Chief Engineer, Chad

Overview

Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is an organisation using light aircraft to deliver help, hope and healing in Jesus’ name in developing countries. For more than 75 years, MAF has been transporting patients, relief workers, produce and medical supplies to the world’s remotest regions and places of deepest human need – places where flying is not a luxury but a lifeline.

One of these places is Chad, the largest landlocked country in Africa. The Sahara Desert in the north, combined with vast distances between villages and towns along dirt and sand roads, makes Chad a challenging place to live and work. Ranked 186 out of 189 on the UN Human Development Index, Chad faces extreme human need:

Adult literacy is just 23% (and 11% among women).
Life expectancy is just over 50 years.
One in ten babies dies before reaching their first birthday.

For over 50 years, MAF has been serving in Chad through times of famine, drought and civil unrest. Working with many partner organisations, MAF provides an effective air transport service for missionaries, relief organisations and the local Church. The humanitarian and spiritual needs of this country are huge, and MAF seeks to meet these needs by operating two aircraft, a Cessna Grand Caravan and a Cessna 182.

To ensure the continuation of this vital mission, MAF is seeking a Chief Engineer to manage the local Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO), maintain aviation standards, and mentor local staff.

Key Responsibilities

Aircraft Maintenance & Compliance:
Manage the maintenance of MAF Chad’s aircraft to meet MAF’s internal standards, as well as national and international aviation regulations.

Training & Mentorship:
Support the development of local maintenance staff by mentoring and coaching them. Assist with implementing and managing training plans.

Strategic Planning:
Collaborate with the Country Director on tactical planning to ensure efficient and effective resource management.

Program Support:
Participate actively in the program management team, oversee stock levels, and ensure accurate and organised documentation.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Essential:

Completion of an approved Aircraft Maintenance Engineer pre-employment course.
5+ years of experience in aircraft maintenance.
ICAO Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licence (without type rating).
Aircraft and engine type courses as appropriate.
Successfully completed GCSE and A-level qualifications (or equivalent).
An aptitude in verbal, non-verbal, numerical, and mechanical reasoning.
Working knowledge of French.
Understanding of health and safety principles.

Desirable:

National Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licence as required.
Experience in team management.
Experience with turbine or reciprocating engines (as applicable).
Experience with budgeting and financial control systems.

Why Join Us?
At MAF, you will be part of a mission that brings transformation to isolated communities. This role provides the opportunity to use your technical skills in aviation to make an eternal impact while equipping and empowering others.

If you have a heart for service, leadership capabilities, and the expertise to maintain our aircraft to the highest standards, we invite you to join our team in Chad.

Apply Now!

If this role aligns with your passion and skills, we’d love to hear from you.