AMREF Flying Doctors Continuing Airworthiness Officer Jobs in Kenya

AMREF Flying Doctors Continuing Airworthiness Officer Jobs in Kenya



AMREF Flying Doctors is currently recruiting for a Continuing Airworthiness Officer. Reporting to the Head of Maintenance (HoM), the job holder will be responsible for aircraft maintenance planning, management of the technical records/publications and supporting all aspects of airworthiness, Aircraft Operators Certificate (AOC) and aircraft maintenance responsibilities. The officer will manage the AMREF Flying Doctors’ (AFD) aircraft reliability system.

The job holder is responsible for aircraft maintenance planning, management of the technical records/publications and supporting all aspects of airworthiness, Aircraft Operators Certificate (AOC) and aircraft maintenance responsibilities.

The officer is to manage the AMREF Flying Doctors’ (AFD) aircraft reliability system.


Responsibilities


Maintenance Planning

  • Develop all scheduled and/or work scope needed for all line and hangar aircraft maintenance.
  • Track and monitor to completion all planned work assigned to AMO.
  • Develop, compile, issue and receive after maintenance work orders/work packs for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance checks as per the individual aircraft/series of AMREF Flying Doctors (AFD) Approved Maintenance Program.]
  • Develop task cards for out of phase maintenance requirements.

    Technical records management

  • Manage and update AFD aircraft records.
  • Manage and update aircraft technical publications and document control.
  • Update logbooks within the period specified in KCARS
  • Carry out technical records oversight on all contracted AMOs where required.
  • Archive all aircraft records

    Aircraft Reliability System management

  • Daily entry of PIREPS & techlog maintenance entries into the aircraft maintenance management system
  • Transfer all Technical Log defects into the aircraft maintenance management system including details of rectification action taken and any deferred defects.
  • Assist in collecting and reviewing reliability data to ensure data accuracy and/or proper coding to respective classifications/ATA chapters.
  • Perform reliability data analysis and send quarterly reliability reports to the Head of Maintenance.
  • Update engine condition trend monitoring data

    Aircraft maintenance management

  • Schedule maintenance hangar visits for AFD fleet and utilise available ground time and personnel.
  • Prepare short and long term maintenance forecast
  • Prepare maintenance forecast reports using available data (projected flight times, utilization rates, etc.).
  • Develop and maintain files for each aircraft for tracking and forecasting all required maintenance items
  • Record, monitor and control SBs, AD’s and any other aircraft systems modifications.
  • Import new aircraft records: Components and life limits / TBO’s, Mod status and repairs and set up logbooks.
  • Update JSSI hourly cost program
    Audits
  • Assist in audit of work packages for completeness, ensure paperwork is filled out correctly and with correct information,
    i.e. checking serialized/non-serialized components, ATA chapters, MEL codes and expiry dates, flight log hours and cycles, hours and cycles
    recorded on defects and maintenance logs, and
    paperwork being properly signed off.
  • Assist in implementing a quality audit programme.


    Requirements


  • Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering from a recognized institution.
  • Minimum 5 years’ work experience in aircraft maintenance of which 3 years are in continuing airworthiness management.
  • Demonstrated experience in tracking and scheduling of aircraft maintenance tasks
  • Proficiency in IT - Microsoft Office (Word & Excel).
  • Hold/have held, an aircraft engineer licence in category A, C, X or R.
  • Basic Maintenance Type Training on at least one aircraft operated by the AMREF Flying Doctors
  • Completed Aircraft Records Management course
  • Ability to interpret ADs, SBs, manufacturer’s publications and maintenance data is vital.
  • Extensive knowledge of KCARs
  • Knowledge of aircraft and engine systems
  • Knowledge in Aviation and maintenance planning
  • Knowledge of modern methods for airworthiness and maintenance planning
  • Positive health and safety mind set.
  • Ability to work in a team as well as independently
  • Ability to accurately follow instructions
  • Ability to multi-task with flexibility in working hours.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Aptitude in numerical, abstract and mechanical reasoning


    How to Apply


    If you have the passion to contribute to the leading African-based Aero Medical and Health Assistance service provider, submit the following to: Vacancies@flydoc.org by 12th August, 2019 with a reference number:- AFD/OPS-CAO/08-2019 on the subject line of your email.

    Cover letter specifying how you
    meet the mandatory criteria and what you hope to bring to AMREF Flying Doctors (AFD) with an updated CV in PDF.

    Please note that feedback will be given to shortlisted candidates only.

    AMREF Flying Doctors is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. AFD is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking
    environment policy.


    For more information and job application details, see; AMREF Flying Doctors Continuing Airworthiness Officer Jobs in Kenya


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