Aircraft Appearance Mechanic at Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways is hiring a full-time Aircraft Appearance Mechanic in Abu Dhabi. What you will do: - Oversee pest control and fumigation work across the Etihad fleet and partner airlines, so aircraft meet disinsection rules. - Operate the Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) for exterior dry wash and technical cleaning. - Plan the pest control schedule and the exterior cleaning workload. - Follow the aircraft maintenance manuals and job cards, and sign off work only after it is checked by the certifying staff. - Use company safety gear and tools correctly and follow airport safety rules. Practical notes: the posting asks for two years in a live aviation environment in ramp operations, with knowledge of aircraft disinsection and pest control, and experience handling a MEWP. A UAE driving licence is preferred. Good English is needed. The listing does not show a salary or a closing date. It does not say who pays for visa or medical, so ask during the hiring process. Etihad's posting warns that it never asks for bank details or payment during recruitment. Apply only through the official link on this page. Real employers never ask for money for a job, a visa or an interview.
Requirements
- Basic aviation familiarity, or an apprenticeship
- 2 years working in live aviation ramp operations
- Knowledge of aircraft disinsection and pest control in line and hangar work
- Experience operating a MEWP (mobile elevated work platform)
- Good spoken and written English; UAE driving licence preferred