Jobs at South African Airways Technical (SAAT)

Job Purpose    

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality, cost-effective instruction and training for both AMOS and aircraft type to maintain a high standard and safety orientated maintenance of South African Airways and third-party aircraft in accordance with local and international airworthiness standards

Principal Accountabilities    

Qualifications & Experience    

• Trade Test in appropriate trade / skill.
• Part certification in appropriate area of expertise. Aircraft Line and Base maintenance type course (level 3).

OR

• Appointed Senior Aviation Instructor (Technical) in appropriate trade / skill.
• Aircraft type course (level 3)
• Post apprentice experience Aviation :5 years Essential
• Experience in AMOS Aviation :3 years  Essential 

Knowledge and Skills    

Attributes    

• Analytical Thinking
• Conceptual Thinking
• Information Seeking
• Achievement Orientation
• Initiative
• Organisational Awareness
• Impact and Influence
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Customer Service Orientation
• Intergrity

Deadline:6th May,2026

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Job Purpose    

• Perform final Preparation of Aircraft and parts for paint strip or painting this includes the use of hand  tools and pneumatic machinery (Orbital sanders)                            

Principal Accountabilities    

• Perform preparation of aircraft and parts
• Sanding / Masking
• Acknowledge receipt and monitor movement of work in progress
• Complete and sign all relevant documentation
• Assist with general hangar and workshop house keeping:
• Cleaning of work area/equipmentEquipment, spares and material movement
• Assist technicians with general preparation
• Washing and cleaning of aircraft parts
• Sanding aircraft parts 
• Clean the work area and all general workshop housekeeping 
• Assit with sealant activities, e.g removal, cleaning of lap joints, apllication and removal of masking tape 
• Complete and sign all relevant documentation (Labour Reporting)
• Assist with the controlling and movement of spares, equipment and materials
• Removing tap eetc after any job completion
• Perform any other duties alocated by paint technician, SLT, Production Leader or Senior Manager
• Must be prepared to work at various heights
• be prepared to work with a variety of chemicals, thinners and other solvents 
• No parts are to be placed on floor without protective materila 
• Applicant must be able to mask certain areas of aircraft and aircraft parts prior to painting 
• All work to be carried out as per lay down procedure

Qualifications & Experience    

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• PC Literate
• Knowledge and Skills    
• Have knowledge of the SAA Technical Organisation
• Have inter-personal skills
• Have knowledge of hazardous material/chemicals
• Communication skills (verbal and written)

Attributes    

• Demonstrate the SAA values: Customer Focus; Accountability; Integrity; Safety; 
• Excellence In Performance; Valuing Our People
• Self-motivated
• Team player

Deadline:6th May,2026