Leading Aviation Technician (Mechanical) (JHB)
Full-Time @Flysafair posted 6 months ago in Aviation Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 10577
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Offered Salary 1000
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Career Level Executive
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Experience 3 Years
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Gender Both
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Industry Aviation
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
Job Description
Leading Aviation Technician (Mechanical) (JHB)
Job Reference Number: LeadingAviationTech01
Department: Heavy Mainntenance
Industry: Aviation
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
Department: Heavy Mainntenance
Industry: Aviation
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
Safair Operations, operating as FlySafair has a vacancy for a Leading Aviation Technician (Mechanical) – Heavy Maintenance at our Head Office. The successful applicant will report to the Crew Chief – Mechanical.
Job Description Leading Aviation Technician (Mechanical) (JHB)
- Ensure Quality is built in on Pre-Flight, Post Flight and Transit inspections performed;
- Perform routine and non-routine inspections and maintenance on aircraft to ensure they meet the highest safety and operational standards;
- Conduct routine inspections on various mechanical systems on the aircraft;
- Conduct fault finding and rectify based on the fault;
- Perform thorough daily inspections of the aircraft to identify any potential issues or defects;
- Conduct necessary maintenance tasks to ensure the airworthiness of the aircraft;
- Adhere to established maintenance procedures and safety standards;
- All activities must be properly recorded and signed off as per SACCA requirements ensuring that all the required legal aspects are complied with;
- Health and safety requirements must always be followed to ensure personal safety, the safety of others, and to prevent fires, accidents, and incidents;
- Ensure that the work area, equipment, and tooling are properly maintained and safe prior to starting any job to prevent accidents or incidents to aircraft and staff;
- Maintain the highest quality and standard of inspections;
- Apply analytical thinking and troubleshooting techniques to identify root causes and implement effective solutions;
- Communicate clearly and professionally to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of maintenance tasks.
Job Requirements for the Leading Aviation Technician (Mechanical) (JHB)
- Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
- Licensed AME with a SACAA A License on B737 -400 and -800 (Advantageous);
- Licensed AME with a SACAA C license on CFM 56-3 and -7B series engines (Advantageous);
- Minimum of 12 years aviation experience (Essential);
- Experience on GTCP131-9 and GTCP85-129 APU’s;
- Heavy Maintenance experience;
- Previous experience working on B737-400 and 800;
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and on public holidays;
- Must be available and willing to travel at short notice, both locally and internationally;
- Valid South-African passport holder.
Personal Attributes:
- Professional;
- High integrity;
- Self-disciplined;
- Ethical;
- Reliable and dependable;
- Proactive self-starter, capable of functioning on his/her own without any supervision;
- Committed to delivering quality work;
- Immaculate time keeping.
Application guideline:
- Email applications will not be accepted;
- Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups;
- Should no feedback be provided within two (2) weeks from the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
FlySafair reserves the right:
- Not to proceed with this vacancy;
- To appoint the selected candidates based on its operational requirements.
Closing Date: 25 March 2025
