Aircraft Technician – Line Maintenance (Melbourne)

About the role

Emirates Engineering’s Line Maintenance team in Melbourne is responsible for servicing, repairing and performing unscheduled maintenance on the airline’s A380 and B777 fleet as well as third‑party aircraft. The Aircraft Technician works under the direction of a Licensed Aircraft Engineer to ensure safety, regulatory compliance and on‑time performance.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, maintenance and approved structural repairs on aircraft, engines and components following manufacturer procedures.
• Perform fluid replenishment, aircraft refuelling, system charging and servicing as required.
• Replace components and execute maintenance tasks as directed by the supervisor.
• Assist Licensed Aircraft Engineers with walk‑around checks, troubleshooting, defect rectification and modifications using job cards.
• Maintain clean work areas, enforce FOD control and adhere to airport safety regulations, including holding a valid airport driving permit.
• Document work and communicate aircraft/component status to the team.

Required profile

• Ability to read and interpret Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Illustrated Parts Catalogue (IPC) and Component Maintenance Manual (CMM).
• Understanding of airport manoeuvring area requirements and safety procedures.
• Commitment to a safety‑first culture and good housekeeping practices.

Required skills

• Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) usage
• Illustrated Parts Catalogue (IPC) usage
• Component Maintenance Manual (CMM) usage
• Aircraft refuelling and fluid replenishment procedures
• System charging and servicing
• Component replacement techniques
• FOD prevention and housekeeping