The Operations Support Worker / Hangar Assistant supports the maintenance team by completing tasks as assigned by the Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Technician (LAMT) or their delegates. The role ensures all activities are conducted in accordance with Jet Aviation’s requirements and applicable Civil Aviation regulations.

• Working knowledge of hangar requirements and aircraft safety precautions.
• Experience working in and around an aircraft environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English. Any other language is an asset.
• Ability to obtain a UAE driver’s license.
• Attention to detail, efficiency, and proactive approach.
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Quality, Safety and Environment

• Ensure all assigned tasks are performed in compliance with company policies, procedures, and Civil Aviation regulations.
• Actively participate in the company’s Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) program and Safety Management System.

Maintenance Support

• Perform general hangar duties, including cleaning, organizing racking/storage, and replenishing consumables.
• Assist with aircraft-related duties such as cleaning, washing, lubrication, towing, and supporting technical staff with maintenance or repair tasks as directed.
• Support the paint shop with cleaning, sanding, stripping, preparation, masking, and application of pro seal as required.
• Assist with Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and tooling maintenance schedules as directed.
• Work away from base as required.
• Promptly inform the LAMT of any additional work requirements or defects noted during assigned tasks.

Regulatory and Compliance

Ensure all tasks are performed in compliance with Civil Aviation regulations and Jet Aviation’s Part 145 procedures.

Key Challenges

• Provide effective assistance to engineering staff to ensure timely completion of aircraft projects while maintaining a safe working environment.
• Support and participate in Jet Aviation’s Core Values and Safety, Security, and Environment policies and procedures as outlined in the Jet Aviation Governance and Policies Manual.
• Complete all assigned tasks in compliance with regulatory, company, and customer requirements.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, or sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds overhead. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must be able to work in both a heavy maintenance environment and in upscale customer areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, with occasionally high volume when aircraft arrive or depart. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration and may occasionally encounter fuel fumes. The employee must be willing and able to work in all types of weather conditions. The hangar environment may be extremely hot or cold during certain seasons of the year.