South African Maintenance Licence

[tigermech]

Can any of you nice guys in SA pass on some advice to a young engineer?

I’m getting married to a Capetonian and hope to move out to SA soon. I’m going out there later this year and I’m thinking of sitting the SA AMEL exams, but I’m a bit confused.

Do you need a type course before you sit the exams? As I’ve seen you apply for a type on the application. Or can you apply for just the basic licence and add a type later on?

I’ve read through some of the SA-CATS-AMEL and PART 66, but the main thing I’m confused about is if you need a type course to apply for the licence.

Any help and advice would be gratefully appreciated.

Cheers

TM
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[Balloothebear]

Tigermech
You need to give a few more specifics here mate:
Firstly,if you currently have an ICAO recognised AME license,with a valid type rating,and you are planning to live in SA( ie get a permanent residence permit) and are able to find work with an approved maintenance facility,getting a validation shouldnt be to much of a problem.
Secondly,if you have no licence at all,but a valid and internationally recognised aircraft engineer (technician,fitter etc) trade test,then Im afraid there's a whole lot more sweat.
Thirdup,if you are fresh off the street and want to play with aeroplanes in South Africa with no experience,then there is a long hard road ahead.
Please PM me if you require more specific info.
Finally,the Cape is just about the best place to live in Africa,and the girls there are all out of the top drawer.......enjoy it.
Rgds
"Balloo":ok:

[tigermech]

Balloo,

Cheers for the reply,

I've sent you a PM with a few details.

Your right about Cape Town and its women. Don't think words could describe how great that place is. And the women, well need I say more.

Hopefully I'll end up out there soon, don't think I could cope with anymore Scottish winters.

Cheers

TM