Certified Aviation Technician: Avionics

Safair Operations, operating as FlySafair has a vacancy for a Certified Aviation Technician (Avionics) - Flight Line at our Cape Town base. The successful applicant will report to the Crew Chief – Flight Line.

Job Description

• Conduct line maintenance inspections;
• Conduct routine inspections on various mechanical systems on the aircraft;
• Conduct fault finding and rectify based on the fault.
• Perform Line transit, Pre-Flight 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.

Job Requirements

• Grade 12 or Equivalent;
• Licensed AME with a SACAA W1, W2, W3 License (Essential);
• Compass Swing (Advantageous);
• Completed B737 – 400 and 800 Avionics and airframe series and CFM 56-3C1 and -7B series engines courses;
• Licensed AME with a SACAA W & X License;
• Certified on B737; 400/800 airframe series and CFM;
• Minimum of 5 years aviation experience;
• Line or SVM experience;
• Previous experience working on B737; 400 and 800 (Essential) 56-3C1 and 7B series engines;
• 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 holder;
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook, PowerPoint);
• Sound understanding of technical aircraft publications and documentation;
• Maintain a thorough understanding of aviation regulations and safety standards;
• Good understanding of the Avionics Schematic systems;
• Excellent knowledge and troubleshooting experience on B737/400/800.

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;
• Proactive self-starter, capable of functioning on his/her own without any supervision;
• Committed to delivering quality work.

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.