AMO Manager

A part 145 helicopter AMO based in Johannesburg is looking for an experienced and licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to join their team as the AMO Manager.

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that job cards and tasks are completed within a specific time frame at the highest quality
• Ensuring that MRO is compliant to all regulators and OEM standards
• Ensuring that all maintenance is carried out in accordance with local legislation and company rules as defined in Civil Regulations 145, Company Quality Manual, Manual of Procedure and any other internal procedures issued
• Maintaining high quality standards and enhance aviation safety by encouraging hazard and incident reporting
• Usage of relevant maintenance documentation during execution of tasks and accurate completion of maintenance documentation (Including work packs)
• Ensure efficient functioning of the maintenance areas
• Provide specialised services to company for the interpretation of the technical standards applicable
• Ensure all maintenance actions are performed in accordance with the relevant manufacturer’s component/part manuals, applicable Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives, Service Letters or Instructions and any other authorised Technical Publications
• Ensure that the conditions prescribed in the applicable Maintenance Schedules are fully complied with
• Control a surveillance system to monitor the work carried out on aircraft, engines and equipment in order to maintain the highest standards of inspection, overhaul, repair, replacement, modification, testing and recording and processes
• Releasing all complete work with the correct certification in a suitable time frame
• Compliance with CAR’s, company standards, company Manual of Procedure, Quality Manual and Manufacturer’s airworthiness requirements
• Identify, formulate and perform scheduled in-house training on all related topics inclusive of SIR’s and company Manual of Procedure
• Assigning and managing sufficient staff to meet the milestones set for the project
• Responsible for informing the Chief Pilot and production planners of first Ground runs/flight times/dates
• Monitor the number of man hours utilized
• Managing bay availability for helicopter maintenance
• Monitoring of aircraft servicing schedule
• Ensure that project boards are up-to-date

Minimum Requirements

• South African Citizen or valid South African work permit / residency
• SACAA Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence
• At least 3 to 5 years management experience within an Aircraft Maintenance Organisation

Skills and Attributes

• Strong Computer Skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Solid problem solving, decision making and analytical capabilities
• Problem solving and results orientation
• Objective setting and achievement
• Planning and Organising
• Working with various stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Benefits

Market related salary negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.

Apply online or send your CV to nico@aviationlink.co.za