Vacancies at Air Peace

Supervisor, Technical Stores

Quality Administrator

Role Description

The Quality Administrator provides all administration, logistics and executive secretarial support to the Quality Assurance Team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head of the department and the managers with administration and overall office management, ensuring smooth and effective day-to-day operations of the division.
• Acting as first point of contact for incoming queries from external and internal stakeholders.
• Providing timely and high-quality administration support in dealing with confidential correspondences.
• Supporting the finalization and issuance of business documentation, including formatting of reports and memos; and drafting of presentations and spreadsheets.
• Assisting Head of the department in tracking and coordinating projects and departmental goals.
• Managing the departments’ databases and filing system.
• Ensuring accurate and relevant information is maintained and available to the Head of Department as required.
• Coordinating on behalf of the department for any HR related requests, issues and queries.
• Maintaining and administering the Department’s recommendations tracking tool.
• Maintaining the department’s time tracking tool and generating weekly report for the department management.
• Making travel and hotel accommodation arrangements in line with agreed guideline and procedures.
• Monitoring of office supplies inventory.
• Processing various purchase orders, contract requests and other procurement related requirements of the department.

Qualifications

• A good command of oral and communication skills.
• High School qualification with minimum 4 years of job-related experience or Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 3 years of job-related experience.
• Fluency in both written and oral English and good communication skills.
• Excellent planning and time management.
• Strong ethics and ability to ensure high standards of confidentiality.
• Advanced experience with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Great document formatting skills.
• Exhibits integrity and honesty with the ability to gain the confidence and respect of others.
• Excellent relationship and networking skills.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Ability to self-organize, manage time, prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Solution focused.
• Calmness under pressure.
• Committed, enthusiastic and motivated.

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Quality Supervisor

Role Description

• The Quality Supervisor reports to the Quality Manager and is responsible for establishing, implementing and maintaining a Quality Management System with the aim of emphasizing operational excellence in Engineering (Continuing Airworthiness) and maintenance.
• He/She is responsible for the set-up, maintenance, development, continuous monitoring, periodic review and continuous improvement of an independent Technical Quality Assurance Program in compliance with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations, as amended.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting the Quality Manager to establish a Quality System corresponding to the needs and requirements of Air Peace Engineering (Continuing Airworthiness) and Maintenance Department that complies with all relevant aviation regulations and directives as approved by NCAA and set forth in Nig. CARs.
• Assisting the Quality Manager to co-ordinate continuous liaison with the Authority in respect to organizational, administrative or technical matters, changes affecting the organization, procedures, and the Authority’s approval.
• Ensuring all mandatory requirements from Authorities are met, including but not limited to the compliance of Airworthiness Directives.
• Provide the Approvals, Standards & Compliance input to the management review report and other required reports.
• Ensuring Tech Log and its subsequent amendments is approved by the NCAA.
• Assisting the Quality Manager to report to the NCAA and the Manufacturers on any condition of the aircraft (or a component) which could hazard safety.
• Evaluating and monitoring quality and performance of service providers, product suppliers as well as contracted maintenance functions in support of the operations of Air Peace Limited.
• Ensuring that any maintenance contractor has a quality system for monitoring the contracted tasks being performed in accordance with the standards set and procedures accepted by the NCAA.
• Ensuring the necessary Technical Publications are controlled and updated in a manner approved by the NCAA.
• Ensuring required technical records are properly preserved per approved records management policies.
• Control of the issue of maintenance authorizations for Certifying Staff, ensuring that such staffs are aware of their duties and responsibilities and keeping record of their training and experience.
• Ensuring that remedial actions are taken by the responsible Managers and Post Holder in Engineering and Maintenance when non-compliance with the requirements are observed with the knowledge of the Quality Manager.
• Taking the necessary corrective action resulting from quality discrepancy reporting system and any non-conformances identified.
• Lead, develop and monitors the performance of sectional Quality Auditors and Inspectors by training and effective supervision of assigned tasks.
• Informing the Quality Manager and the Post Holder, Engineering & Maintenance of new amendment of Nig. CAR and NCAA publications.
• Monitors all internal and regulatory exemptions, concessions, extensions related to Maintenance Programs and the Minimum Equipment List.
• Development and management of Approvals, Standards & Compliance Teams.
• Perform Authorized Staff initial/recurrent assessment/interview and approval for all category of staff including but not limited to Certifying staff, Engine Ground Run staff, BSI, ETOPS Certifying staff, Training instructor (full time/part time), Auditor, CMR signatory, Store Inspector, Quality Control Inspector, etc.
• Other tasks assigned by Quality Manager.

Qualifications

• The assigned Quality Supervisor shall have operational management experience and established professional qualifications in aviation with knowledge and understanding of aviation accident prevention, quality auditing and safety management systems.

The qualifications of the Quality Supervisor include the following:

• Degree holder or its equivalent in an Aircraft Engineering and Maintenance field or Professional License in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering issued by NCAA.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role with Knowledge of Quality Systems, Health, Safety and Environment.
• Management experience is an added advantage.
• Exposure to ICAO, IATA, NCAA and other aviation seminars would be a strong advantage.
• A certificate in quality assurance/safety management.
• A good command of oral and communication skills.

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Deputy Quality Supervisor

Role Description

• The Deputy Quality Supervisor reports to the Quality Manager (Post Holder) and is responsible for establishing, implementing and maintaining a Quality Management System with the aim of emphasizing operational excellence in Ground Operations, Flight Operations and Crew Training.
• He is responsible for the setup, maintenance, development, continuous monitoring, periodic review and continuous improvement of an independent Operations Quality Assurance Program in compliance with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations, as amended.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operations, Flight Operations and Crew Training Departments that complies with all relevant aviation regulations and directives as approved by NCAA and set forth in Nig. CARS.
• Assisting the Quality Manager (Post Holder) to co-ordinate continuous liaison with the Authority in respect to organizational, administrative or operational matters, changes affecting the organization, procedures, and the Authority’s approval.
• Assisting the Quality Manager (Post Holder) to report to the NCAA and relevant stakeholders on any operational condition which could hazard safety.
• Evaluating and monitoring quality and performance of service providers, product suppliers as well as contracted ground/flight/crew training operations functions in support of the operations of Air Peace Limited.
• Ensuring that any operations contractor has a quality system for monitoring the contracted tasks being performed in accordance with the standards set and procedures accepted by the NCAA.
• Ensuring the necessary operational Publications are controlled and updated in a manner approved by the NCAA.
• Ensuring required operational records are properly preserved per approved records management policies.
• Ensuring that remedial actions are taken by the responsible Managers and Post Holders Ground Operations, Flight Operations and Crew Training when non-compliance with the requirements are observed.
• Taking the necessary corrective action resulting from quality discrepancy reporting system and any non-conformances identified.
• Lead, develop and monitors the performance of sectional Quality Auditors by training and effective supervision of assigned tasks.
• Informing the Accountable Manager and relevant Post Holders of new amendment of Nig. CAR and NCAA publications.
• Monitors all internal and regulatory operational exemptions.
• Lead, develop and monitors the performance of sectional Quality Auditors and Inspectors by training and effective supervision of assigned tasks Supervision of all technical audit and inspection programs.
• Supervision and control of NCAA initiated compliance audit program ensuring timely feedback to the NCAA.
• Supervision of the line station audit program, including fuel/water/ de-icing audit.
• Prepare and lead external party audit to APL.
• Provide audits and inspections input to the management review report and other required reports.
• Coordinate New station Set up technical Audit.
• Other tasks assigned by Quality Manager (Post Holder).

Qualifications

• The assigned Deputy Quality Supervisor shall have some extensive operational management experience and established professional qualifications in aviation with knowledge and understanding of aviation accident prevention, quality auditing and safety management systems.

The qualifications of the Deputy Quality Supervisor include:

• Degree holder or its equivalent in Operations related field or Professional License in Ground or Flight Operations.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role with Knowledge of Quality Systems, Health, Safety and Environment.
• Sound Knowledge of Nig.CARS and relevant regulations.
• Sound Knowledge of APL Operations Specifications and Operations Manuals.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft suite.
• Management experience is an added advantage.
• Exposure to ICAO, IATA, NCAA and other aviation seminars would be a strong advantage.
• A certificate in quality assurance / safety management.
• A good command of oral and communication skills.

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Quality Auditor

Role Description

• The responsible sectional Quality Manager shall decide, depending on the complexity of the Quality Assurance Programme, whether to make use of a dedicated audit team or a single auditor.
• In any event, the auditor or audit team shall have relevant operational and/or maintenance experience.
• Auditor for Air Peace Ltd. Quality System shall be selected in accordance with their technical qualifications and their relevant operational and/or maintenance experience.
• Auditors shall execute their evaluations according to control checklists to:
  • Identify and record any findings and concerns,
  • Collect objective evidence necessary to substantiate findings or concerns.
  • Find out and recommend solutions to the findings or concerns,
  • Advice a reasonable time scale for findings or concerns.
• The respective Quality Supervisors are responsible to carry out quality control on audits conducted by assigned auditors to ensure that the checklist is filled, non-conformance is raised for all findings detected during the audit and effective implementation of QSM 3.0.
• Auditors shall monitor the implementation and the development of the remedial actions with co-ordination of respective Quality Supervisors.
• Auditors carry out follow up action to the assigned audit in timely manner and report it to respective Quality Supervisors.
• Assigned Quality Auditors have authority to access assigned parts of the company as well as subcontractor’s premises at any time or whenever necessary.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carrying out independent quality audit using checklist for the Department/Section to ensure compliance with regulations and conformance to standards.
• Report all findings to the respective Department/Section audited, and the Quality Manager.
• Liaise with the departmental/sectional head on provision of root cause(s), corrective action plan(s), and taken for each finding raised.

Qualification and Experience

Quality Auditor – Technical:

• An Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License (AMEL) with Air frame and power plant, or Avionics type ratings OR shall have 3 years aviation/engineering experience.
• Good level of written and oral English.
• Has quality system training and internal quality audit training.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Good level of computer skills.
• Flight Operations Quality Auditor
• Licensed CPL/APTL pilot, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, cabin crew, Dispatcher.
• Has quality system training and internal quality audit training.
• Has experience in Flight Operations, Crew Training, Cabin services,
• Operational Control & Flight Dispatch, OR shall have 3 years working experience in aviation.
• Good interpersonal communications skills.
• Good level of computer skills.

Ground Operations Auditor:

• Ground Operations expert OR shall have 3 years aviation/engineering/ ground operations experience.
• Good level of written and oral english.
• Has quality system training and internal quality audit training.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Good level of computer skills.

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Engineer II

Role Description

To assign and carry out inspections, repair, replacement, and certification of tasks within scope of approval on aircraft and aircraft systems in accordance with regulatory and company procedures to uphold high safety standards and scheduling integrity.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assign and carry out inspections, repair, replacement and modification tasks on aircraft, aircraft components and aircraft systems.
• Daily planning of own tasks, allocate tasks to the team of Technicians.
• Assess defects on aircraft, rectify and Certify within the limitation of company approval in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Perform certification of tasks accomplished by the team of technicians.
• Communicate with internal/external customers to give and receive information on assigned duties, progress status.
• Make decisions on resources allocation and team tasks in line with standard operating procedures.
• Ensure tasks are performed to meet company standards and targets.
• Review work procedures and standards and propose improvements to procedures to ensure effectiveness.
• Identify and requisition of the required aircraft parts.
• Report incidents / accident occurrences as per company procedures
• Ensure that maintenance tasks are recorded accurately & signed for to maintain correct & up to date aircraft history [data .
• Adhere to the company safety, health and environmental policy.
• Supervise and Develop technicians for improved competency/ efficiency.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Diploma in the relevant Engineering discipline (Mechanical / Electrical / Aeronautical / Instrumentation).
• At least 6 years aircraft maintenance experience 2 years of which should be as an Engineer I. Preferably seeking for local Applicants (Nigerians ONLY)
• Basic License (B2) plus approval on at least one Air Peace aircraft type (Specifically on B737).
• Aircraft Supplementary approval like Boroscope inspection and Engine run.
• Good knowledge on aircraft systems
• Good knowledge of Aviation Legislation/Regulations
• Proficiency in computer applications and MRO system
• Ability to interpret technical data.
• lnspection and troubleshooting technique.
• Supervisory skills
• Good Knowledge of Industrial Safety Standards
• Human factors knowledge

Key Performance Indicators:

• 90% Aircraft Availability.
• Quality of maintenance.
• Number of incidents / accidents.
• Quality audit findings.
• Optimal material and resource usage.
• Technicians’ competency.
• A Basic Licence (Bl/B2) and at least 1 Aircraft approval.
• Aircraft Supplementary Approvals i.e BSI and EGR

Competencies:

• Have proven integrity, transparency, and accountability.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks without compromising quality.
• Leadership.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Analytical thinking.
• Customer service orientation.

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Quality Inspector

Role Description

The Quality Inspector reports to the Quality Manager through the Quality Supervisor and is responsible for the overall operations of the aircraft maintenance inspection activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring that all aircraft maintenance, continuous inspections, quality control and monitoring are in conformity with Standard and Recommended Practices, Procedure and in compliance with laid down regulations and that the proper inspections records, reports, and forms used are properly executed prior to approving the aircraft for return to service
• Assisting, supervising, and directing all maintenance inspections on aircraft under Air Peace Ltd AOC
• Contributing to developing standard operating procedures as it relates to aircraft maintenance activities and inspections
• Aircraft inspection during routine maintenance and entering defects found in non-routine cards
• Ascertaining that all inspections are properly performed on all completed work before it is approved for return to service and that the inspections and maintenance records, reports and forms required for such release are properly executed
• Ensuring that all technical data and publications are current
• Providing for continuity of inspection responsibility assuring completion of required inspections when personnel shift or reassignment occur
• Reporting of defects and non-airworthy conditions of aircraft and components, during routine inspection or spot checks
• Ensuring the proper execution of the NCAA approved major repair and major modification when require and that any requested maintenance releases or approval for return to services are completed
• Ensuring that rejected and unserviceable parts are handled in such a way as to prevent their reuse as serviceable parts
• Maintaining proper records of all maintenance inspections activities
• Ensuring NDT inspections and other specified work are in accordance with approved methods
• Makes periodic check on inspection tools and calibration of precision equipment and review records to ensure that established periods are not exceeded
• Monitoring the roster of all certifying staff members, including the scope of their authorization and work ethics
• Technical stores periodic inspections
• Inspecting all work that requires the qualification of Aviation Maintenance Technician such as airframe structures airframe electric wiring and weight and balance
• Regular meeting with the Quality Supervisor – Technical and the Head of Maintenance for review of airworthiness status of company aircraft/components
• Performs routine check of parts for shelf-life expired items to be removed for necessary action
• Ensures adequacy and correctness of entries in the technical log as well as the airworthiness release
• Certificate of Maintenance Review package review and C of A renewal
• Lease/Return aircraft bridge check monitoring
• Aircraft survey
• Other duties assigned by the Quality Supervisor – Technical.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and work experience.

How to Apply