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A leading company in the United Arab Emirates has announced an exciting opportunity for people seeking employment.
A leading company in the United Arab Emirates has announced an exciting opportunity for people seeking employment. Abu Dhabi-based aerospace company Sanad has said that its new GTF engine maintenance center in Al Ain will require more than 1,000 technical specialists. According to the report, the company aims to develop most of this workforce within the UAE through partnerships with universities, specialized trainee programs, and on-the-job training. In an interview with Khaleej Times, Sanad Group Chief Financial Officer and SVP of the Asset Management division Kashish Kohli said there is currently a severe shortage of skilled aviation workers worldwide.
He said the company would not rely solely on bringing in foreign workers from abroad to address this global challenge, adding that developing local talent is its top priority. He further said the company would work with universities to develop strong leadership and technical personnel from the ground up. According to the report, Sanad’s total workforce increased by 44 percent to 898 employees during the first half of 2026. During the same period, the company’s Emiratization rate stood at 36.9 percent, while UAE nationals accounted for 51.6 percent of senior leadership positions. According to Gulf media reports, Sanad is currently rapidly developing two state-of-the-art projects in Al Ain. One of them will become the world’s second-largest GTF engine maintenance center, covering more than 64,000 square meters, and is scheduled to officially begin operations in 2028.
The other facility, being built at a cost of AED 480 million and covering 17,600 square meters, will create more than 350 new jobs and is expected to begin supplying 65,000 repaired components annually by 2030. Kashish Kohli said the aviation industry is currently facing a “generational supercycle.” According to Oliver Wyman reports, the global commercial aircraft fleet is expected to grow from 30,000 aircraft to around 41,000 by 2035–2036. To avoid global supply chain pressures and delays, Sanad has expanded its repair and testing operations internally so that it can provide airlines with timely and improved support.
