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Description:

Job Purpose

The Aircraft Maintenance Technician will conduct regular inspections and checks on aircraft systems, engines, and components to identify and resolve any issues promptly. Reporting directly to the Senior Aircraft Maintenance Technician, the role ensures that Airways facilities, utilities, and equipment remain safe, functional, and compliant with regulatory and operational standards. Perform scheduled maintenance tasks and repairs in compliance with aviation regulations and manufacturer guidelines.

Summary of Responsibilities: 

• Conduct inspections of aircraft maintenance facilities, equipment, and utilities to identify faults and maintenance requirements.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems to ensure optimal aircraft performance.
• Utilize specialized tools and equipment to carry out maintenance and repair tasks effectively.
• Keep abreast of industry developments and best practices to enhance maintenance procedures and efficiency.
• Assist in supervising and monitoring contractors engaged in outsourced maintenance works.
• Maintain accurate entries of maintenance logs, records of repairs, and inventory of tools and materials.
• Ensure compliance with Zambia Civil Aviation Authority (ZCAA), Occupational Health & Safety (OHS), and environmental standards.
• Participate in requisitioning of tools, spares, and materials through the Procurement Department.
• Troubleshoot aircraft structural, mechanical or hydraulic systems to identify problems and adjust and repair systems according to specifications, technical drawings, manuals and established procedures
• Repair and overhaul aircraft structural, mechanical or hydraulic systems
• Install or modify aircraft engines and mechanical, hydraulic, flight control, fuel and pneumatic systems
• Dismantle airframes, aircraft engines or other aircraft systems for repair, overhaul and cleaning, and reassemble
• Perform and document routine maintenance
• Order and maintain inventory of parts and supplies.
• Inspect structural and mechanical systems of aircraft and ensure that these systems meet Zambia Civil Aviation Authority (ZCAA and company standards of performance and safety
• Respond to urgent maintenance requests to minimize operational disruptions.
• Inspect work of aircraft mechanics performing maintenance, repair and overhaul, or modification of aircraft and aircraft mechanical systems to ensure adherence to standards and procedures
• Maintain detailed repair, inspection and certification records of aircrafts.

Required Skills and Competencies 

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems and component
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical issue
• Attention to detail and precision in work
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Adherence to safety protocols and regulations
• Willingness to continuously learn and upgrade skills

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