Certified Aviation Technician : Avionics

FlySafair; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline company in Cape Town seeks an experienced Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to conduct inspections and ensure aircraft safety. Candidates must hold a SACAA License and have at least 5 years of aviation experience. This permanent, full-time role offers a dynamic work environment and requires shift work and travel flexibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years aviation experience.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and on public holidays.
• Valid South-African passport holder.

Responsibilities

• Conduct line maintenance inspections.
• Perform thorough daily inspections of the aircraft.
• Communicate clearly and professionally to ensure smooth workflow.

Skills

Aircraft Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Strong communication skills

Analytical thinking

Excellent time-keeping

Education

Grade 12 or Equivalent

Licensed AME with a SACAA W1 W2 W3 License

Certified on B737; 400 / 800 airframe series and CFM

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

• Conduct line maintenance inspections;
• Conduct routine inspections on various mechanical systems on the aircraft;
• Conduct fault finding and rectify based on the fault.
• Perform Line transit Pre-Flight including weekly service checks;
• Perform thorough daily inspections of the aircraft to identify any potential issues or defects;
• Conduct necessary maintenance tasks to ensure the airworthiness of the aircraft;
• Adhere to established maintenance procedures and safety standards;
• All activities must be properly recorded and signed off as per SACAA requirements ensuring that all the required legal aspects are complied with;
• Health and Safety requirements must always be complied with to ensure Personal and other Personnel Safety Fire and Accident / Incident preventions;
• Ensure that the work area equipment and tooling are properly maintained and safe prior to starting any job to prevent accidents or incidents to aircraft and staff;
• Maintain the highest quality and standard of inspections;
• Apply analytical thinking and troubleshooting techniques to identify root causes and implement effective solutions;
• Communicate clearly and professionally to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of maintenance tasks.

Requirements

Grade 12 or Equivalent;

Licensed AME with a SACAA W1 W2 W3 License (Essential);

Compass Swing (Advantageous);

Completed B737 400 and 800 Avionics and airframe series and CFM 56-3C1 and -7B series engines courses;

Licensed AME with a SACAA W & X License;

Certified on B737; 400 / 800 airframe series and CFM;

Minimum of 5 years aviation experience;

Line or SVM experience;

Previous experience working on B737; 400 and 800 (Essential) 56-3C1 and 7B series engines;

Willingness to work shifts weekends and on public holidays;

Must be available and willing to travel at short notice both locally and internationally;

Valid South-African passport holder;

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word Excel and Outlook PowerPoint);

Sound understanding of technical aircraft publications and documentation;

Maintain a thorough understanding of aviation regulations and safety standards;

Good understanding of the Avionics Schematic systems;

Excellent knowledge and troubleshooting experience on B737 / 400 / 800.

Personal Attributes :

Analytical thinking;

Strong communication skills;

Excellent time-keeping;

Able to follow instructions as per work instructions;

Detail orientated; - Professional;

High integrity;

Self-disciplined;

Ethical;

Reliable and dependable;

Proactive self-starter capable of functioning on his / her own without any supervision;

Committed to delivering quality work.

Application guideline :

Email applications will not be accepted;

Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups;

Should no feedback be provided within two (2) weeks from the closing date please consider your application as unsuccessful.

FlySafair reserves the right :

Not to proceed with this vacancy;

To appoint the selected candidates based on its operational requirements.

Closing Date : 4 August 2025

Work Level

Mid-Level

Job Type

Permanent

Salary

Market Related

EE Position

Location

Cape Town

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Aircraft Maintenance,Hand Tools,Military Experience,Surface Mount Technology,Federal Aviation Regulations,Airframe,Maintenance Management,Schematics,Soldering,Troubleshooting,Avionics,Aviation Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1