Job Description

Job Purpose

You will play a critical role in supporting SAAT's engineering services by evaluating technical policies, managing aircraft systems, and ensuring compliance with CAMO standards. You'll contribute to reliability improvements, cost savings, and operational efficiency through technical analysis and stakeholder collaboration.

Principal Accountabilities

Proven ability to develop and implement technical policies that enhance performance and reduce costs

Experience managing engineering systems for aircraft structures, interiors, and systems

Strong capability in evaluating OEM data and regulatory documents to drive cost-effective strategies

Track record of approving modifications, repairs, and deviations in line with airworthiness standards

Confidence in liaising with OEMs, regulators, and internal stakeholders to resolve in-service issues

Ability to conduct detailed reliability studies and recommend program changes

Collaborative approach to facilitating communication between maintenance teams, customers, and support areas

Proactive attitude in initiating warranty claims and supporting after-hours CAMO operations

Qualifications & Experience

Grade 12 with Maths & Science - essential

Certified aviation technician (mechanical or avionic) with 5+ years' experience

N6 or higher diploma in Engineering

At least 1 year of contract management experience - Essential (Aviation industry advantageous)

Project management qualification - Advantageous

8 years + experience in aircraft maintenance

Knowledge and Skills

Proven ability to develop and implement technical policies that enhance performance and reduce costs

Experience managing engineering systems for aircraft structures, interiors, and systems

Strong capability in evaluating OEM data and regulatory documents to drive cost-effective strategies

Track record of approving modifications, repairs, and deviations in line with airworthiness standards

Confidence in liaising with OEMs, regulators, and internal stakeholders to resolve in-service issues

Ability to conduct detailed reliability studies and recommend program changes

Collaborative approach to facilitating communication between maintenance teams, customers, and support areas



Proactive attitude in initiating warranty claims and supporting after-hours CAMO operations

Attributes

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



Be a team player

Be self-motivated and motivate other staff

Be assertive, persuasive and have good customer orientation skills

Additional Information