AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERS ATR 42/72 (2 POSTS)

Precision Air Services Plc is a fast growing private Tanzanian airline which operates in Partnership with Kenya Airways, with its strategies 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:                    AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERS ATR 42/72 (2 POSTS)

REPORTS TO:                MANAGER 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 defect s 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 28^th January 2015

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.

Director of Human Resources and Administration Precision Air Services Plc

Mail Box 70770 Dar es Salaam

E‐mail:pwrecruit@precisionairtz.com