66, 145 & 147 requirements and other international aircraft maintenance training standards, i.e. according to the specification listed in the Air Transport Association Manual (ATA 104) and the International Civil Aviation Organization ICAO's guidelines for aircraft maintenance training.
  • As a designated examiner, develop new and review and update existing examination questions, examination papers and question banks assigned to you by Engineering Examination Manager or Engineering Type Training Manager in accordance with EPM, MOE and MTOE procedures. Analyse EK fleets type courses examination results and identify any required corrective actions on examinations conducted by you or assigned to you by Engineering Examinations Manager.
  • Conduct engine run-up training; classroom and practical simulator sessions as and when required by Engineering. The classroom training must be as per the applicable Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Emirates Procedures Manuals (EPMs) and local airport authority directives, etc.
  • Familiarize with conducting online distance learning synchronous (DLS) training through MS Teams as one of the standardized platforms commonly used.
  • Invigilate basic and type training examinations as and when required and ensure examinees follow the prescribed SOPs and maintain standards and requirements in the Examination Hall in line with the Maintenance Training Organization Exposition (MTOE).

Qualification

To be considered for the role, you must meet the below requirements:

Qualifications

  • Degree or honours (12+3 or equivalent)

Experience

  • Engineering experience: 8+ years

Knowledge / skills

  • Degree in engineering in aeronautical, mechanical, avionics, electronic, or technical engineering subjects
  • OR
  • Hold an aircraft maintenance engineers licence, B1/B2
  • AND
  • At least 8 years of experience, of which at least 3 years must be as an aircraft instructor
  • OR
  • Licensed aircraft holder with at least 12 years of experience in a maintenance engineering environment, of which at least 3 years must be as an instructor
  • AND
  • Hold approval on at least one aircraft type, B777 or A380
  • Thorough knowledge of the licensing system
  • Ability to train, coach, counsel, and guide
  • Ability to deal with people in a persuasive and firm manner
  • Excellent report writing and analytical thinking skills

Salary & benefits

Join us in a management role and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary. On top of our generous travel benefits, including discounted flights and hotel stays around the world, this managerial role also has an excellent leave and healthcare package. That’s on top of transport benefits, life insurance and more.