South African Airways Technical Training

Learnerships / Apprenticehips

South African Airways Technical Training apprentice programmes are based on the Competency Based Modular Training (CBMT) philosophy and has become one of the leaders to develop this methodology. CBMT is an individualised, structured learning process, which is self-paced but time managed. For each course, a course map indicating the objective and the number of modules, is arranged in a logical sequential order. Each module covers a specific area of the course/s and deals adequately with the skill/s. Each module is concluded by successfully negotiating a criterion
test.

Aircraft Maintenance and Regulatory Training
The function of the SAA Technical Maintenance Training department is to ensure that all training on aircraft, engines, systems and components will be Accomplished in accordance with current applicable aviation regulations and Technical standards and in line with the curriculums approved by the SA: CAA.

Senior Instructors
Qualified Senior Instructors, each a specialist in his/her field, conduct theory and practical training to ensure mastery of aircraft systems.

Training Centre
The training centre is located at O R T International Airport. This approved training facility is the most respected in South Africa.

Scope of Training
South African Airways Maintenance and Regulatory training is approved by the SA: CAA to conduct Tuition and Examination on the following aircraft types; category A, C, and W.