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South African Airways Technical (SAAT)

About the organisation

SAA Technical (SAAT), a full-service maintenance, repair and overhaul organisation is the largest and most advanced maintenance provider on the African continent. SAA Technical has more than 30 years experience in the field as a world-class aircraft maintenance organisation. The company has had full, and uninterrupted, FAA certification, since the late nineteen eighties, serving an increasing number of local and international airlines.

While its main operations comprise extensive premises at Johannesburg International Airport, it also services customers at Cape Town, Durban and smaller airports.

SAA Technical has a staff complement of 2904, two thirds of which are maintenance-related staff, with a strong base of technical and engineering skills. The remainder form the support structure, including engineering, logistics, quality assurance, finance and human resources.

Capabilities/Skills/Expertise

  • In-service technical problems on aircraft
  • MRO and cargo conversions

Areas of interest

Composite materials

Contact/more information

Contact person: Dave van Zutphen, Senior Manager
Tel: +27(0)11 978 9993; +27 (0) 11 978 9007
Email: davevanzutphen@flysaa.com or SATMarketing@flysaa.com
Website: www.flysaa.com/saa_technical