Overview

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over 290 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

As part of a team of technicians led by the workshop supervisor or senior technician, perform all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, servicing, fault finding, and repair on all MASIL-maintained GSE and vehicles at Baghdad International Airport.

Main accountabilities include:

•  Diagnose and repair various electrical and electronic systems in equipment and vehicles in line with OEM schematics.
• Regular inspection of various automotive components, such as engines, cooling systems, transmissions, axles, steering systems, hydraulic systems, air conditioning systems, batteries, and tires, as well as the vehicle's electrical system, and troubleshooting of the same using OEM manuals.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs of GSE and equipment safely as per set standards and checklists.
• Perform care tasks every day, like checking fluid levels, rotating tires, and changing oil fluids as appropriate.
• Ensure that the breakdown reported at different locations is attended to as quickly as the call is received or within a reasonable time frame to ensure any aircraft delay due to the breakdown of a GSE is either eliminated or minimized.
• Identify the required spares with the help of the OEM manual and inform the supervisor to place a request.
• During planned and unplanned maintenance, identify any potential, existing, or recurrent faults or failures and highlight the same to supervisors to initiate corrective measures.
• Ensure to maintain good housekeeping in the workshop and other work areas and take proper care of tools.
• Producing legible and correct paperwork that accurately reflects the task done and parts or materials consumed.
• Operate all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Carry out a test drive on the vehicle to ensure that it has been properly repaired and is safe for operation.
• Operate a range of workshop tools and machinery required for the task and perform minor welding and body repairs as required.
• Ensure that standard operating procedures (SOP and WI) are followed, and safety precautions are taken during maintenance activities to prevent any personal injury or equipment damage.
• Operate and maintain the potable water plant and vehicles as per set standards.
• Clean and wash the equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Compliance 

Carry out all activities of the role and processing activities (as above) as directed by the Company through its policies, procedures, and training to ensure the success of the operation including the following:

• Full compliance:

o Health & Safety

o Training

o Equal Opportunities

o Harassment

o Data Protection

o Security

• Remain up to date with all station notices relating to policies and procedures
• Remain up to date with all relevant operational, systems and Customer Service training
• Maintain a safe and secure working environment at all times
• Comply with the Company's open, fair, and honest reporting culture

Professional Standards

• Respectful, supportive, and friendly approach
• Clear and honest communication
• Passionate and driven.
• Flexible and understanding of changing priorities and situations.
• Punctual and reliable
• Confident and focused

Qualifications and Experience:

• Trade certificate, diploma or degree in electrical or automobile engineering from a reputed institution.
• 2+ years of experience in the maintenance of ground support equipment, heavy vehicles in the aviation industry, or heavy construction equipment is preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical, automotive, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems
• Must possess a valid local driving license and be capable of obtaining an airport driving permit (ADP) and other equipment endorsements.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings (electrical and hydraulic schematics)
• Must be flexible and willing to work in different shifts to cover the operations 24/7.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, flexible attitude to change.
• Ability to speak, read and writing English is a must.

Environmental Exposures:

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to the following aspects:

• Work at a height greater than 1 meter.
• Adverse weather conditions.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Contact with hazardous materials.
• Heavy lifting.
• Work in a noisy environment.
• Working with pressurized substances.
• Contact with protruding, sharp objects.
• Contact with moving or falling objects.
• Work in our outdoor areas.

Diversity

MenziesAviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact to recruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.

As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.

Application Instructions

Is this role ticking all the boxes for you? If so, please click apply now!

Need more detail? Feel free to contact [ Lora Taan ] for further information. The closing date for submissions is [ 11 Dec 2024 ].