Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Career – Vehicle Maintenance Technician

Organisation: Civil
Aviation Authority (CAA)
Duty Station:  Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Vehicle
Maintenance Officer
Job Ref: CAA/ADV/EXT/19/2013
About CAA: 
Civil
Aviation Authority (CAA) is a corporate body responsible for the regulation of
Civil Aviation in Uganda. It manages Entebbe International Airport and 13 other
aerodromes upcountry. CAA carries out its work in conformity with International
Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPS).
Job Summary: The Vehicle Maintenance Technician will
conduct maintenance on plant and equipment auto-electrical systems for
vehicles, fire trucks, marine boats, generators and other related equipment
Key Duties &
Responsibilities:
1.
Mechanical/Auto-Electrical maintenance and repairs:
  • Carries
    out routine maintenance of fire fighting and marine equipment for
    servicing and repairs
  • Inspects
    electrical components of vehicles, fire fighting and marine rescue
    equipment and makes appropriate reports.
  • Carries
    out unscheduled and emergency repairs to vehicles and equipment to ensure
    adequate availability at all times.
  • Works
    with computer-controlled engine management systems.
  • Services,
    identifies and repairs faults on electronically controlled vehicle systems
    such as electronic fuel injection, electronic ignition, anti-lock braking
    system, cruise control, automatic transmission, airbags and air
    conditioning.
  • Installs
    electrical equipment such as gauges, lighting, alternators and starter
    motors in vehicles.
  • Installs
    electrically operated accessories such as radios, heating or demisting
    equipment, air conditioners, driving lamps and anti-theft systems
  • Uses
    meters, test instruments and circuit diagrams to find electrical faults.
  • Adjusts
    engine control systems and timing to make sure vehicles are running at
    peak performance.
  • Tests,
    reconditions and replaces faulty alternators, starter motors and related
    items such as voltage regulators and batteries.
  • Repairs
    or replaces faulty ignition, electrical wiring, fuses, lamps and switches
  • Uses
    hand tools, specialized electrical tools, instruments and machines,
    including drills, grinders, presses and lathes.
  • Solders
    or welds when repairing electrical parts.
  • Installs,
    repairs and services air conditioning systems in vehicles.
  • Checks
    and tests wiring parts in older vehicles using portable instruments (non
    electronic vehicles)
Qualifications, Skills
& Experience:
  • The applicant should possess a good Ordinary Diploma in Electrical
    Engineering (Automotive) from a recognized training institution.
  • At
    least three years relevant working experience as Auto Electrician.
  • Technician
    membership of the Uganda Institute of Professional Engineers will be an
    added advantage.
  • Knowledge
    in Mechanical engineering and hydraulic systems is an added advantage.
  • Computer
    literacy skills
  • Prior
    work experience on diagnostic equipment with excellent problem solving and
    fault finding skills
  • Possess
    good eyesight, color vision and good hand-eye coordination.
  • Ability
    to approach work in a systematic and thorough way and to keep up to date
    with technological changes.
  • Excellent
    team ethics.
How to Apply:
All
h
and-written applications
with detailed CV and copies of academic certificates and transcripts with the
Job reference number clearly marked the top left hand corner of the envelope
should be sent to the address below; The
Director Human Resource and Administration Civil Aviation Authority, P .O. Box
5536, Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: 20th December,
2013 by 5:00p.m.

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