Maintenance Watch Engineer – PNG Air
Job Location:
National Capital District - Papua New Guinea
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Job Summary
PNG Air is seeking an experienced Maintenance Watch Engineer to join its Airline Technical team based in Port Moresby Papua New Guinea.
The Maintenance Watch Engineer will be responsible for coordinating Aircraft on Ground (AOG) recovery and acting as a key communication link between CAMG MRO Flight Operations and Ground Operations. The role will support the safe and efficient operation of the fleet through effective monitoring technical coordination and timely communication. Maintenance Watch Engineer
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinate AOG aircraft recovery and provide regular operational updates.
- Liaise with CAMG MRO Flight Operations and Ground Operations regarding aircraft availability.
- Monitor and communicate aircraft defects MELs and technical limitations.
- Ensure in-flight malfunctions and defect incidents are reported within required timeframes.
- Monitor technical delays disruptions air returns taxi returns and cancellations.
- Liaise with Technical Services Engineers regarding defect history and troubleshooting.
- Provide technical advice relating to aircraft breakdowns delays and cancellations.
- Participate in operational meetings and technical investigations when required.
- Support the Continuing Airworthiness Manager in the daily management of continuing airworthiness activities.
- Produce fleet updates every two hours and monitor AOG aircraft MELs CDLs discrepancies parts requirements and technical delays. Maintenance Watch Engineer Maintenance Watch Engineer
Applicants should have:
- DHC8/ATR 72 LAME Licence or equivalent.
- Extensive knowledge of MEL applications and interpretations.
- Extensive knowledge of airline operations relating to Continuing Airworthiness and Technical Services.
- Strong aviation engineering experience including experience in a senior engineering role.
- Good understanding of airline safety airworthiness and commercial operational requirements.
- Ability to coordinate technical issues affecting in-service aircraft.
- Strong leadership analytical planning and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication and computer skills.
- Ability to work effectively with MRO organisations airline departments and aviation regulators.
- Ability to provide sound technical advice to senior management.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment and think outside the box.
- Knowledge of the PNG aviation environment and regulations will be an advantage. Maintenance Watch Engineer
Position Location: Port Moresby Papua New Guinea.
Employment package and benefits will be discussed with suitable shortlisted candidates.
Required Skills:
Lead and manage all aspects of cabin crew operations to ensure safety compliance and outstanding customer service. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to maintain operational standards and regulatory requirements. Oversee performance management training rostering and resource planning for the Cabin Crew department. Ensure adherence to company policies aviation safety rules and quality standards. Foster a culture of safety security and continuous improvement.
Required Education:
Proven managerial experience in a Cabin Crew leadership experience within the aviation industry preferably in cabin understanding of safety regulations operational standards and crew resource communication and people management qualifications are desirable but not mandatory.
