Apprenticeship

Safair (Pty) Ltd; City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company in Johannesburg is offering an internship in aircraft maintenance. The role involves assisting a Mechanical/Avionics Technician in a wide variety of tasks including diagnosis, repairs, and safety practices. Candidates will receive comprehensive training and work in a hands-on environment to prepare aircraft for flight. This is a full-time opportunity with a focus on Management and Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Assist Mechanical/Avionics Technician with repairs on various aircraft.
• Understand Equipment/Tooling/Test equipment.
• Participate in Flight Line and Maintenance activities.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Will continuously be mentored by a Mechanical/Avionics Technician with variety of duties on various aircraft models involving diagnosis of malfunctions and require disassembly or adjustments of various aircraft Electrical systems to prepare aircraft for flight;
• Must possess a good understanding of Equipment/Tooling/Test equipment and variety of other hand tools to assist the Mechanical/ Avionics Technician with repairing or modifying systems or assemblies;
• Be made aware Flight Line, Short Visit Maintenance and Heavy Maintenance services activities;
• Be part of watch and meet aircraft on taxi ramp and hangar locations including Fueling and De-fueling aircraft;
• Will be introduced and be required to participate in the documentation and their completion;
• Will be trained to position and operate ground power and other aircraft service units;
• Maintain service equipment and monitor transportation of Company vehicles condition;
• Will be trained in accordance with established safety practices including proper use of PPE, maintain a neat and orderly work area.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Airlines and Aviation