Aircraft Technical Records Specialist

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development

Eastern Cape airline

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Aircraft Technical Records Specialist for our client airline based in East London, Eastern Cape. The role focuses on maintaining complete maintenance records, ensuring regulatory compliance and ready for audits.

You will verify entries, archive logbooks and service bulletins, and collaborate with maintenance, engineering and operations in a hybrid work setup. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in aircraft records or aviation admin, strong attention to detail, and

Qualifications

• Maintain accurate aircraft maintenance records and ensure regulatory compliance (SACAA).
• Verify entries made by maintenance personnel and engineers.
• Archive and retrieve logs, ADs, SBs, and related documents.
• Proficient with MS Office and aircraft records management software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate aircraft technical records (airframe, engine, components).
• Ensure maintenance activities are documented per SACAA rules.
• Verify entries by maintenance personnel and engineers.
• Process and file logbooks, work orders and related docs.
• Track compliance with Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins.
• Assist audits by regulators and internal teams.
• Archive historical records per policy and retention periods.
• Use records software to input, retrieve, and manage data.
• Coordinate with maintenance, engineering and operations on discrepancies.
• Support aircraft redelivery and transition records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Aviation maintenance certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Records management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a reputable airline operating out of **East London**, Eastern Cape, is seeking a meticulous and organized Aircraft Technical Records Specialist. This role is fundamental to ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all aircraft maintenance records, which are critical for regulatory compliance and operational safety. You will be responsible for managing, archiving, and verifying a vast array of technical documentation, including maintenance logs, airworthiness directives, and component history cards. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional attention to detail, a strong understanding of aviation regulations pertaining to record-keeping, and proficiency with relevant software systems. This position offers a hybrid work model, combining office-based responsibilities with remote flexibility, allowing you to contribute effectively from **East London** and its surrounding areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain accurate and complete aircraft technical records, including airframe, engine, and component data.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are correctly documented and comply with regulatory requirements (e.g., SACAA).
• Verify the accuracy of entries made by maintenance personnel and engineers.
• Process and file aircraft logbooks, work orders, and other relevant maintenance documentation.
• Track and ensure compliance with Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and Service Bulletins (SBs).
• Assist with audits conducted by regulatory authorities and internal departments.
• Archive historical technical records according to company policy and regulatory retention periods.
• Utilize technical records management software to input, retrieve, and manage data.
• Liaise with maintenance, engineering, and operations departments regarding record discrepancies.
• Support aircraft redelivery and transition processes by ensuring complete and accurate records.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; further education or certification in aviation maintenance or administration is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in aircraft technical records or a related aviation administrative role.
• Strong knowledge of aviation maintenance principles and regulatory requirements for record-keeping.
• Familiarity with aircraft types operated by the airline is advantageous.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in using computer systems, including Microsoft Office Suite and technical records management software.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a hybrid work environment.
• Must be reliable and able to handle confidential information.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Opportunity to work within a stable and growing airline based in **East London**.
• Professional development and training in aviation technical records management.
• A role that is critical to the safety and compliance of flight operations.
• Contribution to the aviation industry in the **Eastern Cape**.
• Standard company benefits.