Coastal Aviation — Avionics Engineer Vacancy

About Coastal Aviation

Coastal Aviation, operating under Coastal Travels Limited, is a premier safari and regional charter airline based in Tanzania. Widely recognized as “The Flying Safari Company,” Coastal Aviation is one of East Africa’s leading sub-regional air travel operators.

History & Origins

• Founded: 1987 by Italian entrepreneur Nicola Colangelo.
• Early Operations: Started as an inbound tour operator offering personalized safaris and air charters.
• Original Fleet: One Cessna 206T aircraft and three traditional wooden dhows used for passenger transport to Zanzibar.
• Evolution: As motorboats replaced marine routes to Zanzibar, the company transitioned exclusively to air operations while retaining the traditional dhow in its logo to honor its origins.

Core Operations & Destinations

Coastal Aviation specializes in flying safaris, connecting major urban centers with remote wilderness areas, bush airstrips, and coastal islands.

Main bases:

• Julius Nyerere International Airport — Dar es Salaam
• Arusha Airport
• Zanzibar

The airline connects more than 40 destinations across East Africa, including:

• Serengeti
• Ngorongoro
• Nyerere/Selous
• Ruaha
• Rubondo Island
• Nairobi, Kenya
• Kigali, Rwanda

Fleet & Technical Capabilities

Coastal Aviation operates aircraft suited to both regional operations and unpaved bush airstrips, primarily:

• Cessna 208B Grand Caravan
• Pilatus PC-12

The company is also an Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) with in-house engineering facilities for aircraft maintenance and third-party maintenance services.

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VACANCY: AVIONICS ENGINEER

Position Overview

Coastal Aviation is seeking a qualified and experienced Avionics Engineer to join its team.

Key Requirements

• Full expertise in aircraft avionics systems.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience with Cessna Caravan aircraft is an added advantage.
• Experience with Pilatus PC-12 aircraft is an added advantage.
• Tanzanian nationals are preferred.

Application Details

Position: Avionics Engineer
Company: Coastal Aviation
Application Email: careers@coastal.co.tz
Deadline: 21 August 2026

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit their applications to:

careers@coastal.co.tz

Website: www.coastal.co.tz
Phone: +255 699 999 999
Reservations: reservations@coastal.co.tz

Application Deadline: 21 August 2026