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  • Posted: Apr 5, 2026
    Deadline: Apr 9, 2026
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  • FlySafair is South Africa's true low cost airline. We took to the skies in October 2014 and have expanded fast, linking several key destinations in South Africa. Our intention is to keep our fares lower for longer and in so doing offer South Africans an affordable and easy air travel alternative. FlySafair is a very dynamic company that prides itself o...
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    Technical Service Specialist - Engines

    Description

    • Conduct comprehensive engine performance and trend monitoring for the CFM56 series engines and Auxiliary Power Units (APUs), identifying early deterioration patterns and recommending proactive interventions;
    • Ensure full compliance to airworthiness requirements, including:
    • Airworthiness Directives (ADS);
    • Service Bulletins (SBS);
    • Mandatory and recommended modifications;
    • LLP (Life Limited Parts) tracking;
    • Plan non-scheduled engine and APU changes. Liaise with OEM on repair schedules on allowable damages out of repair manual criteria;
    • Provide specialist technical analysis and fault investigation support for recurring defects, abnormal trends, in-flight shutdowns, EGT margin loss, vibration exceedances, oil consumption trends, and reliability events; - Drive fleet engine reliability initiatives, using data analytics to improve time-on-wing performance and reduce unscheduled removals;
    • Prepare and issue detailed engineering planning documentation, including:
    • Engineering Orders;
    • Preventative maintenance instructions:
    • Reliability improvement plans;
    • Technical justifications and cost impact analyses; - Analyse fleet-wide KPls such as:
    • EGT margin decay;
    • Oil consumption rates;
    • Unscheduled removals;
    • Present engine performance reports to management;
    • Ensure compliance with SACAA/EASA/FAA requirements (as applicable);
    • Maintain accurate engine records for audit and lease return readiness;
    • Support CAMO and Quality during audits and inspections;
    • Act as SME (Subject Matter Expert) for engines and APUs;
    • Provide guidance to Line Maintenance, MCC, and Planning teams;
    • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and reliability programmes. 

    Requirements

    • 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
    • Mechanical Trade test certificate (Essential);
    • Licensed AME with SACAA A & C License on B737/800 (Essential) (Current/Expired);
    • Minimum of 10 years' experience in the aviation industry particularly CFM 56 series (Essential);
    • Experience in Technical Services, specialising in Engines (Essential) Aircraft type experience, specifically Safair Operated Aircraft Types series (Essential);
    • Boro-scope experience (Advantageous);
    • Previous experience as an Aviation Technician on B737-8 (MAX) mechanical systems/Engines (Advantageous);
    • Experience with a MRO system (Advantageous). 

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    Interested and qualified? Go to FlySafair on flysafair.mcidirecthire.com to apply

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