OFSM holds authorizations from the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) and Instituto de Aviação Civil de Moçambique (IACM). Our team brings over 70 years of combined General Aviation experience and knowledge, providing our customers service excellence for their aircraft.
Hans Van der Pol established Oribi Flying Services Maintenance (Pty) Ltd in 1970. Fifty years later Hans continues to oversee the operation of the organization as a Director, Accountable Manager, and Aircraft Maintenance Engineer CAT A, B and C. OFSM is one of the oldest family owned Aircraft Maintenance Organizations in the Southern Hemisphere. The organization’s longevity can be attributed to the team’s dedication and commitment to maintaining high standards aligned to the SACAA and IACMs regulations. Since 2005, Hans’ son Mike Van der Pol has been active in the business. Mike is a Director, Deputy Accountable Manager, and Aircraft Maintenance Engineer CAT A and C. Mike also holds an Approved Person (AP) certificate allowing him to work on Non-type Certified Aircraft (NTCA). Mike is passionate about the continuous development and expansion of the organization and team.