Junior Aviation Technician (Mechanical) (JHB) at FlySafair

Description:

• Conduct line maintenance inspections;
• Conduct routine inspections on various avionic systems on the aircraft;
• Conduct fault finding and rectify based on the fault;
• Perform A-checks including weekly service checks;
• 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 FlySafair/ SACAA requirements ensuring that all the required legal aspects are complied with;
• Health and Safety requirements must always be complied with to ensure Personal and other Personnel Safety, Fire and Accident/Incident preventions;
• 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;
• 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.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
• Mechanical Trade test Certificate (Essential);
• Minimum of 2 years aviation maintenance experience (Essential);
• Previous experience working as an Aviation Technician on B737/- 800 mechanical systems (Advantageous);
• Previous experience working as an Aviation Technician on B737-8 (MAX) mechanical systems (Advantageous);
• Previous Line Maintenance experience (Advantageous);
• 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;
• Sound understanding of technical aircraft publications and documentation;
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook, PowerPoint). 

Personal Attributes 

• Professional;
• High integrity;
• Self-disciplined;

Ethical;

• Reliable and dependable;
• Analytical thinking;
• Strong communication skills;
• Excellent time-keeping;
• Able to follow instructions as per work instructions;
• Detail orientated. 

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.