RwandAir Ltd is the flag carrier airline of Rwanda. It operates domestic and international services to East Africa, Central Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa, Europe and the Middle East from its main base at Kigali International Airport. Our mission is to provide unsurpassed, safe, and reliable services in air transportation, including strategically linking Rwanda with the outside world while ensuring a fair return on investment. As part of the expansion strategy, we are looking for interested, qualified, and competent candidates to fill the following positions:
- Job Title: B1 or B2 Engineer
- Reports to: Shift Supervisor
- Department: Maintenance & Engineering
- Duty Station: Kigali International Airport (KIA)
Job Purpose
The Line B1 or B2 Engineer is a licensed personnel reporting to the Shift Supervisor and is responsible for the conduct of aircraft line maintenance and release to service. The Line Engineer works as an overall team leader during the conduct of line maintenance as assigned by the Shift Supervisor.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conducting scheduled and unscheduled line maintenance activities and ensure that the aircraft is release to service after maintenance is conducted in accordance with approved technical data;
- Planning and coordinating the daily activities and ensuring that all equipment, tool and spares are available for the required maintenance activities;
- Conducting rectification of aircraft defects and ensuring defects are corrected;
- Recommending the required equipment, tools and technical data for the conduct of line maintenance tasks;
- Providing the job training, coaching and mentoring of personnel within line maintenance;
- Reviewing line maintenance departmental procedures and recommending corrections as necessary;
- Preparing equipment and operational reports that allow for analysis for continual improvements;
- Developing a work culture that promotes safety within line maintenance;
- Responding to audits conducted by internal and external parties;
- Completing relevant maintenance documentation including forms and checklist required during line maintenance;
Desired Profile: Required education, Experience, and Abilities
- Have at least 12 years in maintenance environment of which 5 years’ experience in line maintenance
- Have at least one of the following qualifications
- Hold an aircraft engineer license in category B1 and/or B
- Have an engineering degree or diploma in any of the following disciplines: aeronautical, avionics, mechanical, electrical or electronics
- Have the following knowledge:
- Comprehensive knowledge of the regulations and standards applicable to airworthiness of aircraft
- The relevant parts of the organization manuals related to aircraft maintenance;
- The aircraft maintenance and engineering quality system;
- Computer and system analytical skills.
How to apply:
- An application letter addressed to Director, Human Resources;
- Recent Curriculum Vitae;
- Relevant certificates;
- A photocopy of passport;
- Three referees
The deadline for submitting your applications is on September 30, 2023. Please send your application to recruitment@rwandair.com
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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