AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - Precision Air Services Plc

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 TECHNICIAN ( 1 POSITION)


REPORTS TO: DUTY CONTROL ENGINEER
DUTY STATION: DAR ES SALAAM


ROLE PURPOSE OF THE STATEMENT


Carry out assigned repair and replacement tasks on aircraft and aircraft systems in accordance with TCAA regulations and company procedures at optimized cost for the business while upholding high safety standards to maintain schedule integrity


KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSBILITIES


· Carry out routine and non routine maintenance tasks and perform service bulletins for safe and timely release of aircraft within planned downtime for continued airworthiness.


· Carry out repair, replacement, overhaul, modification and testing of aircraft components and aircraft tools for optimal turn around time to ensure continuous availability of serviceable component.


· Carry out maintenance tasks on cabin utilities and IFE systems for utmost Customer satisfaction and comfort


· Identify and requisition required parts


· Report incident / accident occurrences as per company procedures


· Accurately record and sign all maintenance tasks carried out to ensure Aircraft history is correct and up to date


· Check and evaluate materials, tools, and equipment required for assigned Tasks while maintaining high safety standards to personnel and equipment


· 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


· Carry out security checks as per the Maintenance Procedures Manual


· Coach internship students for increased proficiency.


· Work towards acquiring basic licenses.


· Any other duty as assigned by supervisor


PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:


· Number of adds raised/cleared


· On time performance


· Quality audits


· No fault found rate on removed components


· Optimal material and resource usage


· Feedback from peers


· Licenses and approvals


COMPETENCIES:


· Strong team player


· Proactive


· Ability to work under time pressure to maintain flight schedules


· Integrity, transparency and accountability


· Ability to handle multiple tasks without compromising quality


· Ability to work in hostile environment


· Safety conscious


· Good communicator


· Analytical


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE


· Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline and an approved apprenticeship program


· Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline and at least three years working experience in aircraft maintenance


· Knowledge on aircraft systems


· Proficiency in computer applications


· Knowledgeable on TCAA regulations


· Human factors knowledge




Closing Date:


Not later than 28th 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
Tanzania

E‐mail:pwrecruit@precisionairtz.com