Technician - Base Maintenance

Overview

We are inviting applications for the position of Technician - Base Maintenance, a full-time role suitable for candidates ranging from entry to mid-level experience. This position involves providing technical support in aircraft maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and servicing within a base-maintenance setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities on aircraft adhering to approved procedures and under supervision when necessary.
• Carry out inspections, servicing, repairs, parts replacement, and troubleshoot various aircraft systems and components.
• Support base maintenance tasks, heavy checks, modification projects, defect correction, and maintenance programs on aircraft.
• Interpret technical documents including Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMM), Structural Repair Manuals (SRM), Illustrated Parts Catalogues (IPC), wiring schematics, and related engineering documentation.
• Perform maintenance activities in line with approved work instructions, engineering orders, and official maintenance protocols.
• Diagnose issues involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, structural, and other aircraft sub-systems.
• Remove, install, inspect, and replace aircraft parts and components utilizing approved tools and equipment.
• Conduct functional checks and operational testing following maintenance interventions.
• Accurately document completed maintenance, inspections, defect identifications, and corrective measures taken.
• Ensure all maintenance records and technical paperwork comply with company and aviation regulatory standards.
• Assist licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers during inspection, fault-finding, repairs, and certification processes.
• Identify aircraft faults, damage, abnormalities, and potential safety issues, reporting them immediately.
• Maintain tools, ground support equipment, and work areas in safe, operational condition.
• Perform tool control procedures, equipment inspections, and calibration verifications as required.
• Handle, store, install, and remove aircraft components following approved protocols.
• Adhere strictly to aviation safety, quality assurance, and environmental protection procedures.
• Participate in inspections, defect investigations, modification initiatives, and upkeep improvements.
• Collaborate with Planning, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Stores, and other teams to facilitate timely aircraft readiness.
• Assist in aircraft recovery operations, troubleshooting, and correction of technical faults when needed.
• Maintain focus on human factors, FOD (Foreign Object Damage) prevention, safety, and best maintenance practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts aiming to enhance reliability, efficiency, safety, and turnaround time of maintenance activities.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Prior experience in Aircraft Maintenance, Base or Line Maintenance, Aviation Engineering, or related technical areas is desirable.
• Technical understanding of aircraft systems including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, structural, and avionics.
• Familiarity with maintenance, MRO, airline, or aviation engineering environments is advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals, technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation.
• Good knowledge of maintenance procedures like inspection, component replacement, and defect correction.
• Solid grasp of aviation safety protocols, quality benchmarks, and maintenance standards.
• Experience with AMM, SRM, IPC, MEL, CDL, engineering orders, and maintenance task cards is a plus.
• Competent in using aircraft maintenance tools, test devices, ground-support machinery, and workshop equipment safely.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in following technical instructions.
• Excellent record-keeping and documentation skills.
• Capability to work collaboratively with licensed engineers, technicians, inspectors, planners, and other relevant personnel.
• Dedicated to compliance with safety, quality, and professional standards.
• Prepared to work varying shifts including weekends, public holidays, and overtime in accordance with maintenance schedules.
• Physically able to operate in hangars and maintenance environments.
• Relevant aviation maintenance training, technical certifications, or formal qualifications in aircraft maintenance preferred.
• Holder of a CAAM Aircraft Maintenance Licence (AML) or equivalent authorization is advantageous depending on specific aircraft types and roles.
• Experience with specific commercial aircraft models such as Airbus, Boeing, ATR, or Embraer is beneficial.
• Diploma or accredited qualification in Aircraft Maintenance, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Avionics, or closely related disciplines is preferred.

Benefits and Career Growth

• Gain hands-on exposure to aircraft base and heavy maintenance, systems troubleshooting, and MRO operations.
• Work with commercial aircraft maintenance programs, inspections, repairs, modifications, and technical fault resolutions.
• Collaborate alongside experienced licensed engineers, inspectors, and aviation maintenance experts.
• Access technical training, type-specific familiarization, certification assistance, and professional development.
• Career advancement opportunities into senior technician, licensed engineer, supervisor, team leader, or managerial positions.
• Engage in a technically challenging, safety-oriented, and professional aviation workplace environment.
• Opportunity to specialize in aircraft systems, structures, engines, avionics, or other maintenance specialties.
• Competitive pay with shift allowances, incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package.