Uganda Airlines Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Jobs
Uganda Airlines Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Jobs
Job PurposeThe Aircraft maintenance Engineer is responsible for daily work on the aircraft and to ensure that the aircraft is available and departs on time, all defects are rectified and troubleshooting is done on time.
He/she will also be responsible for ensuring that all scheduled checks are completed on time
Key Responsibilities
The line maintenance engineer will be involved in the day to day work on the aircraft.
He shall be the initial point of contact whenever maintenance is to be done.
The line maintenance engineer shall report to the maintenance manager and shall work hand in hand with the approved maintenance organization.
Carry out maintenance tasks (scheduled and unscheduled) in the hangar and on line as per approved maintenance program (i.e. inspections, repairs, defect rectifications, alterations and modifications, replacements, functional tests) to assure continued airworthiness, mechanical and structural integrity of aircraft, engines, components, equipment and systems.
Strict compliance to airworthiness regulations and applicable approved data/instructions for maintenance tasks carried out.
Ensuring that all defects are rectified and aircraft/aircraft component certified on time prior to release to service.
Ensuring that safety standards are adhered to before attempting any maintenance tasks to avoid injury of personnel and/or equipment damage.
Review of cabin defects and rectifying them before releasing an aircraft for flight.
Ensuring that all aircraft certificates/licenses and manuals are up-to-date and amended before use.
Meeting and debriefing the pilots on every aircraft arrival and carrying out appropriate tasks as outlined in the Approved Maintenance Program (prefight, transit, weekly, daily, etc) and performing all other duties that he/she may be assigned.
Reporting and recording any abnormal conditions of wear, damage etc. on aircraft, part or component when identified.
Ensuring that all defective components/ parts removed from the
aircraft have appropriately filled and signed documentation before handing them over to the stores.
Performing Pre-flight Inspections and aircraft technical dispatch services
Supervising all tasks assigned to and carried out by aircraft technicians including but not limited to aircraft fueling/defueling, aircraft external cleaning, tool and equipment handling, etc
Responsible for toolbox and tools management and control during and after maintenance
Accomplishment of any work assigned to him by his/her superior
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
A current Aircraft Maintenance Engineering License Airframes, Engines (Gas turbine engines) or Avionics (Electrical, Instruments, Autopilots, Radios). Or Hold a full EASA B1 or B2 license.
At least two years in the capacity of returning aircraft to service; and Possess active approval or recent experience in an approved maintenance organisation.
Equivalent experience of 5 years in an aviation line maintenance setting.
A type rating on Uganda Airlines Fleet (A330ceo/A330neo or CRJ 900 aircraft) will be an added advantage.
Experience in line & base maintenance and AOG management
Be able to work autonomously and under pressure
Technical experience, with broad knowledge of airline operational constraints and maintenance/engineering experience.
Have experience working in outstations
Team/shift leader with production control skills.
How to Apply
Applications should be addressed to:
The Manager Human Resources.
Uganda National Airlines Company Ltd.
P.O. Box 431, Entebbe, Uganda.
Only successful applicants will be contacted.
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