Senior Mechanic in Ground Support Equipment

• Carry out basic servicing of EK and third party aircraft without supervision ensuring that manufacturers and company procedures are followed.

• Carry out component replacements as instructed by and supervised by licenced engineers under the guidance and support of Aircraft Technicians.

• Have a sound knowledge of routine servicing ground equipment in order to identify un-serviceabilities, accurately recording these to ensure immediate rectification.

• Communicate with the operating crew of aircraft in relation to refuelling aircraft and routine servicing, as well as refuelling aircraft without supervision including technical log completion.

• Complete transit/daily/weekly and service checks of EK aircraft.

• Ensure tools, equipment and systems (including Ultramain) are well maintained in the relevant work place.

• Maintain and ensure the safety of self and others by taking safety precautions at all times, continuously monitoring the working area and taking corrective action to keep it clean and obstruction free to avoid any accidents.

• Engineering Mechanical : 1+ Year
  
  
  


• Vocational or Diploma (12+2 or equivalent): 
   Vocational/ National / Higher National Diploma (12+2 or equivalent) or Apprenticeship in Mechanical, Electronic, Avionics or Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent training with a reputable airline or an approved maintenance organisation.

• Knowledge/skills: 

Experience carrying out maintenance on aircraft in an engineering environment.

Basic knowledge (theory and practical) of airframe, power plant and technical equipment.

Must have completed Human factors, GCAA air leg and fuel tank awareness training.

Must be able to work independently.

Must be able to read, write and speak in English.

Must be able to hold a valid Airport Driving Permit.

• Details of Safety Sensitive role Yes/No

1. Working at height Yes


2. Exposure to hazardous energy systems Yes


3. Heavy lifting Yes


4. Working in areas with motorised mobile equipment Yes


5. Work in confined spaces Yes


6. Contact with contaminations materials (Humans/Animals/Chemicals) Yes


7. Contact with dangerous good Yes


8. Work in an extremely noisy environment Yes


9. Work in heat Yes


10. Working with pressurised substances Yes


11. Exposure to fixed protruding sharp objects Yes


12. Exposure to contact with moving/falling objects. Yes


13. Airport driving permit Yes


14. Driving a vibrating equipment