Certified Aviation Technician (Mechanical)

FlySafair • Full-time • City of Johannesburg, ZA • 1h ago

Required to perform various flight line duties including, but not limited to:
Conduct line maintenance inspections;
Conduct routine inspections on various mechanical 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 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;
Maintain the highest quality and standard of inspections;
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.
Grade 12 or Equivalent;
Mechanical Trade Test Certificate (Essential);
B737/800 system courses (Essential);
Minimum of 5 years aviation experience (Essential);
Previous experience as an Aviation technician on B737/800 mechanical systems (Essential);
Previous Line Maintenance exposure (Essential);
OJT experience (Essential);
Previous experience as an Aviation technician on B737-8 (MAX) mechanical systems (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 and driver’s licence;
Sound understanding of technical aircraft publications and documentation;
Maintain a thorough understanding of aviation regulations and safety standards;
Good understanding of the Mechanical Schematic systems;
Excellent knowledge and troubleshooting experience on B737/400/800;
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.

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