Job Purpose

The Aircraft Maintenance Technician will conduct regular inspections and checks of aircraft systems, engines, and components to promptly identify and resolve issues. 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.Resume building

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

Primary Areas of Accountability:

Qualifications and Experience

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Diploma in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering.
• Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance or Engineering will be plus
• A Degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering in any of the above fields will be an added advantage.
• Holder of engineers License category A and C or Category X.
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ relevant experience in aircraft maintenance and engineering support, preferably in aviation, transport, or related industries.
• Must be skilled in using various tools and equipment for maintenance and repairs
• Sound knowledge of aircraft systems, radio and avionics equipment will be an added advantage
• Extensive hands-on experience in aircraft maintenance, including knowledge of various aircraft models and systems.
• Proficiency in reading technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics to perform maintenance tasks accurately.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Computer literacy (MS Office; familiarity with maintenance management systems will be an advantage).
• Valid driver’s license is an added advantage.

QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED FEMALES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION

• 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.

• 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

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Diploma in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering.
• Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance or Engineering will be plus
• A Degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering in any of the above fields will be an added advantage.
• Holder of engineers License category A and C or Category X.
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ relevant experience in aircraft maintenance and engineering support, preferably in aviation, transport, or related industries.
• Must be skilled in using various tools and equipment for maintenance and repairs
• Sound knowledge of aircraft systems, radio and avionics equipment will be an added advantage
• Extensive hands-on experience in aircraft maintenance, including knowledge of various aircraft models and systems.
• Proficiency in reading technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics to perform maintenance tasks accurately.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Computer literacy (MS Office; familiarity with maintenance management systems will be an advantage).
• Valid driver’s license is an added advantage.