Emirates Recruits Airbus, Boeing Engineers in Singapore

Emirates, one of the world’s leading and largest airlines with a fleet of over 260 aircraft, requires extensive maintenance facilities to keep all its jets in the air. With maintenance engineers and human resources becoming increasingly difficult to find, Emirates will head to Singapore next week to begin its first engineering recruitment roadshow on the island for 2024.

Emirates Airlines needs 600 engineers

When Dubai-based Emirates launches something new, it usually does so on a grand scale, as befits the world’s largest operator of the Airbus A380 megajumbo jet. The airline needs to find 600 aircraft engineers around the world to keep its planes operating reliably, and will build a new We are planning to recruit human resources.

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Yesterday, Emirates announced that a recruitment exhibition will be held on Tuesday 20th February and Wednesday 21st February, and interested engineers can register online to receive an invitation to the roadshow. Emirates is recruiting for all types of aircraft technicians, qualified aircraft engineers and engineering support to be based in Dubai.

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The company is investing $950 million to build a new ultra-modern engineering facility at Dubai World Central, which will become one of the world’s largest and most advanced maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) centers. Become. The new center will become a center of excellence for civil aviation engineering services in the Middle East and has the potential to provide additional capacity to other airlines.

A rewarding career awaits

Rashed Alfajir, Emirates Country Manager for Singapore and Brunei, said engineers can enjoy a rewarding career working on the world’s largest wide-body aircraft. “This includes Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s, and we will soon begin receiving A350s and 777Xs.”

“Our engineering team will have the opportunity to work, learn and push boundaries in technology and innovation at this new facility, which will be one of the largest and most advanced facilities in commercial aviation. We also provide specialized aircraft engineering services. ”

The new Emirates Engineering facility is expected to be completed in 2027 and will cover over 1 million square meters and support Emirates’ fleet and operational requirements into the 2040s. These engineers, who will be hired in Singapore next week, will perform routine aircraft checks, bespoke paint jobs, light to heavy maintenance programs, engine repairs and testing, cabin interior adjustments and aircraft modifications. Central to the facility’s success.

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Adding further details, Emirates said potential licensed aircraft engineers have experience and skills in base maintenance, line maintenance and overhaul workshops. The roles available include routine maintenance and detailed heavy maintenance of Emirates’ A380 and Boeing 777 fleets, as well as other global airlines’ aircraft, with Emirates Engineering We have third-party maintenance agreements with 30 airlines.

Aircraft Technicians perform maintenance work on both Emirates and third-party aircraft under the guidance of licensed aircraft engineers. To qualify for this role, a candidate must complete a certified apprenticeship in civil aircraft maintenance or equivalent and she must have at least 5 years’ experience in this role. Emirates is recruiting for engineering support roles in Dubai, with roles ranging from production planning and materials management to quality assurance.

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