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

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 the 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 a rate on removed components
• Optimal material and resource usage
• Feedback from peers
• Technicians competency
• Licenses 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 a 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 of aircraft systems Proficiency in computer applications
• Inspection and troubleshooting technique
• Supervisory skills
• Knowledgeable about TCAA regulations
• Knowledgeable about PW procedures
• Human factors knowledge
  
  

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