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South Africa - Apply for AME (Aircraft Maintenance Engineer) Licence

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ProcedureEdit

During lockdown, Applications are welcome through the email address of the South African Civil Aviations Authority.
Apply through email

  1. To apply for an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license through email, the applicant has to lodge the applications through email address of the South African Civil Aviations Authority.
  2. The address and contact details of the South African Civil Aviations Authority can be found in the following link: Link
  3. Download the Application for Issue of AME licence by clicking the following link: Link
  4. Make sure that you have all the documents listed in the “Required documents” section of this page.
  5. Now, complete the application form with appropriate information under relevant sections. Attest it with your signature once completed.
  6. Then, pay the applicable fees as directed to the relevant bank account. Find the information regarding payment in the office website or contact the office.
  7. After paying the fees, make scanned copies of the required documents and the completed application form. Proceed to submit it through the following email address: [email protected]
  8. Indicate the license number of the particular category that you are applying as the subject of the mail.
  9. Then, the application will be forwarded to the concerned authorities for further verification processes.
  10. Once the verification and validation processes are over, the application will be approved and the officials will proceed to take required steps to issue the license document.
  11. When the document is ready to be collected, the applicant will be sent an SMS from the office and the applicant can collect it by themselves or arrange a courier service for collection.


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Required DocumentsEdit

  • List of relevant requirements for the application process can be found in the second page of the application form: Link


Office Locations & ContactsEdit

South African Civil Aviation Authority - Midrand Office,
Physcial Address:Ikhaya Lokundiza
Building 16
Treur Close
Waterfall Park
Bekker Street
Midrand
Postal Address:Private Bag X 73
Halfway House
1685
Tel: 011 – 545 1000
Fax: 011 – 545 1455
E-mail: [email protected]
Website Link

South African Civil Aviation Authority - Southern Region Office,
Physical Address: North Wing, 2nd Floor
Oval Business Park
Freight Rd, Matroosfontein,
Cape Town International Airport,
7525,
South Africa,
Postal Address: PO Box 174
Cape Town International Airport
7525
Tel: 021 – 934 4744
Fax: 021 – 934 1326
Website Link

EligibilityEdit

  • Any South African citizen or a valid permanent residence permit holder, can apply to obtain an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license.
  • 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.


FeesEdit

  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license application – R840.00


ValidityEdit

  • An AME license is valid for a maximum period of 24 months.


Documents to UseEdit

  • Application for Issue of AME licence: Link


Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

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Related VideosEdit

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InstructionsEdit

  • Applicants should make a pre-booking in case if they want to collect the license by person. Click here to make a booking: Link
  • Any person who possesses Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license must be in compliance with the requirements and conditions as per the South African- Civil Aviation Technical Standards (CATS) 66: Link


Required InformationEdit

  • 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


Need for the DocumentEdit

  • It is essential for a person living in South Africa to obtain a license in order to be appointed as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer and act on an aircraft.


Information which might helpEdit

  • Technical Guidance Material: Link
  • Information regarding payment can be found in the following document: Link


Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.


External LinksEdit


OthersEdit

More information which might help people.


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