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Our aircraft connect people with essential medical care, education, relief and development support, as well as enabling local churches and Christian organisations to serve communities that are difficult to reach.\nWe are seeking a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to join our aviation team in Uganda. This is an opportunity to use your professional skills in a mission-focused environment, supporting the safe and effective operation of the MAF fleet.\nYou will provide a professional aircraft maintenance service, ensuring aircraft airworthiness and operational efficiency in accordance with national and international aviation standards, MAF Standard Operating Procedures and approved maintenance data.\nThe successful candidate will need to be flexible in supporting programme operations. This may include providing maintenance support at locations other than their designated base.\nA development opportunity for an unlicensed engineer\nAlthough this position is advertised as a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer role, MAF would also consider an unlicensed aircraft engineer who is seeking to build the practical experience required towards an EASA Aircraft Maintenance Licence.\nResponsibilities\nPlan and carry out scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance within the scope of your licence, ratings and MAF’s approved capabilities.\nInspect, test, troubleshoot, repair and reassemble aircraft, engines and components in accordance with approved data, manufacturer instructions, MAF SOPs and applicable aviation standards.\nComplete maintenance records, inspection forms, checklists and release-to-service documentation accurately.\nSupervise maintenance activities and ensure all work meets required quality, safety and regulatory standards.\nReport defects, safety concerns and legal-compliance issues through the appropriate MAF reporting systems.\nMaintain equipment, tools and hangar facilities as required.\nParticipate in quality and safety audits, continual improvement activities and professional development.\nSupport the training, mentoring and development of trainees, AMEs and other maintenance staff.\nWork collaboratively with local and regional engineering teams, including supporting other MAF programmes for up to 10 weeks per year.\nContribute to team meetings, projects and the wider work of MAF.\nParticipate in MAF’s spiritual life through prayer, biblical reflection and engagement with its evangelical Christian mission.\nLicensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Uganda job profile\nQualifications, Skills & Experience\nEssential\nCompletion of an approved aircraft maintenance engineer pre-employment course.\nICAO Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence without type rating, or relevant progress towards an EASA Aircraft Maintenance Licence for an unlicensed appointment.\nAt least two years’ aircraft maintenance experience; 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