Aircraft Maintenance Engineer AME (Class 3)

Johannesburg
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Aviation
Reference: 2365050

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Career Circuit

An exciting opportunity is available for a qualified Aircraft Engine Technician / Aircraft Mechanic with extensive experience on PWC PT6A series engines.

Key Responsibilities

Review and audit engine maintenance documentation and certification records
Verify engine logbooks and maintenance history
Ensure compliance with customer requirements, work instructions, airworthiness directives, and service bulletins
Prepare engine certification packages and maintenance reports
Support engine inspection, repair, overhaul, and troubleshooting activities
Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance

Required Competencies

Strong engine troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Customer-focused approach
Proactive, self-motivated, and adaptable
Team player with a collaborative attitude

Advantageous

Experience on PW100 and JT15D engines

If you meet the above requirements and are passionate about aviation maintenance excellence, we invite you to apply.

Required Skills

Problem Solving
Quality Assurance
Technical Documentation
Line Maintenance
Aircraft Maintenance
Heavy Maintenance
Airworthiness
Engine Troubleshooting
PT6A Engines
SACAA Compliance

Candidate Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 qualification (additional aerospace-related qualifications advantageous)
Minimum 4 years' post-qualification experience on PWC PT6A series engines
Experience in Line Maintenance and/or Heavy Maintenance environments
Qualified Aircraft Mechanic in accordance with TETA requirements
Valid SACAA AME Licence endorsed with PWC PT6A Engine Rating under Category C
Strong knowledge of OEM manuals, maintenance publications, service bulletins, and parts catalogues
Proficiency in the IDB System
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

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About Career Circuit

Career Circuit is a truly South African, privately owned Human Capital Recruitment and Management Services company, established in 2010. With cumulatively in excess of 50 years’ Human Capital Recruitment and Management experience, we partner with Candidates, Clients, Strategic Industry Partners and Subject Specialists to facilitate successful professional business partnerships. As specialist “generalists” in our approach, we offer end-to-end Human Capital solutions.

Being an equal opportunity employer, our Career Circuit Team is a truly unique blend of individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures, who share a common passion - to maximise every possible opportunity to facilitate a positive difference in someone’s life. Suitably qualified and experienced, we are sensitive to the ever-changing business environment and pride ourselves in offering professional, dynamic, personalised and tailor-made solutions to our valued Business Partners.