Auditor Occurrence Standards

Saa Technical; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 450 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company based in Gauteng is seeking an experienced aviation technician to audit the quality of work and ensure compliance with aviation regulations. The ideal candidate will have significant MRO experience, relevant certifications, and a strong background in aviation quality systems. This role requires a proactive approach, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to safety and excellence in performance.

Qualifications

• Must have an appointed senior licensed technician.
• Qualified aviation technician with 2 AME licenses on large aircraft.
• Shop certification with 8 years experience in MRO.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits to ensure compliance to required standards.
• Assist external auditors during audits of SAT.
• Evaluate and process applications for certification.

Skills

Quality Systems e.g. ISO

Aviation background

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Thinking

Initiative and self-motivation

Education

Engineering degree (NQF7)

Grade 12 or equivalent qualified aviation technician

Job description

Job Purpose

To audit the quality of work performed, procedures and processes utilized by and for SAA Technical.

Ensuring compliance with all applicable national internal aviation and other legislation.

To conduct investigations of significant incidents.

Principal Accountabilities

The planning and conducting of audits to ensure compliance to required standards so that SAAT retains the necessary approvals essential for continued maintenance and overhaul activities.

Ensure SAAT Quality Manual, Procedures, Processes used and quality of the product comply with South African Civil Aviation Regulations, United States of America Federal Aviation Regulations, European Joint Aviation Requirements, Bureau Veritas Standards, IATA and ICAO guidelines.

Assess systems to ensure their efficiency and effectiveness, identify root causes of discrepancies, collate information and data on behalf of the EM Quality Assurance for distribution to various authorities.

Assist external auditors when auditing SAT, ensuring that discrepancies are identified and where required, corrective action is taken.

Audit local and international companies that provide aircraft related services to SAA Technical to ensure compliance with the applicable legislation and SAA requirements.

Advise SAA Technical personnel on legal queries and procedural issues.

Evaluate and process applications for certification by SAA Technical staff and staff from other AMOS that carry maintenance for SAA abroad.

Facilitate payments to all applicable authorities (SACAA, FAA, JAA etc.) on behalf of SAA.

Control and coordinate certificates issued to SAA / SAAT by foreign authorities and to foreign AMO's by the SACAA.

Perform code share audits on behalf of SAA.

Review each QMP, IPM and MOE etc. revision prior to submission for NAA acceptance / approval.

Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualified aviation technician.
• Must have an appointed senior licensed technician.
• Must have shop certification with 8 years experience.
• Qualified aviation technician who has at least 2 AME licences on large aircraft (e.g. A, B, A) with 8 years working experience in aviation (MRO) in the planning, engineering, training or maintenance environment.
• The candidate must have completed an approved aircraft type course applicable to the licenses held i.e. SACAA / EASA / FAA.
• Hold an engineering degree (NQF7) with 8 years working experience in aviation (MRO) in the planning, engineering, training or maintenance environment.

Knowledge and Skills

• Quality Systems e.g. ISO.
• Aviation background.
• Aerospace,, procedures and Regulatory Authority requirements.
• Interpersonal Skills.
• Attributes – Demonstrate the SAA values: Customer Focus; Accountability; Integrity; Safety; Excellence In Performance; Valuing Our People.
• Analytical Thinking.
• Information Seeking.
• Initiative and self-motivation.
• Integrity.

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