The Tanzania Airports Authority (TAA) was established on 11th October, 2024 under the Tanzania Airports Act, No. 08 of 2024. with the aim of establishing, managing, operating and developing Government airports in Mainland Tanzania. This institution has several responsibilities including: –
Planning, preparing and implementing plans for the construction, development, operation, management and maintenance of infrastructure, buildings and equipment of Government airports;
Providing professional advice to the Government and the public on national and international issues regarding the establishment, development, management, operation and maintenance of airports;
Providing essential airport equipment, security and safety services and other related services to facilitate the movement of aircraft, passengers, cargo and parcels to Government airports;
Managing the day-to-day operations of Government airports in accordance with national and international regulations and standards;
Ensuring fire and rescue services are provided at Government airports; and to promote Government airports, attract airlines and generate business opportunities.
The history of the management, operation and development of Airports in Mainland Tanzania dates back to after the independence of Tanganyika until 1998, when these issues were coordinated by the Airports Unit under the Ministries responsible for Transport.
Following economic and systemic reforms in the country aimed at enabling Government Departments and Directorates to carry out their duties more quickly and effectively, the Airports Department was abolished and the Tanzania Airports Agency was established, which was called the Tanzania Airports Authority (TAA).
23 Job Vacancies at Tanzania Airports Authority (TAA) December 2025
Position: AIRCRAFT MARSHALLER II: 23 Positions
Duties and Responsibilities
i. To marshal the aircraft and ensure that engine start up signals is signaled to the cockpit when ready for startup and the danger areas around the engines are clear of FOD, personnel and equipment,
ii. To arrange and ensure proper allocation of aircraft parking bays based on their type and size and make proper parking arrangement for VIP flights,
iii. To take charge of apron operations including overseeing, controlling and directing the towing/push back operations and ensure visual contact with the tug operator, cockpit and wing/tail walkers,
iv. To direct wing walkers to remove chocks when the cockpit has confirmed the aircraft brakes are set,
v. To ensure safe operations of equipment around the aircraft comply with all ICAO, IATA and TCAA Standard Operating Procedures,
vi. To receive flight information from air traffic controllers and disseminate the same to airport users for announcements and development of daily may fly,
vii. To effectively disseminate technical information concerning aircraft parking to airline, ground handler, and controllers,
viii. To monitor apron safety rules (such as wearing reflectors, safety boots, ear guards, and proper parking of equipment’s) to ensure compliance with apron safety operating procedures,
ix. To report accident/incidents on air side and apron on relevant forms immediately after reported by assistant marshaller,
x. To inspect AVOP licenses to all drivers operating on the air side all the time,
xi. To track flights movements in the system all the time, record and maintain all aircraft and passenger movement data in the log book,
xii. To prepare and submit daily working reports before handing over the shift.
xiii. To perform other duties as may be assigned by Supervisor.
Qualifications
Diploma in one of the following fields; Public Administration, Human Resources, Statistics, Business Administration/Commerce majoring in Finance or Accounting, Banking or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution and should have computer knowledge.
The Authority will provide Apron Management Course to candidate who successfully pass the interview.
Deadline: 11/01/2026
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