Certified Aviation Technician (Avionics)

Job Description

About the Company Safair Operations, operating as FlySafair, has a vacancy for a Certified Aviation Technician (Avionics) on the Flight Line at its Johannesburg base. The successful applicant will report to the Crew Chief - Flight Line. Role Overview This is a permanent position within the SVM & Flight Line department, with two positions available. The salary is market related. Job reference number: CERT_AV_JNB1. Key Responsibilities Conduct line maintenance inspections Conduct routine inspections on various avionics systems on the aircraft Conduct fault finding and rectify faults as required Perform weekly service checks Perform thorough daily inspections of the aircraft to identify any potential issues or defects Conduct the necessary maintenance tasks to ensure the airworthiness of the aircraft Adhere to established maintenance procedures and safety standards Ensure all activities are properly recorded and signed off as per SACAA requirements, so that all required legal aspects are complied with Comply with health and safety requirements at all times to ensure personal and other personnel safety and the prevention of fire and accidents or incidents Ensure the work area, equipment and tooling are properly maintained and safe before starting any job, to prevent accidents or incidents involving 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 Licences & Qualifications Essential: Grade 12 or equivalent Essential: Trade Test Certificate in an avionics-related trade, SACAA recognised (for example Avionician, Aircraft Instrument Mechanic, Aircraft Electrician or Aircraft Radio Technician) Essential: Licensed AME with SACAA W1, W2 and W3 Essential: B737-800 system courses Advantageous: B737-8 (MAX) system course Advantageous: Oxygen course

Requirements

• Conduct line maintenance inspections
• Conduct routine inspections on various avionics systems on the aircraft
• Conduct fault finding and rectify faults as required
• Perform weekly service checks
• Perform thorough daily inspections of the aircraft to identify any potential issues or defects
• Conduct the necessary maintenance tasks to ensure the airworthiness of the aircraft
• Adhere to established maintenance procedures and safety standards
• Ensure all activities are properly recorded and signed off as per SACAA requirements, so that all required legal aspects are complied with
• Comply with health and safety requirements at all times to ensure personal and other personnel safety and the prevention of fire and accidents or incidents
• Ensure the work area, equipment and tooling are properly maintained and safe before starting any job, to prevent accidents or incidents involving 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
• Essential: Grade 12 or equivalent
• Essential: Trade Test Certificate in an avionics-related trade, SACAA recognised (for example Avionician, Aircraft Instrument Mechanic, Aircraft Electrician or Aircraft Radio Technician)
• Essential: Licensed AME with SACAA W1, W2 and W3
• Essential: B737-800 system courses
• Advantageous: B737-8 (MAX) system course
• Advantageous: Oxygen course