FlySafair is a South African low-cost airline based in Johannesburg. It is known for its affordable domestic and regional flights and for consistently being a top performer in on-time arrivals. FlySafair serves numerous destinations across Southern Africa, including major South African cities like Johannesburg (O.R. Tambo and Lanseria), Cape Town, Durban, and Port Elizabeth.

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.

Requirements

• 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.