About
Turbine Engine Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (TEMRO) is a South Africa-based aerospace company in the Airforce Turbine Service (ATS) Group that brings a higher level of service and support to PT6A engine operators across the region. Our PT6A capabilities range from line maintenance to full engine overhaul.
We are an expert, professional and globally connected repair station by design.
Airforce Turbine Service (ATS) is one of the largest independent FAA & EASA approved PT6A engine repair stations in the world. The company stocks one of the most complete spare parts and engine replacement inventories in the market, holds capabilities to full overhaul and consistently maintains one of the highest repeat business ratios in the industry. Learn more about ATS
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Key Personnel
Lourens Klopper (General Manager)
Lourens started his aviation career in 2007 with a three-year apprenticeship at InterJet Maintenance before qualifying as a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer. Over more than 15 years in line and base maintenance, he has worked on Cessna Caravan, King Air, Beechcraft 1900, HS125 and ATR 72 fleets, and holds type licenses on the P&WC PT6A series, Garrett TFE731, HS125, Beechcraft 1900 and Cessna Caravan. His career has progressed into senior SACAA-approved roles, including Accountable Manager, Responsible Person Aircraft and Safety Officer, along with C-Check production planning and engineering team leadership. Lourens also spent time with Airforce Turbine Service in PT6A engine sales and business development, giving him a strong understanding of both the workshop floor and the customer side of the PT6A business. As General Manager, he leads TEMRO’s day-to-day operations with a focus on airworthiness, turnaround time and customer support.
Trevor van Rooyen (Workshop Manager)
Trevor started his aviation career back in 1979 with Air Zimbabwe. He relocated to South Africa in 1981 to complete his apprenticeship at Atlas Aircraft. In 1990 he moved to the general aviation sector specialising in the repair and overhaul of the P&WC PT6A series of engines. He holds several engine and airframe ratings. In 1993 he obtained his FAA A & P license to assist USA registered aircraft in the region. He has held various positions in the industry from Technical Sales Support to Maintenance Director travelling around the world to assist customers with their engine requirements. Trevor’s interests include nature, motor sport and especially family.
Werner Nothnagel (Regional Sales Manager)
Werner started his aviation career in 1983 with the South African Airforce where he did his apprenticeship and then in 1986 qualified as an aircraft maintenance engineer. In 1996 he moved to the general aviation sector specialising in the repair and overhaul of the P&WC PT6A series in addition to other engine types. He holds several engine and airframe ratings and has held various positions in the industry from Planning, GM Stores, GM engine shop and Accountable Manager/Maintenance Director. He brings a wealth of knowledge to the industry and is passionate about supporting customers/engineers with their engine requirements or questions about the aviation business in general.
