Arik Air Recruitment

Arik Air is West and Central Africa's largest carrier, seeking the services of experienced and competent candidates to fill the following existing vacant positions:
Job Title: Manager - Engineering
The Role:
Develop and prepare methods, standards and procedures for maintenance of aircraft systems, and engines.
Responsibilities:

    Planning of aircraft for maintenance checks and overhaul.
    Prepare and review from time to time special inspections for scheduled maintenance of aircraft systems, components and engines.
    Ensure that all data regarding aircraft operations are properly recorded.
    Carry out aircraft, engine and component performance analysis, in service problem evaluation, reliability control program and make recommendation.
Requirement:
    Must have at least 7 years working experience in similar role
    Must be between the ages of 35 - 40
    Must have good technical knowledge
    Good understanding of aviation rules and regulation
    Must have good management skill.

Job Title: Health & Safety Officer
Responsibilities:
    To develop and implement Health and Safety best practice, ensuring the company complies with current health issues and safety legislations, approved codes of practice and guidance in relation to employment and service provisions.
    To work proactively with Managers to establish and maintain safe systems of work and a safe environment for colleagues and customers.
    To develop and implement the Business continuity planning process, to ensure that disruption to the company’s critical functions is minimized.
Requirements:
    Must possess at least a HND
    Highly developed numeracy, verbal and written communications skills (including report writing) with a high level of attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality.
    Demonstrated ability in the areas of time management, working autonomously and within a team, customer service/interpersonal, administration, organization, initiative, problem solving and conflict management skills.
    Well developed knowledge of MS office software and computer skills.
    Knowledge and experience in interpreting and implementing Acts, Regulations, Policies, codes of practice and standards relevant to OSH.
    Relevant experience in Occupational Safety and Health with demonstrated experience in hazard identification and control and injury management
    Experience in the preparation and provision of training courses is desirable
    Current Senior First Aid Certificate is desirable
    Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Safety and Health or other relevant area is desirable
    Hold a current driver’s license
    Hold a National (or Federal) police certificate (not more than 6 months old).

Job Title: Health & Safety Manager
Responsibilities:
    To develop and implement Health and Safety best practice, ensuring the company complies with current health issues and safety legislations, approved codes of practice and guidance in relation to employment and service provisions.
    To work proactively with Managers to establish and maintain safe systems of work and a safe environment for colleagues and customers.
    To develop and implement the Business continuity planning process, to ensure that disruption to the company’s critical functions is minimized.
Requirements:
    Must possess at least a Bachelor’s degree and professional qualifications.
    Highly developed numeracy, verbal and written communications skills (including report writing) with a high level of attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality.
    Demonstrated ability in the areas of time management, working autonomously and within a team, customer service/interpersonal, administration, organization, initiative, problem solving and conflict management skills.
    Well developed knowledge of MS office software and computer skills.
    Knowledge and experience in interpreting and implementing Acts, Regulations, Policies, codes of practice and standards relevant to OSH.
    Relevant experience in Occupational Safety and Health with demonstrated experience in hazard identification and control and injury management.
    Experience in the preparation and provision of training courses is desirable
    Current Senior First Aid Certificate is desirable
    Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Safety and Health or other relevant area is desirable.
    Hold a current driver’s license
    Hold a National (or Federal) police certificate (not more than 6 months old).

Job Title: Ground Equipment Handler
The Role:
Assist in the coordination of equipment in line with the lay down procedure
Responsibilities:
    Assist the Head of Ground Equipment in the co-ordination of equipments like Tractor,
    Conveyance Belt, Push Back, Passenger Step, Toilet Bower, G.P.U ASU Forklift and other equipments like FMCS etc.
    Monitor departure and arrival times of scheduled and unscheduled flights for prompt positioning of Ground Services Equipments.
    Ensure safety compliance in operation of Equipment/Aircraft on the Ramp.
    Liaise with the maintenance department on regular and quality maintenance of ground service equipments.
    Ensure that the roster for the periodic maintenance of ground service equipment is complied with.
    Make sure that equipment are in good shape for operations on daily basis through an effective quality control of handling equipment.
    Ensure that area is free of FOD.
    Ensure that equipments are positioned well when not in operation.
    And any other duties that may be assigned
Requirements:
    WASC
    Driver license Type E
    Five years handling of Heavy Duty Ground Equipment on the aircraft and around the tarmac.
    Must be between the ages of 25 - 35 Copied from: hotnigerianjobs.com-
    Must be a team player
    Good technical skill
    Pay attention to detail.
    Good management skill

Job Title: Ground Support Equipment Mechanic
The Role:
The job role involves maintaining and co-ordinating the repairs on all ground service equipment. 
Responsibilities:
    Ensure that the ground service equipments such as push back tractor, G.P.U, tow bars water
    and lavatory are maintained at all time.
    Monitoring of flight scheduled for prompt availability and serviceability of equipment.
    Ensure safety compliance in my working area and environs.
    Roster supervision and coordinate other Ground Support Equipment mechanics.
    Liaise with the Handlers on how to use the equipment with care and know the value of the equipment.
    Conduct on the job training for other mechanics and electricians on how to prevent and repair break down in case of failures.
    Draw a service schedule chart for all the equipment.

Requirements:
    Must have at least WAEC.
    Drivers license Type E
    Five years handling of Heavy Duty Ground Equipment on the aircraft and around the tarmac in a supervisory role
    Must have undergone a Safety training on Ramp responsibilities.
    Must be between the age of 25 - 35
    Must be a team player .
    Good technical skill .
    Pay attention to detail .
    Good management skill.

Job Title: Manager - Supply & Logistics
The Role:
Ensures that product and services are available in the right place at the right time by planning the procurement process, production, logistics and distribution.
Responsibilities:
    Manage different level of supply chains
    Integrate the business processes and IT systems of many suppliers and customers.
    Work closely with suppliers and customers to improve operations and reduce cost.
    Take responsibility for reverse logistics such as the return of reusable pallets, collection of packaging for recycling and their return of rejected or damaged goods. Copied from: hotnigerianjobs.com-

Requirements:
    University degree
    Must be a Chartered member of the institute of Purchasing & Supply, Logistics & Transport.
    Must be between the ages of 35 - 40
    Minimum of 5 years relevant working experience in the technical or supply chain deparment in aviation industry is required.
    Must have the ability to understand technical publications and data related to aircraft manual such as vendor manuals, IPC etc.
    Must have numerical skill
    Must be knowledgeable in MS Office applications and inventory control systems (Trax system experience).
    Excellent planning and organization skills in dealing with multi-cultural working environment management.

Job Title: AVP - Engineering
The Role:
Responsible for all engineering, planning, data and technical records management
Responsibilities:
    Defines and develops suitable approved maintenance programmed.
    Serve as liaison between the AMO and manufacturers.
    Records and monitors the fleet reliability data and comparing achieved trends with sets targets. Copied from: hotnigerianjobs.com-
    Manage project and contracts assigned and coordinating them within and outside the airline, while assisting with selection, negotiation and execution of contract with vendors and sub contractor.
    Assist in the evaluation of and potential customization of new aircraft types for future possible introduction into the company.
    Ensure safe and secure retention of all aircraft maintenance records and documentation.
    Liaise between aircraft, equipment and furnishing original equipment manufacturers, regulatory authorities, design organizations and the entire department within the organization.
Requirements:
    University degree in engineering
    Over 15 years of professional experience in the aviation sector is Preferred.
    Must be between the ages of 35 - 40.
    Must have previously worked at a managerial level in a well established organization in or outside Nigeria.
    Excellent leadership and managerial skills.
    Demonstrable good understanding of the aviation industry in Nigeria.
    Must be result oriented and has a knack for driving corporate performance
    Strong analytical and problem solving skills
    Excellent business communication skills
    Ability to constantly be in charge regardless of internal or external business pressure

Job Title: Avionics Engineer
The Role:
This invoIves ensuring aircraft worthiness in line with the company’s stipulated requirement
Responsibilities:
    Must participate in trouble shooting, spare requisitioning and fault rectification in efficient and accurate manner.
    Ensuring that at the end of tasks all equipment is accounted for and returned, surplus stock and unserviceable items are accounted for.
    Must ensure that all tasks are property recorded certified.
    Carry out all line and Base maintenance (technical) duties as requested.
    Must ensure continued aircraft airworthiness requirement of the companys aircraft fleet
    Ensure that all company's aircraft fleet is kept in good appearance status both exterior and interior.
    Monitor flight and maintenance schedules for prompt availability and serviceability of aircraft and support equipment.

Requirements:
    Candidate must be Electrical Electronics or Engineering graduates an added advantage
    Must be between the ages of 25 - 35
    Must possess at least two years working experience on similar role.
    Candidate must be type rated on Type training on Hawker, Boeing 737, CRJ & Dash 8 Avionics.
    Ability to analyzed and trouble shoot a technical problem.
    Ability to work to deadline and to identify priority requirement.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send their applications and detailed CV to: aviationmaintenance@arikair.com
Job Application Deadline: 12th September, 2012