Specialist in Aircraft Mechanics, Multiple positions

In the framework of the Inter-institutional collaboration agreement between UNOPS and the government of the United Mexican States, through BANOBRAS, for the administration and disposal of goods, UNOPS will provide technical advisory services with the main objective of initiating the process of commercialization and subsequent sale of the aircraft used by the President of the United States of Mexico, model Boeing 787- 8, seeking the best market conditions for the Mexican Government.

The Specialist will be responsible for providing specialized technical advice to achieve the following results:

1. Physical inspection for the identification of damage to the fuselage caused during the operation of the aircraft (s);

2. Proceed to the Mechanical Inspection of the aircraft (s);

3. Physically inspect the aircraft (s) in order to identify all the relevant components installed in the equipment, registering them through reports and photographs;

4. Identify other relevant discrepancies of the aircraft (s) by registering them through reports and photographs;

5. Evaluation of engines through Run up and other pertinent information acquired through the systems of the aircraft (s);

6. Inspect, photograph and issue a report on the landing gear, APU, Propeller and engines of the aircraft (s);

7. Evaluation of the general conditions of the interiors of the aircraft (s);

8. For inspections, a "Check-list" will be provided to be followed. The Inspector will not be restricted only to this list, being able to add information that he considers appropriate

All of the above maintaining strict confidentiality  of information and applying the best market practices.

a. Education

• A Master ́s degree in a relevant field is required preferably in mechanical engineering or  aeronautical engineering.

• A combination of Bachelor’s degree with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above.

• A combination of Technical degree with an additional 4 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above
  
  

b. Work experience

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience (or more depending on academic qualifications) is required in technical advice to projects in the aeronautical sector related to the maintenance or inspection of aircraft in the private or public sector.

c. Languages

• English intermediate level is required

• Spanish intermediate or fluent level is an advantage.

Work life harmonization: UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types.

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.