JOBS AT TCAA , AIRWORTHINESS DEVELOPMENTAL INSPECTOR

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
MINISTRY OF WORKS, TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION
TANZANIA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY

The Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority, (TCAA) was established by the enactment of

the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority Act 2003 Cap 80 (R.E 2006) to regulate the civil

aviation industry in the United Republic of Tanzania in order to ensure effective

implementation of Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) as provided in

the Annexes of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The Authority is

also responsible for economic regulation of the activities of persons and institutions

providing air transport services and aeronautical airport services. In addition the

Authority provides air navigation services in Tanzania.

To meet this mandate of regulating and overseeing the functions of the aviation

industry in an efficient, sustainable and cost-effective manner, TCAA invites

applications from suitably qualified Tanzanian Citizens to fill in the following vacant

positions;

DIVISION OF SAFETY REGULATION

B.1 JOB TITLE: AIRWORTHINESS DEVELOPMENTAL INSPECTOR

(I POSITION)

Reporting: Reports to the Chief Airworthiness Inspector

Main function of the job:

To conduct safety oversight in accordance with the Civil Aviation

(Airworthiness) Regulations under supervision of a qualified Airworthiness

Inspector. The incumbent will undergo training for inspectorate functions under

the ITS protocol or equivalent system / To process applications for aviation

personnel licenses, authorizations, examinations, training and any other

personnel license matters in line with approved regulations and standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The recruited candidate will undergo training to qualify and be assigned job

functions in the airworthiness inspectorate section which includes the

following duties:-

1. To conduct Surveillance of aircraft for certificate of airworthiness renewals

and reparation of detailed reports on inspections and surveillance activities

2. To conduct routine surveillance of work performed in the hangars,

workshops and repair facilities of approved airworthiness organizations

3. To review of continued airworthiness documents (maintenance manuals,

flight manuals)

4. To report defects noted to aircraft operators/owners and approved

airworthiness organizations for remedial actions

5. To monitor airworthiness certification to ensure that they are carried out by

persons who are properly authorized and that certifications made are for

the purpose and in accordance to the requirements of the applicable

airworthiness regulations

6. To familiarize with the contents of all airworthiness directives, service

bulletins and similar documents in respect of the aircraft, power plants and

equipment and monitor extent of implementation

7. To monitor the implementation of the relevant airworthiness regulations

issued by the authority

8. To perform any other related duties as assigned by Supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in either aeronautical, mechanical, electrical, electronic or

telecommunication or equivalent academic qualifications. He/she must

possess aircraft maintenance engineer’s licenses, ratings or appropriate

approvals, commensurate with their job responsibilities, i.e, Category A and C

(mechanical) Licenses with airframe and power plant ratings, category X or R

(Avionics) License with ratings in Electrical, Instrument or Radio.

Minimum experience:

Must have (3) three years working experience in an Aircraft Maintenance

Organization as aircraft maintenance engineer.

Salary: Within salary grade of TCAA SS.7

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

 Successful candidates will be appointed initially under a one year probation period

and thereafter upon confirmation, on a unspecified or specified period contract

depending on the age of the employee.

 All employees of the Authority are required to observe the TCAA Code of

Conduct.

 Other terms and conditions of service are as promulgated in the TCAA Staff

Rules.

 TCAA is an equal opportunity employer.

 Applicants for the positions of Director Air Navigation Services and Director

Economic Regulation who applied in the previous advertisement may re-apply

 Only successful candidates will be contacted.

 Shortlisted candidates will be required to meet their own costs of travel,

accommodation and other matters in relation to the interview

Mode of Application

Qualifying candidates should apply or lodge their applications at the address below

enclosing:

 Updated Curriculum Vitae;

 Copies of certificates including birth certificate;

 Two recent passport size photographs;

 Contact address of candidates including telephone number(s) and email

addresses; and

 Names and contact address of two referees, one of whom should be work related

from the current employer.

All applications for respective positions should be clearly marked on top of the

envelope e.g. “APPLICATION FOR A POSITION OF ....................”

Deadline for submission of applications is 4th January, 2017

All applications must be forwarded to the undersigned address:

Director General

Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority,

Nyerere/Kitunda Road Junction,

Banana Area,

P.O. Box 2819,

DAR ES SALAAM

Applications for the position of a Driver should be sent to the following address:

Civil Aviation Manager,

Kigoma Airport,

P.O.Box 363

KIGOMA