VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT AT TCAA - AIRWORTHINESS DEVELOPMENTAL INSPECTOR -1POST (DAR ES SALAAM)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

On behalf of Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority, (TCAA), Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS) invites dynamic and suitable qualified Tanzanians to fill 4 vacant posts mentioned below;

 

1.0 TANZANIA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY (TCAA)

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. Additionally, the Authority provides air navigation services in Tanzania.

 

1.0.1 AIRWORTHINESS DEVELOPMENTAL INSPECTOR -1POST (DAR ES SALAAM)

1.0.2 JOB PURPOSE

To ensure airworthiness safety oversight activities are effectively performed with the objective of enhancing air safety and compliance to international and national standards.

 

1.0.3 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Airworthiness

i. To assist in enforcement of regulatory requirements and report deficiencies to the Supervisor;

ii. To assist in accident/incident and complaint investigations;

iii. To assist in recertification of air operators and Approved Maintenance Organizations;

iv. To assist in the review of manuals (maintenance, flight) and other documents associated with certification requirements of air operators for accuracy and compliance with Civil Aviation Regulations;

v. To assist in conducting inspections and evaluation of Approved Maintenance Organizations under supervision of a qualified inspector;

vi. To assist in evaluation of applications for issue/renewal of certificates of airworthiness;

vii. To assist in evaluation of applications for AME license issue/extension applications in accordance with procedures in Airworthiness Orders as specified in the Civil Aviation (Personnel Licensing) Regulations and Annex 1 to ICAO convention;

viii. To assist in carrying out continuous programmed surveillance to aircraft operations, air operators and approved maintenance organizations and make appropriate recommendations to the supervisor;

ix. To assist in carrying out accident and incident investigations in accordance with procedures; and

x. To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by immediate supervisor.

 

Aircraft Maintenance Personnel Licensing

i. To assist in carrying out processing of applications for licenses, rating, certificates and validations in line with standards and procedures;

ii. To assist in developing and reviewing personnel licensing requirements and Civil Aviation Regulations;

iii. To assist in providing an efficient and secure record system that maintains up to date records of licensing and certification actions;

iv. To assist in preparing and review of syllabi for license and rating examination for aircraft maintenance engineers and aviation repair specialists, defining the qualifying conditions and standards;

v. To assist in preparing and marking examination question papers for licenses and ratings;

vi. To assist drafting and promulgating of examination schedules;

vii. To assist in verifying foreign licenses for conversion or validations;

viii. To assist in investigating possible violations of legislation and regulation with respect to personnel licensing as per set procedures and initiate enforcement actions;

ix. To assist in carrying out processing of applications and base inspections for Approved Training Organizations in line with standards and procedures; and

 x.To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by immediate supervisor

 

1.0.4 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields; either aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic Or Telecommunication or equivalent academic qualifications from a recognized institution. Must have (3) three years working experience in an Aircraft Maintenance Organization as Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.

• For graduates, except for Aeronautical Engineers, they should have attended or be provided with a basic training in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering;

• For equivalent professional qualifications they should possess Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s Licenses with ratings or appropriate approvals, commensurate with their job responsibilities, i.e., Category A or C (Mechanical) Licences with airframe and power plant ratings, category X or R (Avionics) Licence with ratings.

 

1.0.5 PERSONNEL ATTRIBUTES

The candidates will be self-motivated, efficient, committed and able to work under minimum supervision, strong team spirit, ability to interact and work effectively with both team members and superiors and pay respect to directives.

 

1.0.6 REMUNERATIONS AND GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The successful candidate will be appointed on contract for unspecified period and the position attracts Salary Scale of TCAA SS.10

GENERAL CONDITIONS

i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania generally with an age not above 45 years of age except for those who are in Public Service;

ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers;

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

iv. Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates: -

• Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;

• Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts;

• Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates;

• Professional Registration and Training Certificates from respective Registration or Regulatory Bodies, (where applicable);

• Birth certificate;

v. Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted:-

• Form IV and form VI results slips;

• Testimonials and all Partial transcripts;

vi. An applicant must upload recent Passport Size Photo in the Recruitment Portal;

vii. An applicant employed in the Public Service should route his application letter through his respective employer;

viii. An applicant who is retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply;

ix. An applicant should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts;

x. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA).

xi. Professional certificates from foreign Universities and other training institutions should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) and National Council for Technical Education (NACTE);

xii. An applicant with special needs/case (disability) is supposed/advised to indicate;

xiii. A signed application letter should be written either in Swahili or English and Addressed to Secretary, Presidents Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat, P.O. Box 2320, Utumishi Building at University of Dodoma – Asha Rose Migiro Buildings -Dodoma.

xiv. Deadline for application is 10th March, 2022;

xv. Only short-listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview and;

xvi. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal action;

 

NOTE: All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal by using the

following address; http://portal.ajira.go.tz/and not otherwise (This address also can be found at PSRS Website, Click ‘Recruitment Portal’)

 

Released by:

ACTING SECRETARY

PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT