South African Airways Technical (SOC) Ltd (SAAT), also known as SAA Technical, is a full-service MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) organisation, the largest in Africa.
SAA Technical is a subsidiary of South African Airways (SAA), which is monitored by the Department of Transport (DOT) under the National Government of South Africa.
South African Airways Technical (SAAT) has a solid reputation with more than 80 years’ experience as a world-class aircraft Maintenance and Repair Organisation, Components Support and Engine repair including overhaul services, with full uninterrupted US Federal Aviation Authority certification since the late 1980s, continuously serving an increasing range of local and international airlines.
South African Airways Technical’s main operational base is located in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, with Line Maintenance capabilities at most major airports domestically and in Africa.
SAA Technical (SAAT) has a collective people-asset base of over 2,200 highly skilled staff.
The SAA Technical team compromises of maintenance-related employees, with a strong base of technical and engineering skills. Inclusive are the full support structures of;
- Line maintenance
- Base maintenance
- Engineering
- Planning
- Supply chain
- Strategic procurement
- Quality assurance
- Quality control
- Finance
- Technical training and human resources
- Logistics
- Aircraft recovery
- Aircraft painting
- Trimming
- Galleys
- Structures
- Flight controls
- Mechanical and avionics workshops
- Repair cycle support shops
- In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) and cabin installations
- 24 Hour maintenance control center
- An extensive high quality apprenticeship program
SAA Technical, as a global multi-disciplinary business is able to offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities from working in specialisedareas to contributing to some of the world’s most iconic projects.
SAA Technical’s focus has always been on achieving world-class Dispatch Reliability, Operational Excellence, and impressive turn around times without compromising on quality and safety.
SAA Technical’s integral strategic determination that is intrinsic to the company’s organisational culture is investments in the people of the organisation to deliver on constantly improving productivity, efficiency, maintaining superior operational performance together with unsurpassed customer service excellence.
While the main operations are at extensive premises at O.R. Tambo International Airport in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, over the years South African Airways Technical has expanded its footprint into Africa with 14 manned and 4 Partnered Line Stations and All Major Domestic Airports in South Africa.
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Contact Details
The contact details of South African Airways Technical (SAAT) are listed in the table below.
| Physical Address: | OR Tambo International Airport, 8 Jones Road, OR Tambo, Kempton Park, 1627 |
| Telephone: | 011 978 9993 |
| Website: | www.flysaa.com/about-us/leading-carrier/saa-technical-/about-us |
