Radio Base Assistant Technician at Africa Inland Mission (AIM)

Purpose:

To provide technical assistance in the repair and maintenance of the avionics of the AIM AIR aircraft, in addition to equipment brought to Radio Base for repair in a timely manner while ensuring good workmanship.

Key Result Areas:

1. Maintaining AIM AIR Avionics-General Engineering
2. Maintaining AIM AIR Avionics-General Administration
3. Operations Support
4. Facility Maintenance

Responsibilities:

Maintaining AIM AIR Avionics - General Engineering

• To troubleshoot, repair and maintain equipment serviced by the Radio Base.
• Assist in scheduled and unscheduled inspections as required by the regulations/Maintenance Manuals/Aircraft Maintenance Program, especially as related to aircraft avionics.
• To assist in replacing and repairing components/rectifying defects on aircraft parts.
• Referencing and adhering to the procedures as defined by the Repair Station Manual.
• Ensure that the Radio Base Manager is informed of maintenance breakdown or challenging experience during the work
• Performs maintenance activities as directed by the Radio Base Manager

Maintaining AIM AIR Avionics - General Administration

• Ensure all documentation and forms are properly executed relating to the work performed and completed
• Record and log maintenance activities performed while on duty (log book)
• To ensure the ongoing accuracy of the Radio Base inventory
• Assist in Radio Base inventory and Stores planning and other Stores operations, such as regular stock take. 

Operations Support

• Preparation of aircraft for flights after scheduled and unscheduled inspections

Facility Maintenance

• Ensure the maintenance, cleaning and servicing of shop tooling and equipment.
• Assist in carrying out general maintenance of hangar and equipment.

NB: Any other Duty assigned by the supervisor

Candidate Profile:

Required Qualifications/Experience & Communication Demands

Essential

• Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (Avionics Emphasis) from a recognized institution.
• Valid certificate of good conduct
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office Suite. 

Preferred/Desired

• Understanding of Basic aircraft maintenance programs and Maintenance procedure manuals
• Driver’s License plus Airside Driver’s Permit. 

Experience.

Essential

• Professional written and verbal communication in English, including technical documentation.

Communication demands

• Professional written and verbal communication in English, including technical documentation.

Required Skills/Attributes & Competencies:

• Team work is essential.
• Service oriented attitude
• Be supportive of the goals and purpose of AIM Air and AIM International.
• Demonstrate ability to perform normal maintenance tasks to an airworthy standard with minimal supervision required.
• Honest, integrity, trustworthy, God fearing person.
• Good listening and communication skills
• Basic mathematical ability
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Time management
• Enhancement of team cooperation productivity, spirit and effectiveness