Flying Spanner Outstation Engineer

DHL Express; Muharraq; On-site; BHD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong career support

International environment

Great culture

Multifarious benefits

Job summary

DHL Express in Bahrain seeks a Flying Spanner Engineer to maintain and repair aircraft across the network. You will fly onboard, monitor serviceability, log defects, and coordinate with MOC and outstations to keep the fleet safe and compliant.

The role requires at least five years of aircraft maintenance experience, a licensed engineer status, and the ability to work with ETL/NMIV systems, while supporting training and handover to shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ aircraft maintenance experience.
• Licensed, certifying and company approved engineer on principal types operated.
• Ability to analyse and troubleshoot aircraft systems and engines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high dispatch reliability and ensure serviceability.
• Provide on-board technical support at outstations and brief receiving engineers on arrival.
• Ensure maintenance is performed to required standards and data.
• Manage and record defects, events, and pertinent information in company systems.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Technical troubleshooting

Safety standards

Education

Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Tools

NMIV

CMMS/ETL

Job description

YOU TACKLE FOR QUALITY AND GREAT SERVICE. THIS WILL IMPROVE THE LIFE OF OUR CUSTOMERS.

Would you like to become part of the world's most international company in the world?
A company that pioneered cross-border express delivery in 1969 and is now active in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. Do you want to be part of a company that connects people worldwide? And the more people we connect, the better life will be on our planet.

Join our team and discover how an international network that's focused on service, quality and sustainability, is able to connect people and improve lives through the power of global trade. And not just for our customers, but for every member of our team too. To learn more about our culture, motivated people and our purpose, please visit www.dpdhl.jobs/express

Do you want to make a difference? Then come to our "Insanely Customer Centric" Team and become a Certified International Specialist!

ROLE PURPOSE:

To carry out maintenance, repair, modifications and alterations to customer or company owned, leased or operated aircraft.

YOUR TASKS:

• Maintaining highest possible technical dispatch reliability whilst assessing multiple factors surrounding aircraft serviceability.
• Fly onboard the company aircraft and provide Technical Support at outstations. Where the Aircraft has departed and a defect occurs during the flight, the Flying Spanner Engineer will observe and record as much detail as possible.
• Ensure that aircraft maintenance is performed to the highest standards and at all times in compliance with applicable and approved data.
• The Flying Spanner Engineer is the point of contact for each flight and will ensure, upon arrival, that the receiving engineer is briefed on any technical issues during the flight from both the Captain & Flying Spanner Engineer. All defects will be recorded by the Captain on the eTL, and events, incidents, and pertinent information should be recorded via the company reporting system and communicated to the duty Line Manager and/or MOC Manager.
• The Flying Spanner Engineer will carry out a detailed walk-around inspection of the aircraft down route.
• In the event of a technical defect down route, the engineer will contact BAH MOC and inform them of the defect. Where possible, the Flying Spanner Engineer will make all attempts to return the aircraft back to base utilizing the Approved Company MEL document.
• In the event of an AOG down route the Flying Spanner Engineer will serve as the point of contact for the BAH MOC and make contact with local service providers on the ground through local DHL personnel for Ground Support Equipment and Hangar Space if warranted. In the event that the crew leave the airport during an AOG, the engineer will remain onsite at the aircraft to assess and plan rectification of the defect.
• The Flying Spanner Engineer, in the event of a Maintenance event down route will ensure that all local Airport Procedures are complied with, such as Airport CRS procedures, Engine Running Curfews & Towing of Aircraft.
• Assist in “On-the-job” training of mechanics and trainees in the performance of their duties.
• Responsible for the upkeep and update of Company issued IT such as IPADs & onboard carried mobile phones.
• Responsible for the written and verbal communication of information from his shift to the succeeding shift to ensure a satisfactory level of continuity and safety with regard to work in progress (or pending) with respect to aircraft, equipment, personnel and safety.
• Be responsible for requisitioning of parts from stores, assuring serviceability of parts, completion of appropriate tags, return of parts to stores and assuring that required forms and documents are properly completed.
• Maintain and Manage the ETL as end users including the procedure to print in the event of ETL failure.
• Ensure that all maintenance related documentation is properly actioned and completed.
• Keep up to date on all applicable regulations, Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives and manufacturer’s service letters and other pertinent publications.
• Responsible for the completion of mandatory trainings on a quarterly basis such as Continuation Training, SFAR 88 Fuel Tank safety & Human Factors.
• Shall ensure that safety precautions and safe practices are adhered to and practiced by those personnel under his direction. Reporting any unsafe conditions or equipment to the Production Manager.
• The reporting of safety risks during flights at outstations through the Trip Reporting & company reporting systems.
• In the event of a SAFA Inspection down route, the Flying Spanner engineer is responsible for informing the MOC & the Quality department immediately. SAFA, Operational delays, and Safety events should be recorded on a company reporting system.
• Ensure that company owned and/or operated maintenance and ground support equipment is operated and maintained in safe and operable condition. All GSE defects to be documented and reported to the GSE mechanic.
• Responsible to keep up to date with roster change notifications from the AIMs system even on days off.
• Ensure that all line maintenance areas are kept in a neat and orderly manner at all times.
• Will be required to act on behalf of Line Supervisor or Line Manager as required.
• Inputting of all relevant aircraft Tech Log and Work Order information including component changes into the computer maintenance program
• Must be able to analyse and troubleshoot aircraft systems and engines utilising knowledge learnt from individual aircraft type courses, maintenance manuals and references, and experience gained from “hands on” practical OJT.
• Fueling figures are published on NMIV and the Certifying Engineers are responsible for reviewing NMIV and take initial figures to reduce fueling errors.
• Must be able to make timely and appropriate decisions based on problem solving ability and experience. Remains objective and co-ordinates with relevant departments, even when under pressure, to make a calculated decision with considerations given to safe ‘on time performance’ of the company fleet.
• Completion and submission of SM006 Maintenance Feedback Forms for non-safety related observations on flights and ramp.
• The charging of 02 bottles IAW Procedure 2.1.64. and shop workorder completion.
• Must be able to priorities work requirements based on fleet arrivals, departures and scheduled maintenance. Monitor progress throughout shift, anticipate problems and adjust work or schedule to ensure optimum serviceability at all times. Including flying technical support when called upon

YOUR PROFILE:

• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ aircraft maintenance experience, excluding apprenticeship or basic training.
• Must be a licensed, certifying and company approved engineer on the principal types operated.
• Must be able to communicate assertively, effectively and diplomatically with flight crew, flight dispatchers, ground handling personnel and senior management, as required.
• Must be able to analyse and troubleshoot aircraft systems and engines utilising knowledge learnt from individual aircraft type courses, maintenance manuals and references, and experience gained from “hands on” practical OJT.
• Have Completed a minimum of 18 months in the current role.

OUR OFFER:

• Strong career support in an international environment.
• Great culture and colleagues.
• Multifarious benefit programm.

We look forward to receiving your application!