Licensed Aircraft Engineer – Manchester

About the role

Join Emirates’ new engineering station at Manchester Airport as a Licensed Aircraft Engineer, supporting the safety, reliability and performance of the Emirates fleet, including A380, A350 and Boeing 777 aircraft.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out and certify total cabin maintenance and all aircraft systems to the highest safety and quality standards.
• Supervise Aircraft Technicians, manage maintenance documentation and ensure on‑time aircraft dispatch.
• Liaise with the Maintenance Control Centre in Dubai and other stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
• Support Aircraft on Ground recovery activities and travel regionally or internationally when required.

Required profile

• Qualified Licensed Aircraft Engineer with an Airbus A350 type rating and at least one additional Emirates type rating (A380 or Boeing 777).
• Minimum five years’ experience in aircraft maintenance and strong knowledge of aviation legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Eligibility for a Manchester Airport airside pass and driving permit (DBS and five‑year history check).

Required skills

• Airbus A350 type rating
• Airbus A380 or Boeing 777 type rating
• Knowledge of UAE GCAA regulations and ability to hold or convert a UAE GCAA licence
• Aircraft maintenance certification and documentation skills

What we offer

• Salary exceeding £86,000 in the first year, with a guaranteed one‑week bonus increasing to two weeks after five years.
• Comprehensive private healthcare for you, spouse and up to two dependent children.
• Generous pension contributions up to 15% and enhanced annual leave up to 26 days plus bank holidays.
• Staff travel benefits, Emirates Platinum Card and participation in a profit‑share plan.