Aircraft Technician – Assessment Day, Colombo

About the role

Etihad is recruiting experienced Aircraft Maintenance Technicians for its Technical Operations team, with an assessment day in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The role involves performing aircraft maintenance on Airbus and Boeing aircraft to identify and fix defects in line with operational requirements. The position is based in Abu Dhabi, and full relocation is provided.

Key responsibilities

• Perform aircraft maintenance on Airbus and Boeing aircraft according to operational requirements.
• Keep maintenance up to date with technical data, quality notices and general technical information.
• Prioritise on-time performance by preparing materials, tools, equipment and documentation in advance.
• Inform and consult the engineer so they have a complete overview of the aircraft.
• Maintain a FOD-free working area and clean the bay before and after work.
• Accept training and take part proactively in health and safety matters.
• Return unused serviceable and unserviceable items to stores with the correct label, and return tools and equipment clean and serviceable.

Required profile

• Apprenticeship with an airline or approved organisation, or equivalent formal training.
• 3 to 5+ years of full-time hands-on experience in line, light or base maintenance on commercial Airbus/Boeing aircraft.
• Experience in an airline hub or MRO/base maintenance environment.
• Fluent English and good communication skills.
• Able to work in a multi-cultural environment.