ICAO Roster-Aircraft Maintenance Training Expert

Under the direction of Director of the Capacity Development and Implementation Bureau (CDI), the Field Operations Section (FOS) is responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and closure of Technical Assistance (TA) and Technical Cooperation (TC) projects. It drafts agreements and aids in creating country-specific and regional projects and programs by identifying priority areas, developing objectives, activities, and deliverables, setting timelines, and specifying budgetary requirements. 

Additionally, under the direction of the CDI Director, the Field Personnel Section (FPS/FRU) recruits international experts to implement Capacity Development and Implementation projects across various Civil Aviation fields and manages the ICAO Roster of Experts.

Conduct an initial review of Aircraft Maintenance Training Programme, facilities and installation at facilities and assess their suitability or otherwise for efficient and quality training of aircraft maintenance technicians in accordance with the latest requirements and standards.

Prepare an initial evaluation report on the aircraft maintenance programme, facilities, installations, course syllabi and instructors and discuss it with government authorities before finalizing it.

Develop a proposal for the project involving the provision of a long-term Aircraft Maintenance Expert for the duration considered necessary to plan and initiate the implementation of the upgrading and updating of the Aircraft Maintenance Training.

Perform other related duties, as assigned.

1. At least ten years' experience in the maintenance of modern air transport. 
2. At least five years' experience as instructor in the field of aircraft maintenance at a well-established civil aviation, airline or technical institute. 
3. Experience in the preparation and organization of training programmes and courses in the field of aircraft maintenance. 
4. Familiar with ICAO Annex 1, 8 and other related ICAO documents. 
5. Familiar with ICAO Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programmes, particularly as regards aircraft airworthiness and maintenance organizations.

• A good command of oral and written English.

• A working knowledge of French or another official language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish).

It should be noted that this is a prospective position intended for experts interested in consultancy contracts. (short and long term) 

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

ICAO CDI consultants are expected to conduct themselves in a manner befitting their status as international civil servants. 

ICAO CDI offers an attractive benefit package to its consultants in accordance with the policies of the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC).