Chief Engineer

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 infield 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 onder his 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)

The above position will be filled in accordance with the Recruitment and Selection Policy to achieve the Groups Objectives and Goals.

We appreciate your interest in SAF Aerogroup. Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of the application cutoff date please consider your application unsuccessful.

Applicants must submit their CV by Friday 9th August 2024.

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Remote Work :

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