Aircraft Line Maintenance Tech - Hands-On & Safe, Training

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Established company

Stable employment

Safety-focused team

Job summary

Mondelēz International is seeking an experienced Aircraft Mechanic for its Line Maintenance team in Queenstown, South Africa. The role focuses on ensuring airworthiness through routine checks, inspections, and minor repairs, enabling safe and efficient operations between flights.

The ideal candidate brings proven line maintenance experience, strong systems knowledge, and the ability to read manuals and schematics. A commitment to aviation safety and SA certification/licensing is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Aircraft Mechanic in line maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of engines, hydraulics, landing gear, and avionics.
• Able to read manuals and aircraft schematics; proficient with diagnostic tools.
• Must hold relevant certifications and licenses for aircraft maintenance in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled line maintenance checks, inspections, and servicing on aircraft.
• Diagnose and rectify aircraft system malfunctions and defects as they arise.
• Carry out minor repairs and component replacements as needed to ensure airworthiness.
• Interpret maintenance manuals, technical instructions, and regulatory requirements.
• Document all maintenance activities accurately in the aircraft logbooks and maintenance system.
• Liaise with flight crews and operations personnel regarding aircraft status and required maintenance.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Systems knowledge

Read schematics

Diagnostics tools

Safety compliance

SA licenses

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and reliable Aircraft Mechanic to join their Line Maintenance team in Queenstown. This role is essential for ensuring the continued airworthiness and operational readiness of aircraft between scheduled flights. You will perform routine checks, inspections, and minor repairs to keep the fleet flying safely and efficiently. This is a critical position for an experienced mechanic who is proactive, possesses strong troubleshooting skills, and is committed to upholding the highest standards of aviation safety. Working in Queenstown, you'll be part of a vital operational hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled line maintenance checks, inspections, and servicing on aircraft.
• Diagnose and rectify aircraft system malfunctions and defects as they arise.
• Carry out minor repairs and component replacements as needed to ensure airworthiness.
• Interpret maintenance manuals, technical instructions, and regulatory requirements.
• Document all maintenance activities accurately in the aircraft logbooks and maintenance system.
• Liaise with flight crews and operations personnel regarding aircraft status and required maintenance.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Aircraft Mechanic, with a focus on line maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems, including engines, hydraulics, landing gear, and avionics.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and aircraft schematics.
• Proficiency in using diagnostic tools and equipment.
• A commitment to safety and adherence to aviation regulations.
• Must hold relevant certifications and licenses for aircraft maintenance in South Africa.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and further training.
• Work with a well-established aviation company.
• Stable employment with a focus on operational excellence.
• Be part of a professional and safety-conscious team.

Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Full time
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Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

How you will contribute

Without you, we could not deliver high-quality snacks to our customers. You will operate and maintain equipment to build technical mastery and to deliver on safety, quality, cost, delivery, sustainability and morale targets, understanding losses in your area and taking the appropriate action to eliminate them. You will use autonomous and progressive maintenance standards to maintain equipment and support new product development. In this role, you will ensure that safety processes are observed, that quality assurance activities are performed and that resources are properly allocated and available during the shift. You will take the lead for shutdown maintenance, root-cause analysis, stop reductions loss analysis and breakdown elimination.

What you will bring

• Autonomous maintenance (AM) Step 4 systems and progressive maintenance (PM) Step 3 systems
• Maintaining equipment at basic conditions independently, including the execution of AM & PM (break‑down maintenance, planned maintenance) standards on dedicated equipment
• Total productive maintenance and Six Sigma including qualification of AM steps 5-6, and PM step 3
• Leading line teams
• Handling challenging interpersonal situations tactfully
• Influencing people in a union environment
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and good attention to detail

What extra ingredients you will bring

• Relevant Trade Test Certificate (Mechanical/electrical with extensive mechanicalexperience)
• SAP advantageous
• MS Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Projects, and Outlook)
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in manufacturing (minimum 5 years post apprenticeshipexperience in relevanttrade in manufacturingenvironment as an artisan

Job specific requirements

• Knowledge of Preventative Maintenance systems and practices.
• Knowledge of IL6S PM & AM pillar methodology
• Basic knowledge of Production Management systems and practices (Efficiency, waste, production planning, labour planning, and utilization)
• Knowledge of HSE systems and practices
• Knowledge of Quality systems and practices, particularly QP's relating to engineering practices.
• Coaching skills

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

Headquartered in Singapore, Mondelēz International's Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region is comprised of six business units, has more than 21,000 employees and operates in more than 27 countries including Australia, China, Indonesia, Ghana, India, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam. Seventy-six nationalities work across a network of more than 35 manufacturing plants, three global research and development technical centers and in offices stretching from Auckland, New Zealand to Casablanca, Morocco. Mondelēz International in the AMEA region is the proud maker of global and local iconic brands such as Oreo and belVita biscuits, Kinh Do mooncakes, Cadbury, Cadbury Dairy Milk and Milka chocolate, Halls candy, Stride gum, Tang powdered beverage and Philadelphia cheese. We are also proud to be named a Top Employer in many of our markets.

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type

Regular
Manufacturing core
Manufacturing

At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about. We have a rich portfolio of strong brands - both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum

Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.

Join us and Make It An Opportunity!

Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact for assistance.