Head of CAMO

Head of CAMO (Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation) is one of the most critical post holders in an airline or aircraft maintenance organization. Under international aviation regulations (such as ICAO, EASA, UK CAA, and GCAA standards), the person is responsible for ensuring that aircraft remain airworthy and compliant at all times.

Ideal Profile for Pan Afrique
For a commercial airline like Pan Afrique Airlines, an ideal Head of CAMO would have:
* 10+ years airline maintenance experience
* Previous CAMO management experience
* Experience with leased aircraft
* Knowledge of African and international regulations
* Strong OEM and MRO coordination experience
* Experience with digital maintenance tracking systems like:
* AMOS
* TRAX
* Rusada ENVISION
* Ramco Aviation

Core Requirements for Head of CAMO
1. Educational Qualification
Degree or Higher National qualification in:
* Aircraft Engineering
* Aeronautical Engineering
* Mechanical Engineering
* Avionics Engineering
* Aviation Maintenance Management

2. Technical Experience
* Minimum 5–10 years aviation maintenance experience
* Significant experience in:
* Aircraft maintenance planning
* Airworthiness management
* Reliability programs
* Technical records
* Maintenance control
* Regulatory compliance

Experience on commercial aircraft such as:
* Airbus A330
* Airbus A350
* Boeing 737
* Embraer E-Jet family
* ⁠ATR 72
* ⁠B737

3. Licensing Requirements:
* ICAO Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License (AMEL)
* EASA Part-66 License (for EASA operators)
* National AME License from the civil aviation authority

Common license categories:

* B1 Mechanical
* B2 Avionics
* C License (base maintenance certification)

4. Regulatory Knowledge
Must have strong knowledge of:
* ICAO airworthiness requirements
* Continuing airworthiness regulations
* Aircraft Maintenance Programs (AMP)
* Minimum Equipment List (MEL)
* Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
* Service Bulletins (SBs)
* Reliability programs
* Safety Management Systems (SMS)

Important regulations often include:

* EASA Part-M / Part-CAMO
* EASA Part-145
* ICAO Annex 6
* National Civil Aviation Regulations

5. Management & Leadership Skills
The Head of CAMO manages technical and compliance teams, therefore the  applicant is expected to have:
* Leadership capability
* Staff supervision experience
* Budget management
* Audit preparation
* Risk management
* Decision-making under operational pressure

6. Key Responsibilities
The Head of CAMO normally oversees:
* Aircraft maintenance planning
* Airworthiness compliance
* Technical records management
* Defect monitoring
* Reliability analysis
* Coordination with maintenance organizations
* Coordination with aviation authorities
* Fleet technical status reporting
* Lease return technical compliance

7. Typical Mandatory Training
* Human Factors training
* Fuel Tank Safety training
* EWIS (Electrical Wiring Interconnection System)
* Safety Management System (SMS)
* Aviation legislation training
* Quality & auditing courses

8. Regulatory Approval

The aviation authority (for example the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority) normally interviews and approves the Head of CAMO before appointment.

The candidate must usually demonstrate:

* Competence
* Experience
* Regulatory knowledge
* Management capability