Job Description

The Aviation Maintenance Engineer (AME) at FliCape is responsible for the comprehensive maintenance, inspection, and repair of aircraft, ensuring safety, compliance, and optimal performance. This role requires the AME to be licensed as an aircraft maintenance engineer within the company, perform maintenance tasks, and sign off on completed work, with the senior maintenance engineer providing final review. As the Alternate Accountable Manager, the AME will operate within the Aircraft Maintenance Organisation (AMO) and adhere to the Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP) while complying with Hangar Keepers insurance regulations. Additionally, the AME will comply with the Safety Management System (SMS), documenting any issues in a non-punitive manner to promote continuous improvement and enhance operational safety at FliCape.
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Job Category Engineering
Job Objectives
Aircraft Maintenance and Repair

• Conduct thorough inspections, maintenance, and repairs on aircrafts using aviation systems to ensure safety, compliance, and optimal performance.
• Provide technical diagnostics to ensure optimal efficiency and effectiveness in operations.
• Attend to scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of all aircraft to ensure safety and compliance with aviation regulations.
• Service and maintain aircraft as per industry regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Troubleshooting and Investigation

• Collaborate with the Senior Maintenance Engineer to investigate equipment malfunctions by conducting thorough inspections and analyses to identify root causes.
• Apply problem-solving skills to resolve maintenance issues promptly and effectively, escalating unresolved problems to the Senior Maintenance Engineer.

Compliance and Regulatory Standards

• Adhere to aviation regulations and standards in all maintenance activities, ensuring compliance.
• Research and implement best practices in maintenance and safety to enhance operational efficiency and align with industry standards.

Collaboration and Coordination

• Work closely with pilots, engineers, and aviation staff and quality control team (levels of assurance) to schedule and prioritise maintenance tasks, ensuring effective communication around aircraft availability and safety.
• Support overall operations by collaborating with other departments to align with organizational goals.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Conduct analysis of maintenance data to assess aircraft performance, identifying trends or patterns that may indicate potential issues.
• Provide trend monitoring reports on maintenance activities, aircraft status, and findings from investigations to manufacturer.
• Provide suggestions on final decision making to Captain regarding report findings.

Continuous Improvement

• Stay updated with the latest industry practices, technologies, and regulatory changes to ensure state-of-the-art maintenance processes.
• Propose improvements and enhancements to existing maintenance processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness with external and internal stakeholders.

Safety Management

• Collaborate with the Senior engineer to foster a culture of safety within the department by adhering to safe work procedures during all maintenance activities and promoting awareness among team members.

Training and Development

• Train and support junior maintenance staff (on ad hoc basis) in best practices, safety protocols, and aircraft operation to build strong capabilities within the team.
• Utilise internal Safety Management Systems and Quality Assurance training, where certain processes are outlined in the MoPs.

Qualifications
Essential

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Aeronautical engineering or related field.
• Valid Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License (AMEL) with appropriate type ratings, or Airline Transport License or related field.

Experience
Essential

• +5 years of experience in aviation maintenance role or similar position with at least 3 years in a corporate airline environment preferably within a Part 145 (AMO).
• Experience in the aviation or engineering in corporate aircraft.

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Strong understanding of aviation maintenance practices, methodologies, and safety regulations.
• Proficiency in using maintenance management software and tools.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of:
• Aircraft Maintenance Planning Systems (such as CAMP or similar).
• Manual of Procedures (MoPs).
• Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP).

Desirable

• Own basic tooling for quality and safety purposes.

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