Our client is a fast-growing aviation technical services consultancy firm. The Aircraft Technical Records Specialist is responsible for the integrity and compliance of aircraft maintenance records, with a primary focus on asset transitions and lessor audits. This role ensures that all documentation meets stringent regulatory standards (FAA/EASA) and contractual lease return conditions, directly safeguarding the aircraft's airworthiness and financial value.
Main Responsibilities
- Asset Transitions (Delivery/Redelivery): Lead the compilation and review of comprehensive records packages for aircraft delivery, redelivery, or sale.
- Identify and resolve Back-to-Birth (BTB) traceability gaps for Life-Limited Parts (LLPs) and major components.
- Records Auditing: Conduct meticulous audits of aircraft records (Logbook Daily Narrative Data (LDND), Hard Time (HT), On Condition/Condition Monitored (OCCM), structural repairs, modifications & Service Bulletins (SBs)).
- Identify discrepancies and ensure 100% compliance with Airworthiness Directives (ADs).
- Technical Liaison: Act as technical point of contact during inspections and transitions. Resolve technical queries from lessor and next lessee.
- Data Integrity Management: Reconcile maintenance records with digital systems like AMOS, TRAX, or OASES. Ensure all statuses are accurate and maintenance work packages are complete, signed, and correctly archived.
Qualifications and Experience
- Education: Bachelor's degree or diploma in aeronautical engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of EASA Part M, FAA Part 145, and IATA standards.
- Software Proficiency: Proficiency in maintenance tracking software (e.g., AMOS, TRAX, OASES) and digital record platforms (e.g., Flydocs, Aerdata, Stream).
- Data Skills: Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables/VLOOKUPS) for data migration. Previous experience with OEM portals such as AirbusWorld, myBoeingFleet preferred.
- Contract Interpretation: Strong ability to interpret complex aircraft lease contracts and translate technical requirements into actionable compliance checklists.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 to 5 years working experience in aircraft technical records, specifically within an airline, Continuous Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) or Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) environment, with proven experience in at least two full aircraft transition projects.
Compensation
- Salary: KES 150,000 - 300,000 plus generous company benefits.