AIRPORT ATTENDANT – Tanzania Airports Authority

Tanzania Airports Authority (TAA) is a Government Executive Agency established to operate, manage, maintain and develop Government owned airports with a commercially oriented Management style

8.22      AIRPORT ATTENDANT – 16 POSTS

8.22.1  WORK STATIONS: TAA Airstrips.

8.22.2      DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·    Collect statistical data on aircraft movements, passengers and cargo tonnage that passes through the airport accurately and in a timely manner,

·    Records aircraft landings and departures accurately,

·    Collect revenue where necessary following the approved procedures including landing and parking charges and passenger service charge from adhoc flights, and ensure safe custody until it is remitted to the finance office,

·    Assists the Regional Airports Manager in the onsite supervision of projects at the airfield,

·    Prepare monthly reports detailing information on the airfield’s performance and status,

·    Ensure cleanliness of airfield and protection of the airfield and conducts 24 hours runway inspection before any aircraft landing and takeoff,

·    Ensures that the grass is cut to approved height and that the general upkeep of the airfield is according to approved standards,

·    Gathers information on bird strike incidents and sightings continuously and documents appropriately,

·    Monitors community activities regularly to ensure reduction in bird population around the airport and encroachment on airport land,

·    Contribute to any community activities that could lead directly or indirectly, to bird control,

·    Liaise with aviation security in ensuring safety of the airfield and airport users,

· Liaise with  district authorities regarding  VIP visits and condition of the airport,

· Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

8.22.3 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

·    Ordinary Level Certificate and or Certificate in Technical subjects.

·    Knowledge of basic airport emergency and security procedures, basic Civil Aviation Regulations for Airport Operations and basic airport operations including parking of aircraft and fire prevention will be an added advantage.

·    Not more than 35 years of age.

8.22.4 REMUNERATION

Salary scale:             TAA SCALE 3.

NB: GENERAL CONDITIONS

i.        All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old, however, should also observe the age limit for each position where indicated.

ii.       Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact, postal address, e-mail and telephone numbers.

iii.     Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.

iv.     The title of the position and institution applied for should be written in the subject of the application letter and marked on the envelope; short of which will make the application invalid.

v.       Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of academic certificates:

-       Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.

-       Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.

-       Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.

-       Computer Certificate

-       Professional certificates from respective boards

-       One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.

vi.     FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED

vii.    Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.

viii.   Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate to legal action

ix.     Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.

x.       Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should not apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC. 45/257/01/D/140 dated 30^th November, 2010.

xi.     Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.

xii.    Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.

xiii.   Certificates from foreign examination bodies for ordinary or advanced level education should be certified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA)

xiv.   Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)

xv.    Deadline for application is 10^th  September, 2014 at 3:30 p.m

xvi.   Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate

xvii. Women are highly encouraged to apply

xviii.  Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview

xix.   Application letters should be written in Swahili or English

APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:

Secretary	OR	Katibu
Public Service Recruitment		Sekretarieti ya Ajira katika
Secretariat,		Utumishi wa Umma
P. O. Box 63100		S. L. P 63100,
DAR ES SALAAM.		DAR ES SALAAM.