Apply In Person

1. To Apply for Issue of a Valid AME License, the applicant has to approach the CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further.
10. Once the application has been received and reviewed, the applicant needs to pass an AME license examination administered by the SACAA.
11. Depending on the category of license being sought, the applicant may be required to complete additional practical training, experience requirements, or other assessments.
12. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
13. The applicant will get the license through mail or by visiting the office.
14. This entire process can be completed within 30 - 40 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply by mail

1. To Apply for Issue of a Valid AME License, the applicant has to approach the CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned office mailing address.
7. The mailing address is mentioned in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. Then the application will be processed further.
11. Once the application has been received and reviewed, the applicant needs to pass an AME license examination administered by the SACAA.
12. Depending on the category of license being sought, the applicant may be required to complete additional practical training, experience requirements, or other assessments.
13. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
14. The applicant will get the license through mail or by visiting the office.
15. This entire process can be completed within 30 - 40 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply by email

1. To Apply for Issue of a Valid AME License, the applicant has to approach the CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned office email ID -
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further.
10. Once the application has been received and reviewed, the applicant needs to pass an AME license examination administered by the SACAA.
11. Depending on the category of license being sought, the applicant may be required to complete additional practical training, experience requirements, or other assessments.
12. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
13. The applicant will get the license through mail or by visiting the office.
14. This entire process can be completed within 30 - 40 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Application form
• Passport size photographs
• Copy of passport
• Examination result
• Training certificate
• Any other documents (if required)

CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY – SOUTH AFRICA
Midrand Office
khaya Lokundiza, Building 16
Treur Close, Waterfall Park
Bekker Street, Midrand
Tel: 0860 267 435
E-mail: clientcare@caa.co.za
International Tel: +27 860 267 435

Postal Address:
Private Bag X 73, Halfway House 1685

Southern Region Office
North Wing, 2nd Floor
Oval Business Park, Freight Road
Cape Town International Airport 7525
Contact Centre: 0860 267 435
Tel: 021 – 934 4744
Fax: 021 – 934 1326

Postal Address
PO Box 174, Cape Town International Airport 7525

Midrand office link
Southern Region Office link

• Any South African citizen or a valid permanent residence permit holder, can apply to obtain an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license.
• Successful completion of the AME training program can apply.
• Any employer of a South African Aircraft Maintenance Organisation or a person with a valid temporary work permit and employment letter can also apply.
• The applicant must have attained at least 21 years of age.

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

• The validity of the license is 2 years.

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• This entire process can be completed within 30 – 40 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer/ Aircraft Maintenance Organisation License number
• Passport Number/ID number
• Other particulars of the applicant
• Contact details and Email address
• Name and contact details of present Employer
• Payment receipt number/Transaction ID
• Signatory’s name

• The issue of a valid Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) license in South Africa is the process of obtaining a license from the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) that permits the holder to certify and release aircraft for flight after maintenance or repair work has been completed.

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• Having a valid AME license in South Africa is a requirement for individuals who wish to work as aircraft maintenance engineers in the aviation industry.