Turbine Engine Specialist
As a Turbine Engine Specialist, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the safety and reliability of turbine engines across our global fleet. From Africa to the Pacific, your expertise will help ensure our aircraft are mission-ready to bring help and hope to remote communities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide expert support on engine performance, health monitoring, and troubleshooting
* Coordinate overhauls, engine exchanges, and major repairs
* Analyse ECTM data to track engine trends and performance
* Contribute to audits, vendor evaluations, and configuration decisions
* Support strategic decisions around fleet cost and life-cycle planning
* Promote best practices for turbine engine maintenance across the organisation
* Assist in developing training materials and provide technical support to field engineers
* Occasionally represent us at OEM and industry events
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Strong technical background in turbine engine maintenance and support
* Collaborative approach with excellent communication and problem-solving skills
* Experience interpreting engine data and applying findings to maintenance planning
* A heart for service and a desire to use your skills in support of a greater mission
* Ability to stay calm under pressure and adapt in a cross-cultural, mission-driven context
* ICAO License applicable to MAF-operated turbine engine aircraft (PT6A preferred)
* Strong understanding of turbine engine performance and reliability
* Significant hands-on experience with turbine engines in the field
* Experience with engine procurement and overhaul coordination
* Ability to work in remote teams and communicate across cultures
Benefits:
Join us and be part of something extraordinary. Applicants must have or be willing to seek the legal right to work in the role's location. Criminal History checks and references will be required. Acceptance of and adherence to our purpose, vision, and values is an essential condition of employment.
Others:
Industry-recognised ECTM training and experience with CAMP EHM are desirable qualifications. Familiarity with aviation authority regulations and our operating environments is also desirable. Experience in a Chief Engineer or Technical Manager role is highly valued.