Thulile Dlamini

I am an experienced aviation professional with over two decades in technical operations and maintenance management. Over the years, I have held senior roles at South African Airways and SAA Technical, including Station Maintenance Manager, Manager of Avionics Line Maintenance, and Strategic Projects Manager. 

I have over 20 years of experience in the aviation industry, specializing in technical operations, maintenance management, and strategic projects. I have served in senior leadership roles at South African Airways and SAA Technical, including Station Maintenance Manager, Manager of Avionics Line Maintenance, and Strategic Projects Manager. My career has focused on driving safety, reliability, and compliance through Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Safety Management Systems (SMS), and regulatory oversight. I bring a strong engineering background, supported by an Industrial Engineering diploma and advanced training with IATA, GIBS, and Wits Business School.

I hold a diploma in Industrial Engineering and have completed advanced aviation and leadership programs through IATA, GIBS, and Wits Business School, focusing on safety management, reliability, and executive leadership in aviation.