Aircraft Technical Records Specialist - Compliance & Audits

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 340,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Growth opportunities

Safety and compliance focus

Job summary

Placements24 partners with a reputable aviation maintenance organization in Upington, seeking an Aircraft Technical Records Officer to manage all aircraft documentation and records. This role ensures accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance of maintenance records, supporting airworthiness and safe operations.

You will organize, file, and audit records, collaborate with maintenance teams, and coordinate with regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in aircraft technical records management or similar aviation admin role
• Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance processes and terminology
• Familiar with SACAA regulations and documentation requirements
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office; AMOS/Trax a plus

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage all aircraft technical records (logs, ADs, SBs, component history cards)
• Ensure maintenance activities are documented per aviation regulations and procedures
• Conduct regular audits of technical records for accuracy and completeness
• Process and file incoming maintenance documentation promptly and orderly
• Assist in preparing aircraft for heavy/base maintenance by ensuring required docs are available
• Liaise with maintenance teams, engineers, and regulatory bodies on records matters
• Respond to inquiries and provide necessary documentation on request
• Archive old records per retention policies
• Maintain confidentiality and security of all technical documentation
• Contribute to improving record-keeping processes

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Aviation administration studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

AMOS

Trax

Job description

Placements24 partners with a reputable aviation maintenance organization in Upington, seeking an Aircraft Technical Records Officer to manage all aircraft documentation and records. This role ensures accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance of maintenance records, supporting airworthiness and safe operations.

You will organize, file, and audit records, collaborate with maintenance teams, and coordinate with regulatory bodies.