VACANCY: Chief Engineer
REPORTING TO: AMO Accountable Manager
LOCATION: Durban
Aero Support Force Durban (Pty) Ltd has a requirement for an efficient, skilled, problem solver to fill this position of Chief Engineer in Durban within the SAF Aerogroup.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and implement systems and controls to enable the effective functioning of all sections under your control in the AMO and ensure maximum availability of aircraft and related equipment.
- Manage and control in-field support services to deployed aircraft and personnel in terms of routine spares support and AOG scenarios as defined by the Service Level Agreement.
- Ensure that regulatory requirements, company policies and procedures are complied with when carrying out maintenance and managing the various maintenance departments.
- Ensure maintenance is carried out as per the OEM Manuals and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure AMO is adequately equipped to carry out maintenance as per AMO Ops Spec.
- Ensure compliance with store procedures and control of Calibration items, Ground support equipment and Special tooling at home base and all line stations.
- Effective management of all engineers under your control.
- Solve technical queries received from shopfloor through dealing with suppliers, OEM etc.
- Maintain good tool control and housekeeping.
CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong Administration Skills
- Proficient with MS Office (Excel and Word)
- Good Communication skills
- Good Interpersonal Skills
- Strong Customer Service Skills
- Good relationship with SACAA
- Good knowledge of both Mechanical and Electrical systems on Aircraft
QUALIFICATIONS AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The following list of qualifications is essential to fill the position:
- Qualified Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME License holder)
- Rotorcraft type rating applicable to AMO Scope of Approval (preferable). R22, R44, R66 essential
- Approved person with fixed wing experience (Advantageous)
- Knowledge and experience in the development and management of aircraft maintenance logistical support systems
- Minimum 10 years relevant experience in the aircraft maintenance environment
- Experience of the CAMO system (advantageous)
We appreciate your interest in SAF Aerogroup. Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of the application cut-off date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Applicants must submit their CV by Friday, 9th August 2024.
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