Certified Aviation Technician (Avionics)

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

Required to perform various maintenance duties including, but not limited to:
Conduct line maintenance inspections;
Conduct routine inspections on various avionics systems on the aircraft;
Conduct fault finding and rectify based on the fault;
Perform 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/lncident 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.
Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
Trade Test Certificate (Avionics-related, e.g., Avionician, Aircraft - Instrument Mechanic, Aircraft Electrician, or Aircraft Radio Technician — SACAA recognised) (Essential);
Licensed AME with SACAA WI, W2, W3 (Essential);
B737-800 system courses (Essential);
B737-8(MAX) system course (Advantageous);
Oxygen course (Advantageous);
Minimum of 5 years aviation maintenance experience (Essential) Line and SVM experience (Essential);
Previous experience as an Aviation Technician on B737-800 avionics systems (Essential);
Previous experience as an Aviation Technician on B737-8(MAX) avionics systems (Advantageous)
OJT experience (Advantageous);
Must be willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays, including overtime when required;
Must be available and willing to travel locally/internationally at short notice;
Valid South-African passport and driver's licence;
Sound understanding of technical aircraft publications and documentation (including SWPM);
Maintain a thorough understanding of aviation regulations and safety standards;
Good understanding of the Avionics Schematic systems;
Excellent knowledge and troubleshooting experience on B737-800;
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook, PowerPoint).

Personal Attributes

Analytical thinking;
Strong communication skills;
Excellent time-keeping;
Able to follow instructions as per work instructions;
Detail orientated;
Professional;
High integrity;
Self-disciplined;
Ethical;
Reliable and dependable.

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.

FlySafair Reserves The Right