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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

مهندس صيانة طائرات

Keeps aircraft safe to fly through inspections, repairs and certification.

102Programmes in the UAE0Current job openings4Scholarships
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Career overview

What they do

Aircraft maintenance engineers inspect, repair and certify airframes, engines and avionics for airlines and maintenance organisations, under General Civil Aviation Authority licensing.

Typical responsibilities

  • Inspect aircraft systems
  • Diagnose and repair faults
  • Follow maintenance manuals precisely
  • Certify aircraft for flight
  • Keep detailed records

Skills you'll need

Mechanical aptitudePrecisionSafety disciplineTechnical EnglishTeamwork

How much it relies on

MathematicsMedium
TechnologyMedium
ScienceHigh

Work style

IndependentTeam-based
TheoreticalHands-on
FieldworkLaboratory

Advantages

  • Major airline and MRO hub
  • Licensed, portable skill
  • Hands-on technical work

Disadvantages

  • Shift work at airports
  • Heavy responsibility
  • Licensing exams

Growth & future opportunities

Editorial view: anchored by the UAE's large airline fleets and maintenance centres.

Career content is written by the Masari editorial team. Last reviewed 21 Oct 2026.

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Study in the UAE

Programs at UAE institutions that lead to this career.

Average tuition

AED 77,600 per year on average for bachelor's programmes with published fees (AED 36,000–162,203, 23 programmes).

Master's: around AED 4,480 per credit hour (5 programmes).

From each university's official fee schedule. Yearly figures for per-credit schedules assume a full-time load of 30 credit hours. Excludes housing, books and other fees.

102 programs at 28 institutions

Programs and accreditation come from the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) register of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Tuition and duration appear once verified on the university's own program page; always confirm admission details with the university.

Scholarships for this path

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ADNOC Accelerator Program Scholars

ADNOC · Employer

Partial or discountUAE nationalsIn the UAEBachelor's · Master's

ADNOC support for high-potential Emiratis at approved UAE universities.

Dates not confirmedVerified· 22 Oct 2026
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Emirates Aviation University scholarships

Emirates Aviation University · University

Full tuition onlyUAE nationalsInternational studentsUAE residentsIn the UAEBachelor's · Master'sMinimum 95%

Chancellor's Scholarship of up to 100% tuition, for up to 10 new students a year.

Dates not confirmedVerified· 22 Oct 2026
Official page

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