Chief Engineer – Chad

About the role

Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) operates two aircraft, a Cessna Grand Caravan and a Cessna 182, to provide air transport for missionaries, relief organisations and the local Church in Chad. It is seeking a Chief Engineer to manage its local Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO), keeping aircraft maintained to MAF, national and international aviation standards, and to support the training and development of local maintenance staff through mentoring, coaching and training plans.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the activities of the local AMO so that aircraft are maintained to the required standards.
• Support the training and development of aviation staff by coaching them in maintenance and participating in training plans.
• Assist the Country Director in tactical planning and resource management.
• Manage stock levels and ensure documentation is completed and organised.
• Take an active role in the programme management team.

Required profile

• Completed approved aircraft maintenance engineer pre-employment course.
• Aptitude in verbal, non-verbal, numerical and mechanical reasoning.
• GCSE and A-level qualifications.
• Working knowledge of French.
• 5 years of experience in aircraft maintenance.
• ICAO Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licence without type rating; aircraft and engine type courses as appropriate.
• Knowledge of health and safety principles.

Required skills

• ICAO Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licence (without type rating).
• Desirable: National Aircraft Maintenance Engineers licence, team management experience, turbine or reciprocating engine experience, and experience with budgeting and financial control systems.