Leading Aviation Technician (mechanical) (jhb)

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description


  • 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.
  • 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

FlySafair

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1399975
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned