South Africa - Apply for Aircraft Maintenance Program Approval

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for Aircraft Maintenance Program Approval, 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 process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. The SACAA will review the application and may conduct an assessment or inspection before approving his/her aircraft maintenance program.
12. The applicant will get the license through mail or by visiting the office.
13. This entire process can be completed within 3- 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Passport size photographs
• A detailed description of the aircraft and its systems
• A list of the maintenance tasks, checks, and parts that are required for the aircraft
• Examination result
• Course certificate

Office Locations & Contacts

CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY – SOUTH AFRICA
Midrand Office
khaya Lokundiza, Building 16
Treur Close, Waterfall Park
Bekker Street, Midrand
Tel: 0860 267 435
E-mail: [email protected]
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

Eligibility

• 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.

Fees

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

Validity

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 3- 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• 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.

Required Information

• 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 Document

• The AMPA process involves the evaluation and approval of an aircraft's maintenance program by the SACAA. An aircraft maintenance program is a document that outlines the maintenance requirements and procedures for a specific aircraft or fleet of aircraft.

Information which might help

• The purpose of the AMPA process is to ensure that aircraft are maintained under regulatory requirements and industry best practices and that the maintenance program is designed to detect and prevent potential safety hazards.
• Aircraft operators and owners are required to obtain AMPA from the SACAA to operate their aircraft in South Africa.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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