Aircraft Line Maintenance Lead

Placements24; Soweto; Presencial; ZAR 700.000 - 1.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical aid

Pension fund

Professional development opportunities

Stable career path

Challenging environment

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Aircraft Line Maintenance Supervisor to lead the line maintenance team at the Soweto airport facility. The role focuses on safety, airworthiness, and efficient completion of scheduled and unscheduled tasks.

You will manage engineers and technicians, provide technical guidance, review work orders, and ensure regulatory compliance with SACAA standards. The successful candidate will have a Diploma in engineering, an AME license if possible, and at least five

Formación

• National Diploma or equivalent in Aeronautical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Valid AME license (SACAA Part 66) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in aircraft line maintenance.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems and SACAA regulations.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise and direct the activities of line maintenance engineers and technicians.
• Ensure all line maintenance activities are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Manage the allocation of resources, including personnel and equipment, to meet daily operational demands.
• Review and approve maintenance work orders, technical logs, and related documentation.
• Conduct quality inspections and audits of line maintenance tasks.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues and discrepancies encountered during line maintenance.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the maintenance team.
• Liaise with other departments, including flight operations, engineering, and quality assurance.
• Ensure a safe and organized work environment, promoting a strong safety culture.
• Maintain effective communication with management regarding operational status and challenges.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Team motivation

Troubleshooting

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Educación

National Diploma in Aeronautical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

SACAA Part-66 AME license (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Aircraft Line Maintenance Supervisor to lead the line maintenance team at the Soweto airport facility. The role focuses on safety, airworthiness, and efficient completion of scheduled and unscheduled tasks.

You will manage engineers and technicians, provide technical guidance, review work orders, and ensure regulatory compliance with SACAA standards. The successful candidate will have a Diploma in engineering, an AME license if possible, and at least five