Website South African Airways Technical (SAAT)
South African Airways Technical (SAAT), has over the last 80 years, provided Aircraft Maintenance services to a vast number of commercial airlines in the domestic, regional and international markets. SAAT has particularly been successful in the delivery high quality maintenance services such as; maj… read moreor airframe checks; engine overhaul; mechanical components; avionics and line maintenance. SAAT’s main operational base is located in Johannesburg, South Africa, with line maintenance capabilities at most major airports in Africa. SAAT has full support structures comprising of Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Quality Assurance, aircraft painting, major structural repairs, IFE and cabin installations together with an extensive high quality apprenticeship program.
Job Purpose
Develop, analyses and maintain the reliability program as per the applicable regulatory framework, MSG2 or MSG3 methodology as applicable and best industry practices to determine disposition of all reliability issues. Review reliability reports, evaluate maintenance discrepancies for applicability, effectiveness, improvement and optimization of the maintenance programs in ensuring efficient and economical business processes within SAAT.
Principal Accountabilities
Generate reliability documentation in accordance with SAAT procedures to develop and maintain type design data for multiple aircraft.
Conduct research and data collection to aid for development of reliability data.
Identify, investigate, motivate, and initiate the aircraft reliability framework, its technical policies and practices in order to ensure compliance to the regulatory framework.
Conduct Aircraft and Systems operational performance surveys and generate reliability and failure reports for customers and OEM’s with detailed reliability and failure modes.
Monitor performance levels of aircraft, engines and related equipment and initiate instructions related to continuous improvement
Produce, present and maintain reliability and technical reports on projects, defects, incidents/accidents and statistical data to ensure data integrity and effectiveness of existing procedures.
Creates a communicative channel between maintenance and support areas on maintenance requirements to the Reliability committee and progress monitoring.
Act as a point of contact & source of expertise for others in the organization and/or externally, in providing detailed professional advice.
Develop and introduce new or improved systems/methods to improve the section’s operations and efficiency. This includes review of industry developments and adoption of best practices.
Assist with resolutions of in-service problems in order to maintain/improve aircraft, engines and systems reliability
Liaise and communicate with Analyst on reliability matters regarding aircraft, engines and components
Conduct reliability and analyze maintenance programs or schedules to:
Improve dispatch reliability and enhance cost efficiency
Attend aircraft systems and component courses, study industry literature, aircraft/component/equipment manufacturer specifications and documentation, and participate in local and international meetings, forums and symposiums
Evaluate historical data that may assist Analyst to motivate, program or task escalations/de-escalations in comparison to industry trends
Analyze re-occurring defect trends, make recommendations and provide reports
Support all CAMO activities as required
Check and validate instructions of continued airworthiness, such as task cards, engineering orders, and related maintenance data to ensure continuous improvement.
Perform in-depth independent engineering analysis and judgement for the effectiveness of maintenance programs, sampling programs and unscheduled maintenance.
Qualifications & Experience
Matric or equivalent – Essential
Must be a qualified aviation technician with 8 years post apprenticeship experience in Aircraft Maintenance and an N6 or National Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline – Essential
OR
Must be a qualified Type 2 certified mechanical or avionics technician with 4 years’ in certified experience in Aircraft Maintenance – Essential
Project Management – Advantageous
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of MIS – Intermediate
Comprehensive knowledge of MS Office package – Intermediate
Maintenance Programs – Intermediate
Aviation regulations and framework – Intermediate
Detailed knowledge of aircraft systems – Intermediate
Knowledge of CAMO systems and source documents, such as AMP, MPD, MRBR applications – Basic
High level of communication (written and verbal) – Advanced
Deadline:22nd May,2026
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