Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - AME (mechanical)

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.
• 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 an AME license rated on A109/AW109 series helicopters.
• Rotorcraft general and turbine engine certification.
• Trade certification.
• 3 years aircraft maintenance experience.
• Management qualification will be an added advantage.CompetenciesCompetencies Required: Decision making, Multi-tasking, Meticulous, Accuracy, Good communication, Teamwork. Knowledge required:
• Aviation rules and safety guidelines
• Helicopter operation procedures & systems
• Public safety & security
• Transportation systems & procedures.
• Aircraft systems, engines & airframes.
• Port rules
• Customer & personal service
• English language proficiency
• Mathematical applications
• Computers & electronic applications.
• Flight theory & engineering practices Skills Required: Good communication, Time management, Rapid judgement & decision making, Operational control, Active listening, Technical trouble isolation & rectification, Vigilance, Accuracy, Working with complex machines, tools & devices, Social perceptiveness/diversity management.Equity StatementPreference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.DisclaimerIf you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.Transnet, its employees or representatives never ask for a fee from job seekers. Any such requests are fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activities in this regard to the Transnet anti-fraud line on 0800 003 056 or email [email protected]