Field Technician - Sub Saharan Africa

Company : Safran Helicopter Engines

Job field : Manufacture / assembly and repair

Location : Segensworth North Fareham Hampshire , United Kingdom

Contract type : Permanent

Contract duration : Full-time

Professional status : Technician

Spoken language(s) :

Afrikaans Fluent

English Fluent

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Job Description

What's special about us?

Safran Helicopter Engines are the world's leading manufacturer of rotorcraft turbines and the only one dedicated exclusively to this market. Our UK facility is the European Maintenance Centre Hub for the SHE Group, performing level 1 to level 3 maintenance and repairs on complex helicopter engine components.

Our experienced teams partner with our broad, global customer base, providing both technical expertise and broader support in both the fixed wing and rotary wing markets.

What will I be doing?

The role of Field Technician is to be fully autonomous in carrying out level 1 to 3 Maintenance activities on Safran Helicopter Engines. Working offsite at customers' premises to high Quality standards whilst achieving a high customer satisfaction.

• Achieve on time delivery of Engines at the customers premises

• Maintain a high consistency of quality standard output

• Produce accurate engine reporting and release documentation

• This role requires the Field Technician to be based in South Africa.

• Provide onsite support to Tanzania Peoples Defence Force (TPDF) as per the requirements of the Agreement between SHE UK and the TPDF.

• Provide on-site maintenance support, maintenance to TPDF or other customer as required.

• Prepare for the Maintenance activity to be performed at the customers' premises. Review the requirements as per the customer Purchase Order. Where applicable review the engine logbook data to identify additional work to be done or Service Bulletin to be applied. Open a work pack and prepare paperwork in advance according to quality standard.

• Prepare tools for shipment to the customer location where the maintenance task will be performed and liaise with the freight forwarder for collection. Prepare tools for return at the customer facility.

• When applicable, obtain travel security authorisation in line with SAFRAN risk countries prior to booking off-site travel abroad and make arrangement for travel as per the travel policy.

• On arrival at the customer premises carry out accurate assessment on the condition of the engine to confirm the workscope required to return the engine to a serviceable state, liaising with the Safran HE Technical Support Representative and Service Engine

ATTENTION - This role is based in South Africa (Johannesburg)

Job Requirements

What do you need from me?

• Aircraft Mechanic Apprenticeship

• Gas Turbine Engine Knowledge

• South Africa Civil Aviation Authority regulation certification

• SHE Engine qualification (Arriel, Makila) - Desirable

• European Aviation Safety Authority certification - Desirable

What's my next step?

Please apply via the website and if you have what we are looking for, a member of our talent acquisition team will be in touch.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the requirements of this role.

We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum requirements regardless of their identity or background.

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation please get in touch for an informal chat.

We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.

Specificity of the job

Regular

Locate your future workplace

Concorde Way,PO15 5RL

Segensworth North Fareham Hampshire

United Kingdom

Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.