Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, September 12, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Aircraft Towing Operator

Main Purpose Of Job
• Responsible for maintaining safe and effective ground movement of towing aircraft including the supervision of safe start-up procedures.
• Perform towing operations and cleaning aircraft while observing the highest safety standards in accordance with AMREF Flying Doctors standards of operation.

Principal Responsibilities
Aircraft Towing
• Conducting an operational inspection of the tow tractor and tow bar ensuring all equipment used has a serviceable tag and is valid before every use
• Performing towing task as per the directive of the Operations duty Officer/Flight Crew/Maintenance Perform safe manoeuvring of aircraft inside/outside hangar
• Monitor radio communication towing request instruction as by the Operations duty Officer/Flight Crew/Maintenance
• Communicate and monitor ATC/Ground Control radio communication during all aircraft towing activities
• Clean and return tow bars to their designated storage area after use

Adhering To Safety Regulations And Standards
• Complying with the company’s towing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at all times and safety regulation standard of KCARS, KAA and IATA
• Timely reporting of any hazards, incidents or unusual state of the aircraft and equipment under your responsibility to your supervisor or Head of Safety

Aircraft Cleaning
• Cleaning the interior thoroughly using approved cleaning agents. Starting from cleaning the inside so that the aircraft is clean and ready for any mission
• Embarking on cleaning the outside of the aircraft using water and approved detergents to remove any stubborn stains
• Placing the oxygen pack back to the aircraft (I do not understand what you mean by oxygen pack)
• Polishing the aircraft on a monthly basis; a schedule has been prepared to ensure work is done at the right time. Deice boots to be polished with shine master/other approved chemical every 3 weeks
• Assist in thoroughly cleaning a contaminated aircraft after disinfection in liaison with the Aeromedical team

Preparing An Aircraft For Evacuations
• Configuring of aircraft seats and cabin as per flight needs. Jet seats reconfiguration to be done under the supervisor of the maintenance department
• Liaising with Operations Officer/Maintenance or Flight Crew to call the fuel company for re-fueling and checking the fuel levels appropriate for a flight
• In liaison with the fuel providers to top up fuel after completion of a flight
• Ensuring there are enough supplies for each mission i.e. of drinking water, snacks, medical masks, oil cans and prist etc.
• In liaison with Flight Operations enquire on the number of patients or accompanying persons for any additional seats/stretchers
• Inspecting the lifeport/spectrum aircraft stretchers, for obvious damage, refilling it with oxygen before placing it in the aircraft
• Load and offload equipment or luggage into an aircraft
• Screening luggage before/after arrival or departure, of the aircraft a loading/offloading and the same in the aircraft or ground ambulance
• Adding of the engine oil/or fuel additives as per instructions of the Flight crew or Maintenance team
• When the aircraft is about to start, connect the ground power unit as per the start-up procedure Connect the GPU to the aircraft as required or as instructed by flight/maintenance crew, disconnect the GPU and remove the chocks as per flight/maintenance crew instructions
• Before the engine start-up, ensure the fuel tests are done under the supervision of the flight crew
• When the aircraft is parked ensure the tail stand, all wheels chocked fore and after and the same is removed before aircraft departure

Refueling And Defueling
• Assist the contracted Fuel suppliers in the fueling of the company aircraft as per the Flight Operations or Flight crew requirements
• When an aircraft is back from a mission, arrange and assist top up fuel as per company minimum requirements or Pilot instructions
• Before fueling, confirm the fuel meter reading of the fuel truck and ensure it tallies with the fuel receipt
• Use of fuel additives while fueling for aircraft as per company policy
• Wear PPEs (Personal Protective Equipment) when on refuelling or defueling tasks
• Ensure after refuelling the fuel receipt is signed by the Flight Crew or signed on their behalf and noted in the Tech Log

Loading & Offloading
• Loading of luggage and cargo into the aircraft as per Captain or operations instructions
• Assisting the medical team with loading/offloading the patient and passenger onto/out of the aircraft
• Offloading luggage, medical equipment from aircraft

Office Support
• Supporting the department to collectively achieve its overall objective • Performing any other work-related tasks as required

Minimum Qualifications
Education
• KCSE certificate or equivalent
• Certificate in Basic First Aid
• Certificate of good conduct
• Completion of ATC Radio communication training
• Certificate of aircraft towing

Preferred Experience And Knowledge
• Minimum 3 years’ consecutive work experience in towing operations
• Demonstrated record in towing of aircraft
• Good understanding of KAA regulations and Customs rules
• Knowledge in Basic First Aid
• Knowledge of Airside Driving
• Knowledge of Airside Safety Awareness
• Basic knowledge in ICT skills
• General aviation and aircraft knowledge

Skills And Competencies
• Good written and verbal communication
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to observe all the safety standards and report incidences in a timely manner.
• Ability to follow instructions and implement SOPs
• Ability to find solutions in a challenging work environment
• Ability to provide good customer service
• Ability to keep calm under pressure
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to prioritize and manage time
• Application of professional work ethics and integrity

Environmental Conditions
• Based at AMREF Flying Doctors Hangar, Wilson airport. AMREF Flying Doctors has a 24-hour work environment.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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Job application procedure

Interested and qualified? Go to Amref Kenya on flydoc.org  to apply  

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