Job Description

Job Purpose

Perform supervision duties, control, assign and delegate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks allocated to him and his/her team ensuring maximum productivity and efficiency within the prescribed standards and regulations in the Line Station environment to meet the demands of the customer's schedule and satisfaction.

Principal Accountabilities

Effectively co-ordinate his team and section's workload to meet targets objectives set.



Perform inspections, duplicate inspections, testing, trouble shooting and certify tasks completed by him or uncertified team staff.



Ensure all work performed by his team and himself is compliant with all Manufactures and Regulatory Authority Requirements.



Supervise sub-ordinates.


Maintain discipline. Develop, motivate and appraise staff. Evaluate and recommend staff courses. Resolve HR queries. Accountable for team culture to meet targets. Monitor crew strength and certifications required in conjunction with Manager. Monitor crew leave / relief requirements in conjunction with Manager.

Ensure correct usage of tools and equipment and a safe working environment for staff, engines, aircraft and equipment.



Co-ordinate aircraft movements and activities of all trades to ensure timeous maintenance completion.



Ensure timeous completion of all required reports for SAA and customers.



Attend daily progress meetings and provide Manager with workload updates and aircraft status.



Report aircraft status to Manager and MCC as and when required.



Ensure mandatory tool checks and staff logbooks are kept current as per WM.



Retrieve aircraft manual information and authorize requisitions for spares.



Ensure that tools and equipment is returned to stores and work area cleaned on completion of shift.



Provide guidance and on-job training to all team members.



Report Aircraft status to TOC regularly

Qualifications & Experience

Grade 12 or equivalent



Completed an Aviation Apprenticeship and passed Composites Trade Test



Shop certification with a combination of the following:


Aircraft Composites Structures Part and Aircraft Composites Structures Full.

Valid AMEL



Approvals under the EASA, FAA and/or UKCAA List of Certifying staff will be advantageous



Valid Human Factors, EWIS, FTS, EASA, MOE, SMS, CARs.



PC literate (MS Office, AMOS)



Have a valid code B driver's license

Knowledge and Skills

Good knowledge of MIS



Comprehensive knowledge of MS Office package



Good knowledge of SAAT policies and procedures



Maintenance Programs



Aviation regulations and framework



Detailed knowledge of aircraft systems



Planning and Engineering Maintenance policies



Project management



High level of communication (written and verbal)



Computer skills



Presentation skills



Data analytics skills



High interpersonal skills



Self-motivated



Analytical approach



Customer service

Attributes

Analytical Thinking



Conceptual Thinking



Information Seeking



Achievement Orientation



Initiative



Organisational Awareness



Impact and Influence



Teamwork and Cooperation



Customer Service Orientation



Integrity



Multi-tasking



Work under pressure

Additional Information