Accountable Manager – AMO

About the role

An aircraft maintenance organisation based at Lanseria International Airport in Gauteng is looking for an experienced Accountable Manager. The role provides operational and regulatory leadership, ensures compliance with South African Civil Aviation Regulations and supports the development and expansion of the organisation's maintenance capabilities. It calls for strong knowledge of aircraft maintenance operations, SACAA requirements and the management of an approved AMO.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the management and regulatory compliance of the AMO, including its approved capabilities, facilities, personnel, tooling and technical resources
• Support the quality and safety management systems and ensure adequate resources for safe, compliant operations
• Act as principal management contact with the SACAA, coordinate inspections, audits and approval processes, and oversee corrective actions
• Prepare and submit regulatory applications and applications for additional aircraft types, ratings and capability expansions
• Support the technical and operational growth of the maintenance division, including new aircraft types and services
• Work with licensed engineers and maintenance personnel to resolve operational and compliance issues

Required profile

• South African citizen
• Senior management, supervisory or regulatory compliance experience in a SACAA-approved AMO
• Direct experience with SACAA inspections, audits, findings and approvals
• Experience managing regulatory compliance, corrective actions and continuous improvement
• Preferred: previous Accountable Manager, Maintenance Manager or Quality Manager role; AMEL or aviation technical qualification; experience with general aviation aircraft; experience preparing SACAA applications for scope extensions

Required skills

• Sound knowledge of SACAA regulations, especially Parts 43, 66 and 145
• Understanding of AMO Manuals of Procedure and regulatory documentation
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, maintenance manuals, service bulletins and airworthiness directives
• Strong organisational, administrative, communication and management capabilities

Applicants submit their CV online or by email to the employer; only candidates meeting the minimum requirements will be considered.