ICAO Roster-Approvals of Maintenance Organizations Expert

The Organizational Setting

Under the direction of Director of the Capacity Development and Implementation Bureau (CDI), the Field Operations Section (FOS) is responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and closure of Technical Assistance (TA) and Technical Cooperation (TC) projects. It drafts agreements and aids in creating country-specific and regional projects and programs by identifying priority areas, developing objectives, activities, and deliverables, setting timelines, and specifying budgetary requirements. 

Additionally, under the direction of the CDI Director, the Field Personnel Section (FPS/FRU) recruits international experts to implement Capacity Development and Implementation projects across various Civil Aviation fields and manages the ICAO Roster of Experts.

Major duties and Responsibilities Function 1 (incl. Expected results)

May include some, or all, of the elements listed below in advising and assisting with: 1. Establish and manage the Quality Control and Quality Assurance Organization within the Maintenance Department reporting directly to the Managing Director, including the selection of quality inspectors from qualified airline staff.

Function 2 (incl. Expected results)

Review the recently completed draft of the company engineering manual and make any amendments required to ensure the manual complies with ICAO Document 9760 Airworthiness Manual.

Function 3 (incl. Expected results)

Using the manufacturer's maintenance planning document (or similar document), develop a maintenance manual for each aircraft type operated. The type manual shall include: 

1. the registration letters and serial number of each aircraft covered by the manual;
2. the maintenance classification and, if applicable, the maintenance period of all components fitted to the aircraft; and 
3. copies of all routine and non-routine maintenance check sheets.

 

Function 4 (incl. Expected results)

Give guidance to Technical Director in the establishment of a centralized maintenance record and planning section within the airline responsible for all aircraft types operated.

Function 5 (incl. Expected results)

Develop procedures and provide training to company Quality Control / Assurance Inspectors in carrying out their duties.

Function 6 (incl. Expected results)

Assist with the establish of a central maintenance reference library.

Function 7 (incl. Expected results)

Produce a Maintenance Audit Plan and, with the assistance of the airline’s quality assurance group staff, carry out comprehensive audits of all areas of the maintenance organization.

Function 8 (incl. Expected results)

Develop appropriate maintenance procedures to assist maintenance staff in performing their duties.

Function 9 (incl. Expected results)

Establish a training program which will ensure that personnel involved in aviation maintenance are provided with familiarization training on company maintenance procedures, including the purpose, format, contents and use of the Maintenance Procedures Manual.

Function 10 (incl. Expected results)

Review the existing workload of the maintenance staff, and if appropriate, make recommendations to the Managing Director regarding optimization of the maintenance staff roles and functions.

Function 11 (incl. Expected results)

Supervise the implementation of project outputs as they are completed.

Function 12 (incl. Expected results)

Perform other related duties, as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

Core Competencies:

Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors’ language, tone, style, and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with ag