Aircraft & Major Module Specialist at FlySafair

• Safair Operations, operating as FlySafair has a vacancy for a Aircraft & Major Module Records Specialist at our Head Office in Banaero Park. The successful applicant will report to the Manager: Maintenance Planning.

Job Description

• Conduct inspections of all new aircraft records and new major module records entering the fleet;
• Conduct record review inspections in line with lease contracts and company requirements;
• Compile and control 'Open Item Listings' required for effective communication to lessors on any discrepancies noted on new aircraft;
• Communicate outstanding items back to Legal and/or Asset Management departments during technical acceptance of new aircrafts or major modules;
• Conduct offsite visits for aircrafts being inducted to review physical records and inspect the condition of aircrafts when required;
• Support the compliance department with Certificate of Airworthiness inspection preparation for inducting aircrafts;
• Coordinate effective lease return of major modules inclusive of aircraft and or engines;
• Liaise with maintenance planners to coordinate tasks or check requirements for inductions or lease returns;
• Liaise with records administrators to coordinate physical record requirements;
• Coordinate annual lessor inspections and inform maintenance planners of any info required for operational aircrafts;
• Liaise with the planning section to schedule inductions or deliveries;
• Coordinate the compilation and distribution of work orders to MRO;
• Ensure that all documentation issued is current. Inform asset management on requirements during the lease return process;
• Assist with capturing ATLR's and component movements from ATLR's for aircrafts joining the fleet when required;
• Assist with closing work orders from MRO when maintenance is completed;
• Update logbooks for aircraft and major modules, entering and leaving the fleet;
• Review completed work orders for accuracy;
• Assist with capturing work order data from MRO. Assist with component movement from MRO work orders;
• Assist with issuing of (CRS) Certificate of Release to service and or CRMA (Certificate Related to maintenance of an Aircraft) documents after maintenance is completed;
• Create ad-hoc work orders;
• Ensure that all AD's, SB I s, EO's and ASB are complied with;
• Maintain knowledge of relevant regulations, policies and guidelines;
• Provide expert advice when required;
• Adhere to statutory regulations, organisational standards, policies and procedures;
• Report non-compliance and implement corrective actions to ensure compliance;
• Analyse Stakeholder needs and identify improvement initiatives;
• Maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to foster meaningful interactions;
• Encourage, promote, and embody a spirit of teamwork;
• Assess and optimise the performance of direct reports;
• Provide specialised insights to direct reports;
• Guide, support and develop direct reports.

Job Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent;
• Technical Diploma (Advantageous);
• Type rating on aircrafts operated by Fly Safair (Advantageous); Certificate in maintenance planning (Advantageous);
• 8-12 years of aircraft planning or records experience in a mid-size organisation (Essential);
• Experience working on B737 aircraft type (Advantageous);
• Willing to travel domestic and international
• Willing to work overtime

Personal Attributes:

• Professional;
• Strong Integrity and ethical;
• Compliance driven;
• Good stress management;
• Assertive;
• Detailed orientated and quality driven;
• Immaculate timekeeping Able to work independently and in a team;
• Flexible and adaptable;
• Communication skills.