Safety Maintenance Specialist

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We are seeking a highly skilled, safety-focused and detail-oriented Safety Maintenance Specialist to join our CAMO team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening our Safety Management System (SMS), investigating maintenance-related safety occurrences, identifying risks and driving corrective and preventive actions to ensure continued aircraft airworthiness and regulatory compliance.

This position requires strong technical knowledge, investigative skills and a proactive approach to promoting a positive safety culture in accordance with SACAA regulations, IOSA standards and Just Culture principles.

Key Responsibilities

Lead investigations into maintenance and continuing-airworthiness safety occurrences, identifying root causes and ensuring corrective actions are implemented and verified.

Assess maintenance-related hazards, evaluate risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.

Ensure timely and accurate safety occurrence reporting to the SACAA, aircraft manufacturers and relevant stakeholders.

Analyse maintenance, reliability and safety data to identify trends and monitor safety performance indicators.

Conduct safety audits and inspections, monitor non-conformances and support continuous safety improvements.

Maintain accurate and confidential safety investigation records in accordance with SMS requirements.

Prepare investigation reports and present safety findings, trends and recommendations to management and safety committees.

Collaborate with CAMO, Maintenance Planning, AMO and Safety teams to strengthen safety risk management and regulatory compliance.

Promote Just Culture principles through safety awareness, lessons learnt and effective hazard reporting.

Qualifications & Experience

Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate).

National Diploma or Degree in Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent aviation technical qualification.

Must hold or have previously held a SACAA Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) licence, Category B1 or B2 with A320 Type Rating.

Minimum of 5 years' experience in aircraft maintenance, continuing airworthiness or maintenance control within a commercial aviation environment.

Demonstrated experience conducting safety occurrence investigations and preparing investigation reports.

Basic understanding of aviation Quality Management and Safety Management Systems (SMS).

Working knowledge of applicable South African Civil Aviation Regulations (SA-CARS Parts 12,21,43,66,99,121,127, 135,140 and 145) and Technical Standards (SA-CATS).

Experience with reliability programmes, SMS databases and SACAA occurrence reporting will be advantageous.

Aircraft type ratings relevant to the fleet will be advantageous.

Ability to obtain an airside access permit.

Skills & Expertise

Strong technical understanding of aircraft maintenance, continuing airworthiness and regulatory requirements.

Proficiency in root-cause investigations, human-factors analysis and risk assessments.

Ability to interpret maintenance data, Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Aircraft Maintenance Programmes (AMP), Minimum Equipment Lists (MEL) and technical records.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and recommend practical safety improvements.

Excellent investigative interviewing, evidence handling and factual report-writing skills.

Effective communication and presentation skills, including engagement with regulatory authorities and management.

Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, and familiarity with SMS or occurrence management software.

Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality.

Key Competencies

Accuracy & Attention to Detail – Ability to thoroughly investigate safety occurrences, maintain accurate records and ensure reliable reporting.

Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking – Ability to identify root causes, analyse safety trends, assess risks and recommend effective corrective and preventive actions.

Safety & Regulatory Compliance – Strong commitment to aviation safety, regulatory requirements, SMS principles and maintaining continued airworthiness.

Sound Judgement & Decision Making – Ability to objectively assess safety risks, evaluate evidence and make informed, safety-focused decisions.

Communication & Collaboration – Ability to communicate investigation findings clearly, engage effectively with stakeholders and promote a positive safety and Just Culture environment.

Additional Requirements: The successful candidate must be willing to work irregular or extended hours when operationally required, including weekends and public holidays.

Application Closure: 08 November 2026