Aircraft Structural/Sheet Metal Engineer – Wilderness Safaris 595 views

PURPOSE OF THE JOBModify, troubleshoot, repair and inspect all aircraft structures, both primary and secondary on the aircraft. Operate test equipment and tooling used in the repair of aircraft structures and/or components. Interpret technical manuals and Engineering data to support tasks. Complete assigned tasks within the allocated man-hour budgets and on schedule while maintaining quality standards and performing the tasks within the guidelines of all safety and regulatory regulations and requirements and any other related duties within the scope of an Aircraft Structural Worker. To carry out Defects rectification/repairs away from base whenever necessary.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

• Maintains, repairs, and modifies aircraft structures and structural components
• To deliver a quality and timeous service to aircraft under maintenance
• To trouble shoot and rectify defects without comebacks
• To complete all relevant documentation before release of aircraft to service
• Delivery of performance Standards.
• To make reference and interpret correctly all publications relating to the tasks involved  (reference to current maintenance manuals, AMP, MCM, Airworthiness directives, service bulletins, engineering or other notices from various civil aviation authorities or OEM publications etc)
• Supervision of Engineers, Junior engineers and Assistant Engineers working under him/her making sure that they account for their time and maintain a quality product & service
• Train subordinates with regard to Airworthiness Regulations, Technical data and Maintenance Procedure Manual
• Monitoring & Evaluation of performance of subordinates
• Adequate personal tools
• complete timesheets and account for all the time worked
• maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Accountable for all the assets allocated to the department as well as ensuring all publications are current and up to date.
• Ensures AMEL, internal approvals, as applicable, are up to date and notice is given to quality department well in advance of renewal times.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Be a holder of appropriate qualifications to allow certification of structural work carried out. (additional ratings and/or licenses eg Aviation Repair Specialist, NDT etc would be advantageous)
• No less than 7 years practical experience on aircraft structures.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts, requires broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair
• Must have thorough knowledge of aircraft tools such as basic hand tools, pneumatic power tools, test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes, sheers, etc.
• Valid Driver’s License.

COMPETENCIES and REQUIREMENTS

• Computer literate.
• Well versed with CAAB regulations, AME license privileges, responsibilities and limitations
• Interpersonal skills and People management skills
• Problem solving skills
• Communication Skills
• Integrity, honesty and a good work ethic
• Attention to detail
• Assertiveness
• Networking Skills
• Good understanding of aircraft systems and aerodynamics.
• Excellent Mechanical & technical Skills
• Knowledge of safety rules and safe work practices
• Qualifications and traceable references must be available on request