VACANCY – CHIEF ENGINEER

Starlite Maintenance Johannesburg (Pty) Ltd has a requirement for an organised, attentive and supportive individual to fill this position in Heidelberg within the Starlite Group.

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.
• Solve technical queries received from Contracts through dealing with suppliers, OEM

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

• Qualified Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME License holder)
• Rotorcraft type rating applicable to AMO Scope of Approval (preferable)
• 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 Group’s Objectives and Goals.

We appreciate your interest in Starlite Aviation Group. Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.