Base Supervisor - Flight Line (Cape Town) at FlySafair

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that there is sufficient manpower in SVM, Domestic, Regional line stations and international outstations;
• Supervise the Mechanical/Avionics Contractors on a monthly basis as per the Labour requirements;
• Plan the Mechanical/Avionics workload, and ensure that there are troubleshooting strategies available;
• Make provision for overtime for the Mechanical/Avionics technicians when required to meet planned dates/ AOG situations;
• Supervise that the overall Mechanical/Avionics tooling and testing equipment to ensure calibration and availability is maintained;
• Provide troubleshooting assistance on the aircrafts, and assist technicians to remedy the faults;
• Must be involved in the planning of Checks to ensure test equipment is available and calibrated, additionally if spares are needed to clear defects or for scheduled tasks;
• Manage the workload and Manpower needs with the respective Line Foreman’s and Production Controllers;
• Manage deferred and recurring defects, their trouble shooting by Mechanical/Avionic personnel and the sourcing of the required repairs within a specific timeframe;
• Provide recommendations regarding Spares and tooling;
• Provide On the Job Training to Apprentices and Technicians;
• Provide feedback to Management on daily aircraft Mechanical/Avionic defect status and provide feedback to MCC;
• Provide detailed reports to management (weekly and monthly);
• Budget Control;
• Drive the focus and performance of direct reports, ensuring the ultimate achievement of goals and objectives whilst cultivating positive team spirit and employee morale.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12;
• Minimum of 20 years’ Aviation experience, of which, 5 years must have been in a Managerial or Supervisory role (Essential);
• Experience on B737- 400/800
• Certified B737-400/ 800;
• Certified in Ground runs B737-400/800;
• Excellent communication (verbal and written);
• Must be available to work extended hours, including weekends, should it be required;
• Must be prepared to travel domestically and internationally.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Flexible;
• Positive attitude;
• Strong leadership skills and work ethic;
• Strong planning and organisational skills;
• Honesty and integrity;
• Proactive approach towards delivery of duties;
• Strong team player;
• Committed and willing to take on new challenges;
• Able to cope with changing workload priorities and pressure;
• Immaculate timekeeping;
• Able to work without supervision.