Key Result Responsibilities

• Performs and certify scheduled and unscheduled aircraft structure or structural parts maintenance, including inspections, testing, repairs, and replacements in line with approved maintenance data.
• Issues Certificates of Release to Service (CRS) for structural parts upon satisfactory completion of maintenance and verification against regulatory and organizational standards.
• Reviews work instructions, task cards, and maintenance schedules to plan, allocate, and oversee shop activities ensuring efficient, compliant, and cost-effective operations.
• Provides technical guidance, and supervision to certifying technicians and shop technicians, ensuring tasks are performed to the required standard and in accordance with procedures.
• Investigates and resolves technical issues, performing root cause analysis for recurring defects and coordinating with Engineering and Quality Assurance for corrective actions.
• Records all maintenance actions, defect findings, and parts usage in the system accurately, ensuring documentation is complete, traceable, and meets regulatory requirements.

Key Result Responsibilities - Continued

• Ensures availability and readiness of shop stock, tools, and equipment in compliance with approved standards and operational demands.
• Manages resource utilization to minimize waste and control maintenance costs.
• Enforces strict adherence to safety precautions, human factors principles, and published maintenance procedures before, during, and after task execution to protect personnel, equipment, and maintain operational safety.
• Maintains effective communication and coordination with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Technical Procurement, and operational teams to ensure seamless maintenance operations and on-time component availability.
• Presents a professional, technically competent image of the airline in interactions with internal and external stakeholders, regulatory representatives, and customers.
• Contributes to the capability building & continuous improvement of maintenance procedures, processes, and shop practices to enhance operational efficiency, reliability, and compliance.
• Deputize for the Shop Supervisor/Lead Engineer as needed.

Qualifications (Academic, training, languages)

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Structural/Airframe discipline), or equivalent technical discipline.
• In-depth knowledge of aircraft structure maintenance, applicable regulations, and safety standards.
• Strong troubleshooting, inspection, and diagnostic skills.
• Strong decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage technical teams, enforce standards, and resolve operational issues under time constraints.
• Proficient in computer literacy & using Maintenance & Engineering software systems for documentation, component tracking, and task management.
• Physically fit and able to work in various operational conditions (e.g., confined spaces, outdoor environments).
• Ability to work in rostered shifts based on operational requirements