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<br /> <p>The Emirates Group is a highly profitable business with a turnover of approximately US$ 12 billion and over 50,000 employees. The Group comprises of dnata, the successful Airport Ground Services and Travel Industry division, and Emirates, the Group's rapidly expanding and award winning international Airline. Emirates global network now sees it flying to over 110 destinations across 6 continents, operating a modern fleet of over 150 wide-bodied aircraft. Today the Airline has orders worth over US$ 68 billion for 200 more of the latest aircraft, with plans to operate to many more destinations in the months and years ahead. Essential to our continued business success as we expand will be the ongoing employment of high quality people to join our multi-cultural team of over 150 nationalities. <br /> <br />Dubai, a tourism centre and modern cosmopolitan city with high standards of healthcare, education and leisure pursuits for residents offers those we hire one of the most desirable lifestyle locations in the world. In addition to lifestyle and tax free salary benefits, the Emirates Group also offers professional development opportunities to help employees develop new skills and grow their careers successfully. Discover your future!<b> <br /> <br />The Position:</b> <br />Monitor and control all maintenance activities in GSE as directed by the relevant Line Manager. <br />Ensures that all equipments, machineries and vehicles of Dnata/EK and Other Airlines are fully operational and reliable. <br />Ensure compliance to safe practices and promote safety awareness amongst the staff. <br /> <br /><b>Job Outline <br /></b> </p><ul> <li>Monitor and control all maintenance activities in GSE to ensure that the maintenance work and repairs are performed as per the manufacturer's recommendations/standards and ensures the provision of a support operation to meet the 24 / 7 needs of the various DN Airport Operation sections, EK engineering, EK Sky Cargo, other airlines and companies utilizing the services of GSE. </li><li>Periodically inspect and audit the work carried out to ensure it meets the standards required, relevant ISO and safety procedures and to resolve any operational issues. </li><li>Ensure that serviceability tests and quality checks are carried out after completion of maintenance work, in order to certify the equipment suitable for use by operations. This will include but not limited to (snag rectifications, modifications, engine and transmission overhaul, control, electronic, electrical and hydraulic system repairs). </li><li>Manage and lead the GSE maintenance team, with respect to safety compliance, work performance, staff training and development. </li><li>Continually improve the operational efficiency and recommend processes to eliminate repetitive breakdowns or failures thus ensuring maximum serviceability of the equipment plant, machineries and vehicles. </li><li>Identify and agree in conjunction with the GSE Material Planning Controller and the P & L Technical Stores supervisory staff the spare parts, materials and consumables requirements. Where necessary and possible have manufactured obsolete spare parts in order to keep equipment plant, machineries and vehicles operational. </li><li>Support the relevant Line Manager during the preparation of annual budget by accurately forecasting resource requirements to ensure maximum efficiency and productivity. </li><li>Ensures optimal utilization of the Maintenance Management System and other systems and procedures put in place and provide periodic feedback to the relevant Line Manager. </li><li>Engage in projects/specialised tasks as directed by the relevant line manager. <br /> <br /><b>Salary & Benefits:</b>We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams, the local currency of the UAE. The Dirham is linked to the Special Drawing Right of the International Monetary Fund. It has been held constant against the US dollar since the end of 1980 at a mid-rate of approximately US$1= Dh3.66. Besides travel benefits normally associated with an airline, more information on employee benefits is available within the 'Working Here' section of this site. By viewing the 'Dubai Lifestyle' section in the site you can also consider the benefits of Dubai as a location to live and work in. <br /> <br /> <br /><b>Experience and Qualifications:</b>Degree or Honours (12 3 or equivalent) <br />Qualifications: Degree in Engineering Discipline (automobile, mechanical, electrical or electronic) <br />Experience: 5 years experience within a large maintenance organization, ideally aviation ground support and/or Cargo handling industry Or 'A' level with 8 years work experience as above. <br />Airport Operations.Other 5 Years <br /> <br /><b>To Apply:</b>To express your interest in the above vacancy please apply on-line by clicking below, and complete our application form. We will then consider your application and contact you should we wish to shortlist you for an interview. Should you not receive an invitation for an interview within 5 weeks please assume that on this occasion you have been unsuccessful. We will retain your details for 12 months unless advised otherwise and re-consider you for future opportunities as they arise. Please also note that if you are not shortlisted you can also update your application at anytime and apply for other opportunities. Thank you for your interest in a career with the Emirates Group. </li> </ul> Please click the Apply now button and search for reference:MC/MH/19872