Company Profile

Africa World Airlines Limited (AWA) is a new Ghanaian registered private-sector company formed with the sole vision of making air travel an option for majority of travelers within the markets in which we operate.

Job Description

• Job Title:  Avionics Technician
• Department: Flight Operations Department
• Reports To:  Head Of Engineering

JOB PURPOSE

Fabricate per drawings and standard practices wire bundles and assemblies to include marking of wires, properly securing wires into bundles, and termination of wires into a variety of contacts and connectors.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Avionics technicians may assist in installing and servicing avionics communications equipment.
• They ensure that newly installed systems and those that have been repaired meet requirements mandated by the aviation authority and specifications set by aircraft manufacturers.
• They participate in purchasing, testing and calibrating avionic systems such as computer and electronic communication panels

He / She will be responsible for carrying out the following duties:

• Maintain the aircraft in accordance with an approved Maintenance Schedule.
• Ensure due maintenance is performed on all aircraft in a timely manner in order to meet the Flight Schedule.
• Maintain continued Airworthiness across the fleet.
• Ensure proper troubleshooting is carried out to justify all parts replacements.
• Be proactive in working closely with the other employees to ensure smooth and safe operation of the Airline.
• Ensure all mandatory occurrence, accident, incident and delay reports are filed as required.
• Ensure a high level of safety standards are maintained within the immediate working area and within the organization.
• Ensure proper tooling, calibrated equipment and work stands are used at all times without any mishandling.
• Return all removed and unused parts, tools and equipment to stores with proper labelling and report any malfunctioning equipment.
• Ensure all maintenance work are carried out under the supervision of a certified license engineer and recorded in accordance with the regulations.

Required Skills or Experience

• Avionics or electronics experience preferred
• Must be able to read and write English language 
• A valid clear driver's license
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must have 2 years’ experience in all phases of commercial transport aircraft
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, troubleshoot aircraft systems
• Basic understanding of EASA / FAA regulations.
• Able to work under pressure
• High sense of responsibility
• Motivation to perform a broad variety of tasks