Technical Engineer (Powerplant / Systems)

ASL Aviation Holdings DAC Liège Belgium Engineering
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Company Description

ASL Aviation Holdings is a global aviation services company with airlines based in Europe, South Africa and Asia. ASL is a world leader in ACMI airline operations serving major cargo and passenger airlines.Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, close to Dublin Airport, the ASL Aviation Holdings Group includes four wholly owned European airlines; ASL Airlines Ireland, ASL Airlines Belgium, ASL Airlines France and ASL Airlines United Kingdom. The Group also includes associate and joint venture airlines FlySafair in South Africa and K-Mile Asia in Thailand. Additionally, the Group includes maintenance facilities and several leasing entities. ASL’s airlines operate cargo networks on behalf of major international customers, specialising in the express freight, online commerce, and postal sectors. The Group’s global operations serve over 65 countries and includes passenger and cargo operations under ASL’s own brands.The Global ASL fleet of 130 aircraft includes 17 aircraft types from the Boeing 747-400F to the ATR72-200F. ASLI Airlines Ireland recently became the first operator, on behalf of FedEx, of the new ATR 72-600F, ATR’s first production-built freighter.ASL Group confirmed 20 slots with Boeing for 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) aircraft. To date 11 aircraft have entered service with ASL airlines in Europe and Thailand and the next two aircraft are in conversion and will be re-delivered to ASL in Q1 2022. The BCF programme will continue throughout 2022. In 2021, despite the global disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, ASL’s airlines continued to operate with an average dispatch reliability of 98.04%. The airlines operated 93,181 flights totalling 177,474 flight hours, carrying 991,141 tonnes of freight and 3,900,000 passengers. While some of the group airlines were founded more than 40 and 50 years ago, ASL Aviation Holdings story essentially began in 1998. Annual revenue now exceeds €1.1bn EUR. Globally, ASL has a team of 3.000 people of 51 different nationalities. The Group’s vision is to be the aviation service provider of choice through excellence, experience, and expertise.ASL Aviation Holdings is mindful that aviation, while fundamental, must also be environmentally sustainable. The ASL Group is committed to promoting and acting in the best interest of our staff, customers, environment, and planet through our ESG policy. ASL has committed to Destination 2050, the industry-led programme to achieve net-zero emissions in aviation by 2050 and is working to meet the requirements of the European Commissions ‘Fit for 55’ proposals. ASL Aviation Holdings also formally endorsed the ‘Toulouse Declaration’, further committing the aviation industry to meeting carbon emissions reduction targets by 2030 and to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.ASL strengthened its commitment to being a first mover in introducing new emissions reduction technology into our current fleet by partnering with leading innovators in hydrogen-electric emission powertrains, Universal Hydrogen and ZeroAvia.

Position

The Technical Engineer supports the Engineering Manager in the assigned domain with Powerplant & Systems expertise to:

  • Control all Continuing Airworthiness engineering activities in order to assure the Continuing Airworthiness of the ASL aircraft in the fleet
  • Perform Technical reviews of the aircraft as to contribute to achieve sustainable and reliable levels of the on–time, safe and cost effective performances for the Operator and Customers.

https://www.aslairlines.be/images/default-source/fleet/b747400erf.png?sfvrsn=33cd95f3_0KEY ACTIVITIES

Main tasks and responsibilities


For the assigned ATA 100 chapters:

  • Identify, review, produce and follow-up of technical documentation related to Airworthiness Directives and Non-mandatory Modifications (SB, SL, STC, or Service docs) to ensure adequate planning and on-time accomplishment.
  • Make modification/STC data available in order to ensure that aircraft documentation is amended accordingly.
  • Perform engineering analysis and define root-cause corrective actions for assigned occurrence reports.
  • Contribute to special/internal projects (eg: Aircraft phase in/phase out)
  • Contribute to fleet and reliability related maintenance activities
  • Provide technical support to other departments/MRO/Shop in resolving repeated defects and other technical issues
  • Liaise with Airlines/MRO/OEMs to enhance effectiveness and for innovation/developments

Communication

  • Professional communication and develop relationships within the technical department (Fleet Managers, Fleet Advisors, Planning, Records, Maintenance Control, …), other departments (Operational Control Centre, Flight Operations, Ground Operations), Suppliers/OEM/MROs, other Airlines for an effective and efficient co-operation aiming to improve overall company performances.
  • To report timely, accurate and concise maintenance / modification planning highlights to all stakeholders internally and externally to make sure they all have the relevant information to achieve their objectives.
  • To liaise with Flight Operations, Chief pilots, Fleet Managers, Maintenance Control and contracted MRO’s to ensure a smooth aircraft positioning/input prior to scheduled line/base maintenance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor in engineering/aviation, mechanic or ground engineer with maintenance background or similar by experience.
  • Experience in Continuing Airworthiness, Part-M/145/21 requirements and with the specific aircraft type(s) B737 and B747 is an asset.
  • Able to think, read/absorb and interest in the aviation industry technology/developments/innovations
  • Able to demonstrate accuracy, analytical skills, and eagerness to improve
  • Able to function successfully in a pressure environment.
  • Work in an organized way to be able to meet set deadlines.
  • Computer literate, MS Office with good administration skills.
  • Good command of the English language (written and spoken).
  • Open minded, team player, developed communication skills with all levels in the Airline and with /Suppliers/MRO’s.
  • Negotiation and convincing skills.

Other information

  • Permanent Contract
  • Full time job - Office hours but available to travel abroad from time to time as engineering representative during aircraft checks, to attend technical conferences and training, …
  • Demand for personal flexibility and operational stress management.
  • Available for after office hours/during weekends to provide Engineering service support when required to the technical/maintenance operations and ensure the on-time availability of the aircraft
  • Homeworking possible as per Company policy
  • Attractive salary package in line with the aviation industry.

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