A400M AGE Manager - Almaty and Alatau Air Base

About the role

Airbus Kazakhstan is looking for an A400M AGE Manager based in Kazakhstan, covering the Almaty and Alatau air bases. The AGE local manager is the focal point and main support for the A400M customer on aircraft ground equipment (AGE) and ground support equipment (GSE), liaising with the customer on in-service support and management. The role also covers translation support to the expat team during meetings or document translation, as requested by the head of the local support team.

Key responsibilities

• AGE reception phase: support the buyer in checking items, visual inspections, correct operation, expiry dates, storage advice, and warranty claims (with the MSSR); advise on training needs, storage, scheduled maintenance, calibration, load tests, first-use procedures and proper installation.
• AGE operation phase: provide technical information and documentation support, ensure ITE and user manuals are up to date, inform the operator of known logistics issues, assist with repairs and AOG/ISER incidents, and act as a local focal point for AGE issues.
• Support the operator Air Force in maintenance and planning, and support Nations Owned AGE maintenance (inspection, calibration and repair).
• Translate during meetings or document translation as requested.

Required profile

• University degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in tooling and ground support equipment activities.
• Experience with technical documentation (Aircraft Maintenance Manual) and with external customers.
• National security clearance.
• Good communication skills, customer-oriented, understanding of customer operations and processes.

Required skills

• Advanced English.
• Mandatory Russian.

The position is fixed term and based in the Astana area.