Job Description

Job Purpose

To audit the quality of work performed, procedures and processes utilized by and for SAA Technical. Ensuring compliance with all applicable national internal aviation and other legislation. To conduct investigations of significant incidents.

Principal Accountabilities

The planning and conducting of audits to ensure compliance to required standards to ensure that SAAT retains the necessary approvals essential for continued maintenance and overhaul activities:

SAAT Quality Manuel Procedures Processes used and quality of the product South African Civil Aviation Regulations United States of America Federal Aviation Regulations European Joint Aviation Requirements Bureau Veritas Standards IATA and ICAO guidelines Assess systems to ensure their efficiency and effectiveness Identify root causes of discrepancies

Collate information and data on behalf of the EM Quality Assurance for distribution to various authorities.

Assist external auditors when auditing SAT, ensuring that their discrepancies are identified and where required, corrective action is taken.

Audit local and international companies that provide aircraft related services to SAA Technical to ensure compliance with the applicable legislation and SAA requirements.

Formulate / write / approve and assist users in proposed changes to SAA Technical Company policy and procedural documentation.

Evaluate and process applications for certification by SAA Technical staff and staff from other AMOS that carry maintenance for SAA abroad.

Facilitate payments for various services to all applicable authorities (SACAA, FAA, JAA etc.) on behalf of SAA.

Assure compliance to technical requirements during the import/export/purchase/lease/sale of aircraft for/by SAA or other companies.

Control and co-ordination of certificates issued to SAA/SAAT by foreign authorities and to foreign AMO's by the SACAA.

Review each QMP, IPM and MOE etc. revision prior to submission for NAA acceptance / approval.

Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

Grade 12 or equivalent

Qualified Aviation Technician

Must be / have an appointed senior Licensed Technician.

OR

Must have shop certification with 8 years experience.

OR

A Qualified aviation technician who has at leas 12 years AME license on large aircraft e.g A320,B737, A340 with 8 years experience in aviation (MRO) in the planning, engineering, training or maintenance environment. The candidate must have completed an approved aircraft type course applicable to the license held i.e SACAA/EASA/FAA.

OR

Hold engineering degree(NQF 7) with 8 years working experience in aviation (MRO)in the planning, engineering, training or maintenance environment.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge

Quality Systems e.g. ISO 9000 etc. (Aviation background)

Aerospace standards, processes, procedures and Regulatory Authority requirements.

Good report writing skills

Attributes

Demonstrate the SAA values: Customer Focus; Accountability; Integrity; Safety; Excellence In Performance; Valuing Our People

Analytical Thinking Organisational Awareness Teamwork and Cooperation

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