Precision Air Services Plc, Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Overview:
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 below:

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 Nafasi za kazi

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
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 Ajira mpya

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 nafasi za ajira

Closing Date:
Not later than 31st October 2018

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