Continuing Airworthiness Manager

SAF/Starlite Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

An aviation operation company based in Durban is seeking a knowledgeable Continuing Airworthiness Manager (CAM) to oversee maintenance compliance and safety standards. This vital role requires strong management skills coupled with 10 years of technical experience in aviation. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with regulations and manage the continuing airworthiness records, fostering a positive quality and safety culture. An appropriate license and previous executive experience is necessary for this position.

Qualifications

• 10 years aviation technical experience, preferably in a similar role.
• Minimum 2 years experience in an aviation executive role.
• At least 1-year direct experience with SACAA.
• Competence in maintenance planning systems.
• Deep understanding of helicopter and fixed-wing service schedules.

Responsibilities

• Establish and develop maintenance programmes for aircraft.
• Ensure approval of modifications and repairs.
• Manage and prepare all continuing airworthiness records.
• Coordinate scheduled maintenance and apply airworthiness directives.
• Assume responsibility as the Part 101 Responsible Person.

Skills

Strong management and leadership skills

Calm under pressure

Effective stakeholder coordination

Excellent English communication

Willingness to work flexible hours

Education

Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Job description

Job Description

VACANCY: Continuing Airworthiness Manager (CAM)

REPORTING: AOC Accountable Manager

LOCATION: Durban

Starlite Aviation Operations (Pty) Ltd has a requirement for a knowledgeable, proactive, and safety-focused individual to fill a position as a Continuing Airworthiness Manager (CAM).

As the CAM, you are responsible for ensuring that all maintenance is carried out by suitably approved maintenance organisation(s), in accordance with the relevant approved maintenance programme, on time and to an approved standard.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and develop maintenance programmes for the aircraft managed by the organisation.
• Present maintenance programmes to the competent authority for approval and provide a copy to the owners operator.
• Ensure the approval of modifications and repairs.
• Ensure modifications and repairs (changes) are carried out to an approved standard.
• Ensure all maintenance is carried out in accordance with the approved maintenance programme and released in accordance with the relevant regulations.
• Ensure all applicable airworthiness directives and operational directives with a continued airworthiness impact is applied.
• Ensure that the aircraft is taken to an appropriately approved maintenance organisation whenever necessary.
• Ensure all known defects are rectified.
• Coordinate scheduled maintenance, apply airworthiness directives, replace service life limited parts and component inspections to ensure work is carried out properly.
• Manage and prepare all continuing airworthiness records.
• Ensure the weight and balance statement reflects the status of the aircraft.
• Ensure a strong relationship with the maintenance contractor(s) and establishment of a Maintenance Contract.
• Ensure that the Certificate of Airworthiness for each aircraft remains valid in respect of:
  • The Airworthiness of the aircraft,
  • The expiry date specified on the Airworthiness Review Certificate; and
  • Any other condition specified in the Certificate.
• Report any occurrences of a maintenance nature to the relevant organisations. This includes both Mandatory occurrences and occurrences related to maintenance findings, which fall outside the Mandatory scheme.
• The amendment and control of the Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition.
• Review and implement, as appropriate, any additional requirements.
• Apply and review the continuing airworthiness management arrangement(s).
• Enforce the QSMS and build a positive quality and safety culture
• Assume responsibility as the Part 101 Responsible Person: Aircraft for Starlite Aviation Operations (Pty) Ltd.

CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong management and leadership skills.
• Calm under pressure while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Effective stakeholder coordination and collaboration.
• Excellent English communication (verbal and written); other languages a plus.
• Willingness to work flexible hours when operational requirements demand.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

The following is essential for this position:

• Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.
• 10 years aviation technical experience, preferably in a similar role.
• Minimum 2 years experience in an aviation executive role or prior. service as an aviation Quality Manager.
• At least 1-year direct working experience with SACAA.
• Must not have been the Quality Manager of the assigned AMO.
• Within the preceding 5 years, the candidate must not have held a similar role at an organisation whose approval was suspended or cancelled by SACAA.
• Competence in maintenance planning systems and effective utilisation of AMO resources, systems, and equipment across operational bases.
• Deep understanding of helicopter and fixed-wing service schedules and maintenance procedures.
• In-depth knowledge of AMO and aircraft manufacturer technical documentation, including service letters and bulletins.
• Solid understanding of aviation laws, regulations, and operating standards.
• Good working knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS).

The above position will be filled in accordance with the Recruitment and Selection Policy to achieve the Groups Objectives and Goals. Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Applicants must submit their CV by Thursday, 26 February 2026.

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