Job Description

Job Objective

Responsible for the maintenance of the aircraft including supervision of technicians and operatives and completing documentation for nominated tasks.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Description

• Ensure that maintenance tasks are carried out in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with the latest Maintenance Manuals and procedures.
• Supervise Technicians and Operatives in the performance of their duties.
• Ensure that all tasks are carried out in accordance with the company’s standards and procedures.
• Complete documentation for nominated tasks. Ensuring all paperwork in relation to any work carried out is completed correctly and all follow-up requirements have been correctly called for and/or completed.
• Advise supervisory staff of concerns regarding defects, safety and procedures.
• Ensure that secondary tasks are carried out in a safe and efficient manner and that good housekeeping standards are maintained in nominated areas.
• Ensure that equipment used during maintenance is returned to designated areas on completion of the task(s).
• Support aircraft away from base, as required, as either flight or ground crew. 
• Issue certifications within the scope of authorizations held and in accordance with company procedures.
• Actively encourage practices that promote flight safety standards during his daily activities.
• Ensure that, at all times, only authorized personnel gain access to the aircraft.
• Ensure that his authorization remains valid and current.
• Ensure the aircraft is available and prepared to the required standard for operations and within the time frame laid down by company procedures. (Currently, there is a minimum call-out period of three hours to prepare the aircraft for flight).
• Supervise of all aircraft towing and refueling to ensure it is carried out in accordance with company procedures.
• Any other duties as required by the direct Supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Qualifications:

• Holder of AME License which is acceptable to the QCAA for issuance of the authorization.
• Type course on GHC aircraft issued by Part 147 organization, including practical elements.
• Must be able to gain QCAA license within 12 months of first authorization issue.

Experience:

• 5 years experience in avionics, preferably on aircraft operated by GHC.

Job-Specific Skills:

• Proven track record leading a similar-sized operation in a similar organization
• Good spoken/written English
• Usage of test equipment and tools
• Good hand skills
• Usage of technical manuals and wiring diagram
• PC literate (standard office package)
• Diligence and eye for detail.

Skills Required

• Communication
• AME
• Avionics
• Wiring Diagram Manual