Manager: Airworthiness Engineering (Midrand) at Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

Description
Planning and Research

• Determine the objectives for the department and outputs required.
• Determine the deliverables of the department from the objectives.
• Identify the appropriate resources (human/physical) for departmental functional performance.
• Proactively research specific standards to be applied in the area of aircraft continued airworthiness in relations to maintenance organisations.
• Advise the Senior Manager, Executive ASO and Director on all AMO related aspects

Operational Management

• Secure and delegate appropriate resources.
• Monitor and measure departmental performance.
• Initiate corrective actions to ensure service delivery.
• Compile reports on departmental performance.
• Manage the department in accordance with policy, procedural and legal requirements.
• Oversee the certification process pertaining to aeronautical products and parts design, ensuring ICAO and ISO standards are complied with.
• Advise industry stakeholders around safety and airworthiness issues.

Management of Subordinates

• Create and maintain a climate conducive to acceptable performance in attaining departmental deliverables against objectives.
• Monitor individual performance against agreed standards. Initiate proactive and corrective action as required.

Requirements
Minimum Requirements:

Qualification

• Diploma in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical) 

Ideal

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical Engineering

Experience

• 5 Years Aircraft Maintenance experience OR
• 5 Years Aircraft Registration & Inspection experience OR
• 10 Years' experience Civil/Military Aviation experience (Overall)
• 1 - 3 Years' Supervisory experience will be advantageous

Closing date:

• 05 February 2025