Production Controller - Ethiopia Recruitment Event

About the role

Air Arabia is recruiting a Production Controller through its invitation-only Engineering Recruitment Event in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in mid-November 2026. Candidates must be able to attend the event to apply; full event details are shared only with shortlisted candidates. The role monitors, verifies and controls the documentation of all heavy and base maintenance checks and work packages so they are carried out on time and in line with agreed maintenance plans, the Air Arabia Procedures Manual and CAMO requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Verify and control the documentation of heavy maintenance tasks and work packages received from Maintenance Planning, ensuring they are prepared, distributed and displayed on the action board.
• Ensure awareness of TPM and MOE Manual procedures for production control in A-checks, C-checks, engine and APU change checks.
• Distribute planned maintenance cards in the control docks in proper sequence and process additional cards arising from inspections (pre-docking, ship-shop-ship, routine, clean, lube, servicing, final inspection).
• Monitor maintenance progress continuously, report delays or deviations to the Supervisor - Maintenance Planning & Records and implement corrective measures.
• Raise non-routine maintenance cards for defects recorded in the Technical Log Book/Cabin Log and follow up on their resolution.
• Handle deferred defect entries in the AMOS system and submit debrief reports after each departure.
• Compare planned man-hours with actual logged hours and report variations; review completed task documents against approved pre-documentation before certification.
• Prepare lists of material and tool shortages, coordinate with Technical Procurement and handle ad-hoc AOG requirements.
• Update records of component changes per hangar, coordinate with MCC and Line Maintenance on the next planning, and forward completed work packages to Maintenance Planning and records to Technical Records.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Aircraft Engineering, Aeronautical or Electro-Mechanical, or a higher diploma/certificate from a recognised institution with relevant experience.
• 3+ years in aviation maintenance planning and records; experience with low-cost airlines and Airbus A320 aircraft preferred.
• Experience with CAMO requirements and with Civil Aviation Authority rules, preferably GCAA.
• Exposure to EASA Part 145, Part 21 and subpart M requirements.
• Training certificates on Human Factors highly desirable; project management, cost control, compliance, budgeting and quality assurance training valued.
• Fluent English, very good written and verbal communication, and ability to work under pressure in rotating shifts including nights.

Required skills

• Proficiency in the Microsoft suite and use of technology systems and tools.
• Knowledge of planning documents (MPD, MRB, AMP) and aircraft planning systems.