Turbine Engine Specialist

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As our next Turbine Engine Specialist , you’ll play a key role in maintaining the safety and reliability of turbine engines across the MAF International fleet. From Africa to the Pacific, your expertise will help ensure our aircraft are mission-ready to bring help and hope to remote communities.

Reporting to the Manager of Technical Support, you’ll work closely with engineering teams, OEMs, overhaul facilities, and other key stakeholders. This role combines hands-on technical support with strategic input—whether it’s interpreting ECTM data or coordinating engine overhauls, your work will contribute to the health of our fleet and the effectiveness of our mission.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide expert support on engine performance, health monitoring, and troubleshooting

Coordinate overhauls, engine exchanges, and major repairs

Analyse ECTM data to track engine trends and performance

Contribute to audits, vendor evaluations, and configuration decisions

Support strategic decisions around fleet cost and life-cycle planning

Promote best practices for turbine engine maintenance across the organisation

Assist in developing training materials and provide technical support to field engineers

Occasionally represent MAF at OEM and industry events

What We’re Looking For:

Strong technical background in turbine engine maintenance and support

Collaborative approach with excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Experience interpreting engine data and applying findings to maintenance planning

A heart for service and a desire to use your skills in support of a greater mission

Ability to stay calm under pressure and adapt in a cross-cultural, mission-driven context

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ICAO License applicable to MAF-operated turbine engine aircraft (PT6A preferred)

Strong understanding of turbine engine performance and reliability

Significant hands-on experience with turbine engines in the field

Experience with engine procurement and overhaul coordination

Ability to work in remote teams and communicate across cultures

Logical, thorough, and solutions-oriented approach

Industry-recognised ECTM training and experience with CAMP EHM

Familiarity with aviation authority regulations and MAF operating environments

Experience in a Chief Engineer or Technical Manager role

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in complex environments