Junior Aviation Technician (avionics)

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

  • 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.
  • 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);
  • 0-2 years' experience in Aviation Maintenance post Apprenticeship (Essential);
  • Previous exposure to B737-800/-8(MAX) avionics systems (Advantageous);
  • Previous Line Maintenance exposure (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;
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook, PowerPoint);
  • Sound understanding of technical aircraft publications and documentation.
Personal Attributes:
  • Professional;
  • High integrity;
  • Self-disciplined;
  • Immaculate time keeping;
  • 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: 30 September 2025

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1533835
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned