Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Experience working on Airbus Helicopters / Eurocopter aircraft types is required.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• Assume full responsibility for all work signed and stamped.
• Execute all maintenance and assembly tasks to the highest standards, strictly following OEM documentation, SACAA regulations and all other relevant airworthiness requirements.
• Consistently deliver work to the standards defined in CAR 145, the organisation’s Quality Manual, and the latest Manual of Procedures.
• Contribute to knowledge transfer and support the development of junior colleagues.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following responsibilities apply to the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer role:

• Ensure a consistently high standard of maintenance and assembly work.
• Ensure all aircraft and component maintenance complies with the latest revisions of:
– OEM documentation
– Internal Manual of Procedures
– Quality Management documentation aligned with relevant ISO standards
– SACAA CAR/CATS aviation legislation
• Prior to use of any spare parts or consumables, verify:
– Correctness and applicability of documentation
– Absence of damage
– Validity of expiry dates where applicable
• Maintain a strong safety mindset at all times and ensure proper reporting of incidents or irregularities.
• Ensure no maintenance or repair work proceeds without appropriate release or approval.
• Complete work-packs progressively, accurately and neatly, ensuring:
– Correct task sign-off
– Full traceability of spares used
– Proper filing of documentation
– Accurate recording of defects, rectifications and tools used
– Correct time-keeping and job card updates
• Perform and certify duplicate inspections where required.
• Maintain close communication with Stores, Planning, and the MRO & Completions Manager regarding outstanding spares, job progress, and potential issues.
• Tag and report unserviceable tools or equipment.
• Ensure tooling is within calibration limits and properly controlled.
• Maintain a neat, inventoried and fully accounted personal toolbox.
• Maintain a clean and organised working environment in line with 5S principles.
• Sign out and return technical documentation daily.
• Ensure proper labelling, blanking and storage of items removed from aircraft.
• Ensure safe and compliant packing of items for shipment, including hazardous goods and avionics.
• Adhere fully to company policies and procedures.
• Complete time sheets or electronic job cards accurately each day.
• Supervise non-licensed personnel and promote a culture of professionalism.
• Maintain a valid licence for the aircraft types certified and manage renewals proactively.
• Keep the Record of Experience (TV2/308) up to date and signed by the Chief Engineer.
• Report any irregularities and proactively support continuous improvement initiatives to ensure on-time, on-cost and on-quality delivery of airworthy aircraft.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated experience performing maintenance on Airbus Helicopters / Eurocopter aircraft types is essential.
• Strong understanding of aviation regulations, OEM standards and CAR 145 requirements.