Senior Certified Aviation Technician (Mechanical)

Job Description

About the Company Safair Operations, operating as FlySafair, is a South African aviation company. This is a permanent position with market-related remuneration. Role Overview Safair Operations, operating as FlySafair, has a vacancy for a Senior Certified Aviation Technician (Mechanical) – Flight Line at its head office. The successful applicant will report to the Crew Chief (Flight Line). Key Responsibilities Conduct line maintenance inspections. Ensure quality on pre-flight, post-flight and transit inspections performed. Perform routine and non-routine inspections and maintenance on aircraft so that they meet the highest safety and operational standards. Carry out routine inspections on the various mechanical systems on the aircraft. Perform fault finding and rectify defects based on the fault identified. Perform A-checks, including weekly service checks. Perform thorough daily inspections of the aircraft to identify any potential issues or defects. Complete the maintenance tasks necessary to ensure the airworthiness of the aircraft. Adhere to established maintenance procedures and safety standards. Record and sign off all activities in line with SACAA requirements, ensuring all legal aspects are complied with. Comply with health and safety requirements at all times to protect personal and personnel safety and to prevent 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. 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. Licences & Qualifications Grade 12 or equivalent. Mechanical trade test certificate. Additional Information Job reference number: HLAFlightline_SNRCERTMECH. Department: SVM & Flight Line. Industry: Aviation. Job type: Permanent. Positions available: 1. Salary: market related.

Requirements

• Conduct line maintenance inspections.
• Ensure quality on pre-flight, post-flight and transit inspections performed.
• Perform routine and non-routine inspections and maintenance on aircraft so that they meet the highest safety and operational standards.
• Carry out routine inspections on the various mechanical systems on the aircraft.
• Perform fault finding and rectify defects based on the fault identified.
• Perform A-checks, including weekly service checks.
• Perform thorough daily inspections of the aircraft to identify any potential issues or defects.
• Complete the maintenance tasks necessary to ensure the airworthiness of the aircraft.
• Adhere to established maintenance procedures and safety standards.
• Record and sign off all activities in line with SACAA requirements, ensuring all legal aspects are complied with.
• Comply with health and safety requirements at all times to protect personal and personnel safety and to prevent 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.
• 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.