Technician (Mechanic) - Projects at South African Airways Technical (SAAT)

Job Purpose    

• The Aviation Technician will perform maintenance, inclusive of servicing, self-inspecting, repairs / defect rectification, overhaul, testing, basic trouble shooting and modifications to aircraft engines, systems and components in accordance with task cards, check sheets, maintenance manuals, engineering orders and work instructions, complying with SAAT Manufactures and Regulatory Authority Requirements to SAA and customer aircraft.

Principal Accountabilities    

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks which require self-inspection, servicing, rectify anomalies found, overhaul, testing, basic trouble shooting in accordance with relevant documents as required by Regulatory Authorities.
• Perform all relevant documentation pertaining to each task is signed and stamped for i.e. Company Policy and Regulatory Requirements.
• Operate support equipment and ensure correct and serviceable tooling is obtained and utilized to achieve maintenance task request as stipulated by aircraft manuals.
• Prepare the work area and aircraft / engine as per Manufacturer’s instructions to ensure safe working environment for all staff, aircraft, engines and equipment.
• Perform all reasonable requests by the Team Leader and comply with the Work Instruction Manual.
• Communicate with Senior License Technician and Team Leader with regard to any Technical problems to ensure that productivity and safety standards are maintained as per laid down procedure.
• Assist Senior License Technician / Team Leader with retrieving of aircraft manual information and requesting spares.
• Return all tooling and equipment to stores and clean the work area on completion of shift.

Qualifications & Experience    

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Completed an Aviation Apprenticeship and passed Trade Test
• Have 2 years maintenance experience post apprenticeship.
• Valid AMEL will be advantageous.
• Certification Aircraft on any of the following aircraft types:
• B737-300/400/500, B737-NG, A319/320, A330, A340, B744, B777 will be advantageous.
• Approval under the EASA List of Certifying staff will be advantageous.
• PC literate (MS Office, AMOS)
• Have a valid code B driver’s license.

Knowledge and Skills    

• Good interpersonal skills
• Communication skills (verbal and written)

Attributes    

• Demonstrate the SAA values: Customer Focus; Accountability; Integrity; Safety; Excellence In Performance; Valuing Our People
• Information Seeking
• Achievement and deadline Orientation
• Initiative
• Organizational Awareness
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Customer Service Orientation
• Decisions making
• Able to work under pressure.

Deadline:16th April,2026