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Principal Service Engineer at RwandAir Ltd (Deadline: February 19, 2024)

Mwambutsa

RwandAir Ltd is Rwanda’s flag carrier airline. It operates domestic and international services to East Africa, Central Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa, Europe and the Middle East from its main base at Kigali International Airport.  Our mission is to provide unsurpassed, safe, and reliable services in air transportation, including strategically linking Rwanda with the outside world while ensuring a fair return on investment. As part of the expansion strategy, we are looking for interested, qualified, and competent candidates to fill the following vacancy:

  • Job Title:                    Principal Service Engineer
  • Reports to:                 Manager, Engineering services
  • Department:               Maintenance & Engineering
  • Duty Station:             Kigali International Airport (KIA)

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the applicable skill across the company fleet, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and manufacturer requirements.
  • Provide technical guidance to maintenance staff on troubleshooting, repairing, and overhauling systems.
  • Ensure all maintenance work meets quality standards, airworthiness requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
  • Monitor systems performance, analyse data, and proactively address issues to optimise efficiency and minimise downtime.
  • Implement initiatives to improve reliability and performance, including predictive maintenance techniques.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations from aviation authorities such as RCAA, FAA, or EASA.
  • Collaborate with external vendors to procure necessary parts, equipment, and services for maintenance activities.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of all maintenance activities.
  • Provide training and development opportunities for maintenance staff to enhance their knowledge.
  • Coordinate emergency response procedures and participate in incident investigations to ensure aircraft safety.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders on powerplant-related issues and maintenance schedules.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency, reliability, and safety.

 

Desired Profile: Required education, Experience, and Abilities:

The Principal Service Engineer must meet the following requirements:

  1. Have at least 15 years of experience in an airline maintenance environment
  2. Have one or more of the following qualifications:
    • Have an AME license with type rating qualified on multiple Aircraft types operated by RwandAir.
    • Have an engineering degree in a related field
  3. Have the following knowledge:
    • The regulations and standards applicable to the airworthiness of aircraft authorised to operate under the AOC.
    • The procedures related to continuous airworthiness management.
    • The relevant parts of the AOC holder’s operations manual that have continuing airworthiness implications for aircraft authorised to operate under the AOC.
    • The maintenance and engineering software management system.
    • Computer skills

 

How to Apply:

  • An application letter addressed to the Chief HR & Administration Officer;
  • Recent Curriculum Vitae;
  • Relevant certificates;
  • Copies of academic papers;
  • A photocopy of the Passport/National ID.
  • Three referees

The deadline for submitting your applications is on February 19, 2024. Please send your application to recruitment@rwandair.com. The subject of your email should have the title of the job you applied for.

NB:  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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