Job Description

Job Purpose

The Aviation Technician will perform maintenance inclusive of servicing, self-inspecting, repairs, overhaul, testing, basic trouble shooting and modifications to aircraft engines, airframes and components in accordance with task cards, check sheets and work instructions, complying with SAAT Manufacturers and regulatory authority requirements to SAA and customer aircraft.

Principal Accountabilities

Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks which require self-inspection, servicing, rectify anomalies found, overhaul, testing and basic trouble shooting in accordance with relevant documents as required by Regulatory Authorities.



Perform all relevant documentation pertaining to each task is signed and stamped for i.e., Company Policy and Regulatory Requirements.



Operate support equipment and ensure correct and serviceable tooling is obtained and utilized to achieve maintenance task request as stipulated by aircraft manuals.



Prepare the work area and aircraft/ engine as per Manufacturer's instructions to ensure safe working environment for all staff, aircraft, engines and equipment.



Perform all reasonable requests by the Team Leader and comply with the Work Instruction Manual.



Communicate with Senior License Technician and Team Leader with regard to any technical problems to ensure that productivity and safety standards are maintained as per laid down procedure.



Assist Senior License Technician / Team Leader with retrieving of aircraft manual information and requesting spares.

Qualifications & Experience

Grade 12 or equivalent



Passed an Aviation Apprenticeship and Trade Test in the Aircraft Mechanic Trade



Must have 2 years line maintenance experience



Procedural, Regulatory Authority and documentation courses



Must be PC Literate (i.e., AMOS)



Valid Driver's license Code B



B787, B777 or A380 with a valid AMEL will

be advantageous

Knowledge and Skills

Have knowledge of the SAA Technical Organization



Have interpersonal skills



Good communication skills (verbal and written)



S.H.E courses (NOSA, Firefighting, first aid, etc.)



Basic training and operation of equipment and tooling



Procedural, Regulatory Authority and documentation courses

Attributes

Demonstrate the SAA values: Customer Focus; Accountability; Integrity; Safety; Excellence In Performance; Valuing Our People

Analytical Thinking



Conceptual Thinking



Information Seeking



Achievement Orientation



Initiative



Organisational Awareness



Impact and Influence



Teamwork and Cooperation



Customer Service Orientation



Integrity

Additional Information