Stores Controller - Ethiopia Recruitment Event

About the role

Air Arabia is recruiting a Stores Controller through its invitation-only Engineering Recruitment Event in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, scheduled for mid-November 2026. Only candidates who can attend the event, after being shortlisted and invited, should apply here. The role manages and controls the Air Arabia Stores, covering receipt, storage and release of all tools, equipment and spare parts used for the maintenance of Air Arabia and third-party aircraft, in line with company policy and regulatory rules.

Key responsibilities

• Control and verify heavy maintenance task and work package documentation from Maintenance Planning, and distribute and display them on the action board.
• Ensure awareness of TPM and MOE Manual procedures for production control, including A-checks, C-checks, engine and APU change checks.
• Distribute planned maintenance cards in the control docks in proper sequence, and process and execute additional cards arising from inspections.
• Monitor maintenance progress, report delays or deviations to the Supervisor - Maintenance Planning & Records and implement corrective measures.
• Raise non-routine maintenance cards for crew 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 on aircraft departure.
• Compare planned man-hours with actual logged hours and review completed tasks against approved documentation before certification.
• Prepare lists of material and tool shortages, coordinate with Technical Procurement and handle ad-hoc AOG requirements.
• Maintain 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

• High school, diploma or certificate in a related field, with a bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of related experience in the airline industry; low-cost airline experience is a plus.
• Experience with inventory software and IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations training are advantages.
• Knowledge of civil aviation rules on acceptance, storage and issuance of tools and equipment.
• Valid driving licence for the assigned location and ability to carry heavy equipment.
• Willingness to work in a rotating shift pattern.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Very good English and strong verbal and written communication.
• Organising, time management, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Familiarity with quality assurance, internal and external audits.