The airline is looking to onboard Workshop Technicians via Roadshow in Colombo on 10 March
Emirates, the world’s largest international and most profitable airline, is continuing its global search for top-tier aircraft technical talent, with Sri Lanka confirmed as its next destination. The airline will host information sessions in Colombo on 10 March 2026 for skilled and aspiring Workshop Technicians interested in joining its engineering workforce based at its hub in Dubai.
The roadshow forms part of the Emirates Group’s global recruitment drive to onboard 17,300 professionals across 350 roles during the current financial year. The initiative underscores the Group’s strategic focus on strengthening its technical capabilities and further elevating maintenance standards across its international fleet.
Both experienced and aspiring workshop technicians are invited to attend the Colombo session, where Emirates’ recruiters will outline details of the role, remuneration, benefits and life in Dubai. Attendees will also have the opportunity to engage directly with the airline’s engineers and managers to gain practical insights into working life, career progression and professional development within Emirates. Interested candidates are required to register in advance at: www.emiratesgroupcareers.com/engineering/.
Jaber Mohamed, Emirates Country Manager for Sri Lanka and Maldives, said: “Dubai offers our engineers the chance to build meaningful, long-term careers while working on the world’s largest fleet of widebody aircraft within a truly international team environment. Our US$950 million investment in a state-of-the-art engineering complex at Dubai World Central reflects the scale of our ambition. This next-generation facility, set to be among the largest and most sophisticated in commercial aviation, will provide the full spectrum of specialised aircraft engineering services. It will give our technical professionals an exceptional platform to deepen their expertise, embrace innovation and support Emirates’ expanding global operations with the highest standards of safety and performance.”
Emirates Engineering
Emirates Engineering is among the world’s most technologically advanced aircraft maintenance facilities. GCAA CAR V approved, Emirates Engineering supports the airline’s fleet of Airbus and Boeing aircraft, which are the world’s largest, and the fleet of 30 other airlines through third-party maintenance contracts.
Engineering the future
Construction on Phase 1 of Emirates’ engineering facility at Dubai World Central began in 2024 with an expected completed time of 2027. Spread over 1 million square metres, it is purpose-built to support Emirates’ aircraft fleet and operating requirements into the 2040s. It will also be a centre of excellence for commercial aviation engineering services in the Middle East, with spare capacity potentially offered to other airline operators. Emirates engineers will be at the very heart of this groundbreaking facility, from leading routine aircraft checks, bespoke paint jobs, light to heavy maintenance programmes, and engine repair and testing, to carrying out full cabin interior fitouts and aircraft conversions.
Salary and benefits
Emirates offers a competitive tax-free salary, eligibility for profit share, excellent medical insurance, life insurance, education allowance and concessional cargo and deeply discounted flight tickets for self, family and friends. Employees also have access to the Emirates Platinum card that offers a range of exclusive privileges and discounts to employees and dependents across thousands of brand and retail stores, clubs, clinics, hospitality outlets, locally and globally.
Those who join will lead a cosmopolitan lifestyle in vibrant Dubai, living with 200 nationalities in a city renowned for its hotels, restaurants, food scene, leisure activities and for being one of the safest in the world.
Workshop technician (Cabin) https://www.emiratesgroupcareers.com/search-and-apply/21681
Workshop Technician is responsible for carrying out maintenance/ calibration tasks on Emirates and third-party aircraft components/ tools and equipment in accordance with company procedures and regulations. The job holder works as part of a team under the direction and guidance of the assigned supervisor/ Engineer within the appropriate trade/cross trade disciplines for which they have been trained.
The opportunity to join Emirates is just one click away. To learn more about the eligibility and apply, visit the Emirates careers page at www.emiratesgroupcareers.com/engineering/.
