Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer South Africa

• Job category: Technician
• Contract type: Permanent contract
• Site: Cape Town

Sabena Engineering is a leading independent and international aviation solutions provider for civil and military operators. Our capabilities cover the main aircraft types, including Airbus, Boeing, Lockheed, regional and military aircraft and rotor aircraft. With our unique and innovative solutions to both regular and complex needs, Sabena Engineering is all set to grow as a worldwide proximity partner, bringing its expertise wherever needed.

SABCA offers a full range of services to the civil, space and military aviation markets and recently expanded into the commercial Unmanned Autonomous Systems market as an integrator of aerospace-grade solutions for the industry.

Sabena Engineering & SABCA are part of a unique industrial ecosystem in the Belgian aerospace industry which is owned by Sabena Aerospace (holding company) and by the Société Fédérale de Participations et d’Investissements (SFPI/FPIM).

Are you ready to join us?

Your Main Responsibilities:

• Performing maintenance, rectification of defects and troubleshooting in accordance with company and manufacture procedures – respectively any other applicable procedures and regulations of foreign authorities.
• Ensuring compliance with valid revisions of regulations, procedures, processes, instructions and aeronautical laws within the area of responsibility (e.g. Occupational safety regulation).
• Performing maintenance – repair and servicing as covered by current PART-66 AML and company authorization.
• Supervising and signing the release to service for all maintenance work (as permitted) which is carried out by other maintenance personnel.
• Reporting airplane defects and incoming aircraft status to MCC.
• Reporting of any occurrence per SACAA Regulations, 2011 Part-145 and Customer procedures or local legislation requirements.
• Taking responsibility for all paperwork.
• Regular reporting of activities performed on customer aircraft for proper invoicing.
• Attending regular technical training to stay updated.
• Participation in maintenance check flights if requested by Customer’s Chief Pilot.

Your profile:

• Valid ICAO Type II license AME category A & C rating on B737-NG and B737-CL (Must have -3/4/500).
• Knowledge of SACAA CATS & CARS (PART-145, PART-66 etc).
• Very good English language skills (written & spoken).
• Flexibility and a reliable manner of working.
• Suitable for working shifts.
• An awareness of Health and Safety rules and regulations surrounding an LAME function.
• Customer orientation and strong communication skills.
• Intercultural competence.
• Team capability and high ability to coordinate work.
• Valid driving licence.
• Able to obtain ACSA ramp permit.

Our offer:

• Join the Sabena Engineering family, which is passionate about aviation and fully dedicated to its success. Within our organization, everyone contributes to our target to meet our customers’ needs, with their own expertise and their responsible behaviour.
• Have the great opportunity to contribute with us to bringing aviation expertise wherever needed.
• Benefit from a competitive package and develop your skillset to contribute to the company’s success.