APU Overhaul Specialist

About this role

We are seeking an experienced APU Overhaul Specialist to play a pivotal role in establishing and leading our new Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) overhaul capability within our Engine Workshop. This is a unique opportunity for a highly skilled aviation professional to combine technical expertise with project implementation, helping to build a world-class overhaul facility while performing hands-on maintenance in a regulated Part 145 environment.

If you are passionate about aviation engineering, regulatory compliance, and developing new maintenance capabilities, we invite you to join our growing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establishing and implementing a compliant APU overhaul facility within the Engine Workshop.


• Planning workshop layout, tooling, equipment, workflow, and facility requirements.


• Identifying and coordinating the procurement of specialized tooling, technical data, and workshop resources.


• Managing the implementation of the overhaul capability, including project planning, timelines, milestones, and progress reporting.


• Performing complete APU overhaul activities, including inspection, disassembly, repair, reassembly, testing, and certification.


• Ensuring all maintenance activities comply with SACAA regulations, OEM requirements, approved maintenance data, and company procedures.


• Issuing SACAA Release Certificates (within approval scope) and maintaining accurate technical documentation.


• Supporting internal and external audits while promoting a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.


• Identifying opportunities to enhance workshop efficiency, capability, and reliability.

Minimum Requirements

• Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) or equivalent relevant aviation certification.


• Proven experience within an APU, engine, or aircraft component overhaul environment.


• Experience establishing workshop capabilities or leading technical implementation projects will be highly advantageous.


• SACAA authorization or certification would be beneficial.

Knowledge & Skills

• Extensive knowledge of aircraft engine components, particularly V2500 systems.


• Strong technical knowledge of APU systems, overhaul processes, and testing procedures.


• Sound understanding of SACAA regulatory requirements and Part 145 maintenance environments.


• Project planning and implementation experience.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.


• Excellent planning, organizational, and communication skills.


• The ability to work independently while leading technical initiatives and driving continuous improvement.

Key Competencies                                  

• Technical Expertise & Regulatory Compliance: Demonstrates advanced knowledge of APU overhaul, engine components, OEM maintenance requirements, and SACAA Part 145 regulations while consistently producing compliant, airworthy work.


• Project Planning & Execution: Effectively plans, coordinates, and delivers technical projects, managing resources, timelines, risks, and milestones to successfully establish new workshop capabilities.


• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking: Identifies technical faults, analyses complex engineering issues, evaluates solutions, and makes sound decisions to ensure safe and efficient maintenance outcomes.


• Quality & Attention to Detail: Maintains exceptional accuracy in inspection, overhaul, testing, certification, and documentation while ensuring adherence to quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Initiative & Technical Leadership: Works independently, takes ownership of technical initiatives, drives process improvements, and provides guidance and expertise to support the development of the APU overhaul capability.

Application Closure: 12 August 2026