Ground Support Equipment Supervisor

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Requires 10 years schooling or equivalent, or a formal technical apprenticeship certificate in a mechanical discipline. Must have 6 years of extensive experience in aircraft ground support equipment maintenance and operations, with thorough knowledge of engineering practices, procedures, and complex aircraft tools. Also requires thorough knowledge of aircraft component logistics and safe handling practices, strong knowledge of aircraft equipment functional applications, and the ability to process aircraft maintenance support assignments in a structured manner. A valid UAE driving license and basic computer skills are also necessary.

Job description / Role Job Type Full Time Job Location Dubai, UAE Nationality Any Nationality Salary Not Specified Gender Not Specified Arabic Fluency Not Specified Job Function Engineering - Mechanical & Aeronautical Company Industry Aviation, Airlines & Aerospace Job purpose At Emirates, we believe in connecting the world, to and through, our global hub in Dubai; and in constantly innovating to ensure our customers ‘fly better’. Emirates Engineering is a cutting-edge aircraft maintenance facility, GCAA CAR V approved, supporting Emirates’ vast Airbus and Boeing fleet and thirty other airlines through third-party contracts. Our highly qualified team excels in maintenance, engineering, quality, planning, and logistics, setting industry standards with an unwavering commitment to safety and excellence. The ground support equipment supervisor will organise and deliver ground support equipment (GSE) onsite support to all scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance activities in accordance with customer (base maintenance, line maintenance and other aircraft maintenance departments including third party airlines) requirements. Assist and contribute in updating GSE procedures, in order to improve on operational safety and quality standards. Ensure that the standards and procedures set in the EPM (Engineering Procedures Manual) are adhered to, in all areas of operations. In this role you will: Organise resources to effectively deliver GSE support to line maintenance, base maintenance, overhaul workshops and others to customers to ensure that all aircraft and component maintenance activities are supported in a professional manner. Organise and perform inspection of major / specialised equipment prior to allocation on aircraft. This is critical to ensure that all aircraft maintenance projects receive equipment in fully functional and serviceable condition. Manage equipment defects and troubleshooting tasks during aircraft maintenance activities on-site. Ensure that line maintenance, base maintenance and all other departments are backed by rapid service delivery to meet aircraft schedules in accordance to order of priority and service precedence. Provide on job training to junior staff in order to maximise skills and increase productivity. Supervise aircraft component logistics support tasks ensuring all such activities are performed safely and in accordance with outlined procedures. Lead the GSE team during outstation deployments for aircraft maintenance support. This involves dedicated attention for equipment preparation, support and repacking in a well organised and controlled manner to ensure efficient support delivery and management of equipment. Monitor and control quality of work carried out by GSE staff and ensure safety procedures are adhered to. Provide input regarding performance of staff in terms of their competencies and initiate appropriate actions. Actively participate in the aircraft crash recovery. Should be fully conversant with equipment operations, logistics and deployment procedures. Qualification To be considered for this role, you must meet the below requirements: 10 years schooling or equivalent. Or equivalent formal technical apprenticeship certificate in mechanical discipline. 6 years extensive experience in aircraft ground support equipment maintenance and operations. Thorough knowledge of engineering practices, procedure and operation of complex aircraft tools. Thorough knowledge of aircraft component logistic and safe handling practices. Strong knowledge of aircraft equipment functional applications. Ability to process aircraft maintenance support assignments in a structured manner. Valid UAE driving licence. Good standard of English (written and spoken). Basic computer skills. Safety sensitive role Yes Details of safety sensitive role ENA Working at height - Yes Exposure to hazardous energy systems - Yes Heavy lifting - Yes Working in areas with motorised mobile equipment - Yes Work in confined spaces - Yes Contact with contaminations materials (humans, animals, chemicals) - Yes Contact with dangerous goods - Yes Work in an extremely noisy environment - Yes Work in heat - Yes Working with pressurised substances - Yes Exposure to fixed protruding sharp objects - Yes Exposure to contact with moving or falling objects - Yes Airport driving permit - Yes Salary and benefits Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotel stays around the world. Find out what it’s like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city. About the Company A fast-growing international airline with one of the youngest fleets in the sky and more than 400 awards for excellence worldwide. Apply Now