CAMO Engineer/Planner (Airbus H225)

About the job

Westair Helicopters is a prominent provider of offshore helicopter services in Africa.  Our focus on safety is unwavering and serves as the cornerstone of our operations. Our commitment to this core value is reflected in every aspect of our operations and is evident in our record of successful and safe missions. Our comprehensive helicopter services are designed to meet the evolving needs of our clients, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of the offshore helicopter services sector.

For our team we are looking for a Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) Engineer/Planner
who will be based in Windhoek, Namibia.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Daily flight activities upload into maintenance tracking tool;
• Planning of the upcoming maintenance;
• Prepare and distribute required work orders / work packages for maintenance;
• Review returned work packages performed for completeness and proper sign off;
• Proper storage of all records (operational and maintenance) (hardcopy & electronic);
• Be the direct point of contact with the maintenance staff;
• Review maintenance forecasts for the long term planning and issue maintenance recommendations to CAM;
• Review and analysis of mandatory data, such as Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, etc;
• Review and analysis of information data, such as Service Letters Informational Letters, etc., and if applicable manage the internal distribution;
• Reading and understanding of manufacturers technical documentation;
• Evaluate technical standards in particular for repairs, modifications and alternate parts;
• When deemed necessary check at the maintenance facilities on any aspect of the contracted work to fulfil CAMO responsibility for the airworthiness of the aircraft;
• Ensure that recommendations from audits carried out by the responsible persons, the CAM and by and/or on behalf of the customer are processed, followed up, and communicated back to the 'customer' in an appropriate manner.
• Must be willing to travel.

Minimum requirements:

• Aeronautical background (other qualifications and certificates will be considered as a plus).
• Previous experience as CAMO Planner on the Airbus H225 or 332.
• Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with different stakeholders and teams.
• Flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing business needs and work in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Planning skills.
• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken. (Italian, French, Spanish and Portuguese will be an advantage).
• Microsoft Office package knowledge.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills, critical analysis and team player.
• Held of a valid driving license.
• Held of a valid passport for travelling.
• Availability to work out of the standard weekly time (weekends and/or holidays period).
• Availability to travel for work purposes.

Recommendations:

• Understanding of EASA regulation and standards that apply to aircraft operations and maintenance will be an added advantage.
• Human Factors certification considered a plus.

Our company language is English and we are a global reality, that's why we will consider only CVs written in English.