Aircraft Maintenance Engineer: Richards Bay - Transnet NPA



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Position Purpose

  • Responsible for performing all technical maintenance activities as determined in the Maintenance Schedule and recording of all discrepancies identified during the required inspection operations.
  • Certifying maintenance release of all technical work when authorised. 
  • Ensuring the provision of an airworthy aircraft, complying with manufacturers, regulatory authorities, and TNPA processes and procedures.
  • Ensuring that high safety standards are adhered to at all times to mitigate risks associated with aviation operations.

Position Outputs

  • Perform all mandatory periodic inspections (MPI) on TNPA aircraft as determined by local authority and equipment manufacturer.
  • Rectify all technical defects in accordance with approved procedures.
  • Ensure airworthiness and readiness of TNPA aircraft for efficient service delivery.
  • Record all activities being performed through the use of approved documentation in a clear and concise manner showing all actions taken as a result of work accomplished.
  • Maintain sound technical practices.
  • Thorough knowledge and application of the requirements of the Manual of Procedures, CAR’s of 2011, Approved Schedules, Manufacturers Manuals Airworthiness Directives and Airworthiness Notices.
  • Accurate trouble isolation of defects and rectification.
  • Certify own work and as well as countersigning work of other engineers as well as junior engineers in training.
  • Maintain vigilance at all times for discrepancies, which may occur during operation of aircraft and rectify them correctly in the shortest possible time.


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  • Hold current AME license with ratings applicable to TNPA aircraft.
  • Ensure that TNPA aircraft have valid and correct technical documentation at all times.
  • Maintain sound technical practices at all times and adhere to airworthiness codes.
  • Log all activities being performed through the use of approved documentation in a clear and concise manner showing all actions taken and work accomplished.
  • Ensure optimum ground support for TNPA aircraft.
  • Carry out pre-flight and after-flight inspections on every flight mission.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Hold a valid Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s license (AME) rated on rotorcraft.
  • Rotorcraft general and turbine engine certification.
  • Trade certification.
  • 3 years aircraft maintenance experience.
  • AME rating(s) on twin-turbine helicopters will be an added advantage.
  • Management qualification will be an added advantage.



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