Technician - Lighting

Date Posted:

2026-09-22

Country:

United Arab Emirates

Location:

AE-DU-DUBAI-002 ~ Rd 36-Rm Jafza South Plot-S50604 Jebel Ali Free Zone ~ JEBEL ALI FREE ZONE

Position Role Type:

Onsite

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Essential Responsibilities:

Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and test aircraft lighting components and assemblies.

Perform maintenance in accordance with CMMs, AMMs, SRMs, technical instructions, and other approved data.

Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults using appropriate test equipment and tooling.

Carry out functional and operational testing after repair to ensure components meet required specifications.

Accurately record inspection findings, repair actions, test results, and component status in the applicable MRO system.

Maintain proper tool control, FOD prevention, ESD precautions, and good housekeeping within the work area.

Ensure all tools and test equipment used are serviceable and within calibration requirements.

Identify non-conformances, unusual findings, and repair limitations and escalate them to the appropriate personnel.

Support troubleshooting and development of new repair capabilities and processes.

Follow company procedures, safety requirements, quality standards, and Part-145 requirements.

Maintain productivity and turnaround targets while ensuring quality and airworthiness requirements are not compromised.

Support continuous improvement activities, including reduction of rework, NFF findings, turnaround time, and customer escapes.

Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and other MRO cells when required.

Experience / Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience is required.

Ability to utilize computer systems (MS Office, Etc.) to input & retrieve information.

Must be available for overtime, including extended workdays and weekends.

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Technical diploma/certificate in Aviation Maintenance, Electrical/Electronics, or a related field.

Previous experience in aircraft component MRO, preferably with aircraft lighting systems.

Ability to read and interpret CMMs, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.

Knowledge of electrical/electronic troubleshooting and test equipment.

Familiarity with aviation quality and safety requirements, preferably Part-145.

Good attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Ability to work effectively within a team and meet operational targets.

Working Conditions:

100% of time spent on production floor with occasional loud noise, requiring safety glasses.

Constant daily exposure to adhesive and solvent vapors. 

Constant daily pushing and pulling of material.

Minimal exposure to machinery with moving parts.

Ability to use and manipulate clamps, brushes (with gloves on), pushers, scissors, seam tape and talc.

May need to carry materials.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.]

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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