B2 - Technician - Sri Lanka Recruitment Event

Special Note – Sri Lanka Recruitment Event

This vacancy is linked to Air Arabia’s upcoming invitation-only Engineering Recruitment Event in Colombo, Sri Lanka.  Candidates should apply to this vacancy only if they are available to attend the recruitment event in Colombo, Sri Lanka mid November 2026, subject to being shortlisted and invited by Air Arabia.  Full event details, including venue, date, timing and interview schedule, will be shared only with shortlisted candidates prior to the event.

If you are interested in similar Air Arabia opportunities but are not available to attend the Sri Lanka event, please apply separately to the relevant non-event vacancy on the Air Arabia careers site.

Job Purpose

The successful candidate will assist the Engineer in carrying out avionics maintenance tasks on Air Arabia and third-party aircraft. The role includes supporting inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, defect rectification, and component replacement related to aircraft avionics and electrical systems.  The position is responsible for performing assigned maintenance activities and recording completed work accurately and in a timely manner, in full compliance with Air Arabia procedures and applicable regulatory requirements, maintaining the required standards of safety, quality, and airworthiness.

Key Result Responsibilities

Operational Excellence

• Reviews assigned task cards with the Engineer-in-Charge to gain full understanding of the work, priorities, documentation requirements and cautions, prior to starting work. 


• Prepares and performs scheduled aircraft maintenance according to assigned task cards, ensuring that the required documentation, parts, tools and GSE are obtained and used per issued instructions.


• Carries out aircraft test and inspection tasks to the standard necessary to fully identify and record any defects or damage in accordance with approved maintenance procedures.


• Carries out repairs, component replacements and tests as instructed by assigned task cards fully in accordance with approved data and procedures and as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge.


• Ensures proper tooling / equipment is drawn from stores to perform tasks, returning all of it in good condition following completion of work.


• Regularly reports the status of assigned tasks to the Engineer-in-Charge and alerts him or her to any problems with aircraft condition or with the execution of the work.


• Demonstrates high level of consideration to housekeeping standards in all tasks performed.

Safety

• Manages the safety of own assigned maintenance tasks, ensuring all published mandatory precautions are taken prior to commencing work and during task execution.


• Takes positive steps to protect self and other persons in the area of the maintenance activity from any possible injury, including the use of proper GSE and protective equipment.


• Pays attention to human factors aspects of maintenance, ensuring that work interruption procedures are followed and that adequate access and lighting is used for maintenance and inspections.

Reputation and Teamwork

• Internal Customer Service: provides helpful information and support to own team and to other department personnel involved with managing scheduled maintenance checks.


• Representing Air Arabia: presents a positive and competent image of technical professionalism to other companies’ personnel and customers.

Cost Awareness

• Maintains positive awareness to the cost of aircraft maintenance including use of time and materials. Minimises unnecessary waste of consumable material and part repair cost by avoiding unnecessary damage and repeat work during maintenance.

Qualifications (Academic, training, languages)

• Qualified and experienced Civil Aircraft Maintenance Technician.


• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English to a good standard for technical communications.


• Able to demonstrate solid basic understanding of Avionics maintenance theory and practice.


• Ability to obtain UAE Driver’s License.

Work Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience performing maintenance on large commercial aircraft, preferably Airbus types.


• At least 2 years’ experience in a Line Maintenance environment.


• Good Avionics Maintenance Knowledge and experience.


• Able to demonstrate solid basic understanding of Avionics Systems Maintenance theory and practice


• Competent using specialised Avionics test equipment, computers and software tools.