VACANCY-RE-ADVERTISED

The Company is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions at Kamuzu International Airport.

Post: Maintenance Foreman (LH5)

Responsible to: Maintenance and Transport Manager

Responsible for: Maintenance Technicians

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the workshop is functioning properly in accordance with LIHACO standards and requirements of customer airlines and relevant authorities
• Ensure that the workshop is provided with necessary facilities, work space, equipment and supporting services as well as work environment to satisfy operational safety and security requirements at the station
• Ensure maintenance programmes and other manuals are kept in the workshop general office where all mechanics, electricians, general fitters can access and refer to them
• Set targets and standards for measuring and evaluating performance of mechanics, electricians and general fitters and operational effectiveness and efficiency of the workshop
• Ensure mechanics, electricians and general fitters read, understand and are familiar with relevant sections of Ground Handling Manual and Maintenance manuals
• Liaise with the Ramp and Load Control Duty Officer on the serviceability of equipment
• Assign tasks to workshop staff and supervise their performance
• Keep and maintain maintenance Records for auditing purposes
• Resolve safety and security issues arising from the workshop
• Maintain high levels of safety and security at the workshop
• Reporting hazards and safety risks in maintenance and transport operations
• Carrying out inspections on equipment and vehicles before use
• Conducting sectional meetings and appraising staff
• Consolidating maintenance records for GSE and vehicles
• Participate in Safety Action Group, meetings, Station Management Review meetings and customer airlines meetings
• Check the serviceability of fire extinguishers placed on GSEs
• Hold workshop review and other meetings
• Report incidents and accidents
• Prepare monthly and other reports as requested by the Maintenance & Transport Manager
• Instil and maintain discipline of all staff under him

Education and Qualification

Minimum of a Degree in Automobile Engineering or equivalent.

Experience

Two years’ experience in a busy workshop

Abilities and Skills

• High Level Maturity
• Supervisory Skills
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving
• Ability to work under Pressure
• Conflict Resolution Skills
• Multitasking