Job Opportunity at Precision Air, Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Precision Air Services Plc is a fast-growing private Tanzanian airline which operates in Partnership with Kenya Airways, with its strategy to expand wings beyond East Africa and Africa.

In order to keep our services at a higher level and meet our customers’ maximum satisfaction, we wish to invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill in this challenging position.

POSITION:LICENSED AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER 
REPORTS TO:HEAD OF MAINTENANCE
DUTY STATION:DAR ES SALAAM.
ROLE PURPOSE OF THE STATEMENT

Carry out and certify all inspection, repair, replacement tasks on aircraft & aircraft systems and perform certification within his/her dual scope of approval in accordance with TCAA and company regulations at an optimized cost for the business whilst upholding high safety standards to maintain schedule integrity

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSBILITIES

Assess defects on aircraft, troubleshoot, rectify and

Certify within the dual scope approval for timely release of aircraft to maintain schedule integrity

Carry out scheduled maintenance checks and service bulletins and certify within the dual scope approval for safe and timely release of aircraft within planned downtime for continued airworthiness.

Carry out inspection, repair, replacement, overhaul, modification and testing of aircraft components and aircraft tools and certify within the two component ATA cluster approval for optimal turn-around time to ensure continuous availability of serviceable component.

Carry out and certify maintenance on cabin utilities and i.f.e. systems for utmost customer satisfaction and comfort

Identify and requisition of the required parts

Carry out and certify duplicate inspections on safety critical systems of the aircraft and engines within the single scope approval to ensure system integrity

Report incidents / accident occurrences as per company procedures

Ensure that maintenance tasks are recorded accurately & signed for in order to maintain correct & up to date aircraft history /data

Adhere to the company safety, health and environmental policy

Co-ordinate aircraft towing to and from hangars by communicating with the tower

Apron control and operating the necessary aircraft systems for safe and timely

Movement of the aircraft

Supervise team of technicians

Develop technicians for improved competency/ efficiency

Any other duty as assigned by supervisor

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

On time performance

Number of adds raised/cleared

Number of incidents / accidents

Quality audits

No fault found rate on removed components

Optimal material and resource usage

Feedback from peers

Technicians competency

Licences and approvals

COMPETENCIES:

Strong team player

Proactive

Work under time pressure to maintain flight schedules

Have proven integrity, transparency and accountability

Ability to handle multiple tasks without compromising quality

Ability to work independently in hostile environment

Leadership quality

Strong interpersonal communication skills

Analytical

Safety conscious

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE

Diploma / Degree in the relevant engineering discipline and an approved

Apprenticeship program or diploma in the relevant engineering discipline for at least three years

Working experience in aircraft maintenance

Either dual LWTR plus approval on at least one aircraft type or approval on two components ATA clusters

At least two years as an approved technician

In depth knowledge on aircraft systems

Proficiency in computer applications

Inspection and troubleshooting technique

Supervisory skills

Knowledgeable on TCAA regulations

Knowledgeable on PW procedures

Human factors knowledge

Closing Date:
Not later than 28th August 2019

Mode of Application:
If you feel you meet the above requirements please send your application and CV to the address below. Only short‐listed applicants will be contacted.

Head of Human Resources and Administration 
Precision Air Services Plc
Mail Box 70770
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
E‐mail:pwrecruit@precisionairtz.com