Leading African Airline have an opportunity for a
Contracts Manager.
This is a Technical role and would be based within the
Maintenance/Engineering Department.
The Candidate should be able to provide sound leadership and
direction and would be able to support the Engineering Maintenance
Division. The Candidate would be expected to encourage ideas and
developments as well as creating new and improved processes.
Ensure effective project management of all Aircraft related
activities and take personal responsibility when required.
Competencies:
Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
Must have a detailed and analytical approach to task in hand.
Must have understanding of budget management.
Must have good leadership qualities and solid man management skills.
Technical Requirements but not limited to:
Must have a sound knowledge of the Aircraft Maintenance Contracts,
Materials Management Contracts, and Maintenance Schedules
procedures, being able to describe any future issues facing the
airline with respect to these processes.
Ensure a safe, compliant operation of Fleet.
Provide daily out of hours technical support to all areas of the
airline.
Allocation and control of annual department budgets.
Negotiation of service level agreements with other airline
departments.
Skills and
Experience required:
An HCC or degree qualification in a relevent
engineering subject.
A minimum of 5 years experience in airline engineering with a
minimum of two years experience in a significant Man Management role
with professional engineering staff.
Experience in managing and directing a team, and dealing with all
aspects of HR issues.