JOB VACANCY at Precision Air: AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERS (3 POSTS)

POSITION: AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERS (3 POSTS) 

REPORTS TO: DUTY CONTROL ENGINEER 

DUTY STATION: DAR ES SALAAM/NAIROBI 

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 22nd June 2014 

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 

Tanzania 

E‐mail:pwrecruit@precisionairtz.com