Senior Certified Aviation Technician: Mechanical

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

  • Required to perform various SVM/Flight line duties including but limited to:
  • Conduct line maintenance inspections;
  • Ensure quality is in on Pre-Flight, Post Flight and Transit inspections performed;
  • Performing routine and non-routine inspections and maintenance on aircraft to ensure they meet the highest safety and operational standards;
  • 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);
  • Licensed AME with a SACAA A & C License on B737/800;
  • Certified on B737/800 airframe series and 7B series engines (Essential);
  • Minimum of 15 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 holder;
  • Sound understanding of technical aircraft publications and documentation;
  • Maintain a thorough understanding of the mechanical Schematic systems;
  • Excellent knowledge and troubleshooting experience on B737/400/800;
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Personal Attributes
  • Professional;
  • High Integrity;
  • Self-disciplined;
  • Ethical;
  • Reliable and dependable;
  • Proactive self-starter' capable of functioning on his/her own with any supervision;
  • Committed to delivering quality work;
  • 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
    JD1534735
  • 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