VACANCY – TECHNICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Starlite Maintenance Johannesburg (Pty) Ltd has a requirement for an attentive, self-disciplined, problem-solving individual to fill this position in Heidelberg within the Starlite Group.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: –

• Research and advise on Parts, Tooling and Manpower requirements for Aircraft maintenance projects.
• Complete, submit and follow up on Technical Enquiries (TE’s) to OEMs and suppliers.
• Complete and submit PBH and SBH claims.
• Keep register and track of requests and delivery times on PBH claims.
• Provide technical research and support to AM, CE on demand.
• Draft and assist with quotations and work scope on request from AM and CE.
• Research, manufacture and source alternative solutions on parts and tooling.
• Provide Technical support to Procurement Controller, Logistics, on demand.
• Assist and provide solutions on Warranty claims.
• Provide solutions and planning for set-up of new deployments.
• Carry out planning, draft work scope and requirements including manpower, tooling, parts and material requirement for upgrades or changes in aircraft configurations.
• Forecast annual parts requirements.
• Manage and update technical subscriptions, including downloading and updating of Nav data and CVFDR downloads for various aircraft.

CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Strong Communication Skills
• Ability to work well in a team
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Experience in heavy maintenance, G-checks and refurbishment
• Experience in Helicopter up-grades and configuration changes
• High level of understanding of Aircraft MM, IPCs, SBs, Ads etc
• High level of understanding and experience in Mechanical and Avionics systems

QUALIFICATIONS AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified Aircraft Mechanic / Avionic
• Licenced Engineer (advantageous)
• Extensive Knowledge on AS330/ AS332 Helicopter maintenance (knowledge on other types advantageous)
• Minimum 10 years aircraft maintenance experience
• Minimum 5 years experience in similar role

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