Job Description

• 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.

FlySafair reserves the right:

• Not to proceed with this vacancy;
• To appoint the selected candidates based on its operational requirements.

Closing date: 8 October 2025

Skills Required