Aircraft Technician - Assessment Days 2026

Synopsis

About the Role

At Etihad, we’re shaping the next decade of aviation. As part of our Journey 2030 strategy, we’re set to double our fleet, expand our network to over 125 destinations, and triple our passenger numbers.

We’re looking for experienced Aircraft Maintenance Technicians to join our Technical Operations team. This is your opportunity to work across one of the world’s most advanced and diverse fleets — contributing to the innovation and technical excellence powering Etihad’s next chapter.

It’s an exciting time to work for Etihad. We’re transforming the aviation industry through creativity, innovation and sustainability, pushing the boundaries to create a world of thoughtful choices for our guests on every journey. And just as we aspire to create meaningful experiences for our guests, we’re equally committed to delivering a remarkably thoughtful employee experience.

In this role, you will be responsible to perform aircraft maintenance tasks on Airbus and Boeing Aircrafts as per operational requirements to timely identify and rectify defects. 

Accountabilities

• Ensure maintenance is performed at the highest level in accordance with relevant technical Data and in that respect keeps him/herself updated on current and new Technical and Quality Notices issued also general/technical information.
• Ensure maximum attention is given to on-time performance, by assuring that all materials, tooling and equipment along with associated documentation is prepared in advance to the task in hand
• Inform and consult with Engineer as required to enable to maintain a complete overview of Aircraft
• Maintain a FOD free working area and clean up bay area before and after work
• Develop oneself and increase Aircraft knowledge with ultimate goal for further career development
• Accept appropriate training that will enable a more effective contribution
• Proactively participate in all Health and Safety matters
• Promote a reporting culture that aligns with the company's ethos
• Ensure that all unused serviceable and unserviceable items are returned to stores with the correct label attached
• Ensure any tooling or equipment used is duly cleaned and returned in serviceable condition, or clearly labeled if defective

Education & Experience

• Must have served an apprenticeship with an airline/ approved organization, or have received an equivalent formal training
• Minimum of 3-5+ years full-timehands-on experience within a Line/Light/Base Maintenance Environment working on commercial aircrafts - Airbus/Boeing.
• Must have experience working in an Airline Hub or MRO/Base Maintenance environment. 
• Able to perform tasks with high level of Quality and safety.
• Good communication skills and fluent in English
• Team player and ability work in multi-cultural environment.

If you believe you have what it takes and are excited to fast‑track your application, we’d love to meet you in person! Submit your application and join us at one of our Assessment Days: 

• April - Istanbul, Turkey
  
• May - Cairo, Egypt
• June - Indonesia

If you’re not available in these locations, we have additional Virtual and In-person events (Hong Kong, Philippines, Indonesia) coming up throughout the year dates to be announced soon.

About Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world’s leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad’s codeshare partners, Etihad’s network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. Etihad is recognised as one of the world’s leading airlines in response to COVID-19 and was the first airline in the world to fully vaccinate its crew on board.

Etihad sees tackling the climate crisis as the most important issue of our time, and through strategic partnerships with major global aviation brands and OEMs, Etihad is relentless in its pursuit of industry decarbonisation.

To learn more, visit etihad.com