Semi Skilled Aircraft Assistant

Flysafair; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Flysafair in Johannesburg seeks a hands-on Aircraft Maintenance Assistant to support licensed technicians with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, interior removal and reassembly, and cargo compartment work.

You will prepare aircraft and work areas, handle tooling, maintain housekeeping, and help ensure compliance with SACAA regulations and OEM data. The role requires physical fitness, shift availability, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent is essential.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in aviation maintenance with hands-on exposure.
• Experience assisting with aircraft maintenance activities is advantageous.
• Must be physically fit to work in an aircraft maintenance environment.
• Willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays when required.
• Overtime willingness and ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.
• Basic knowledge of aircraft maintenance practices and safety requirements.
• Familiarity with aircraft hand tools and workshop equipment.
• Strong teamwork and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist Mechanical Technicians with scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance.
• Assist with stripping and reassembly of aircraft interior / cargo compartments.
• Remove and reinstall cargo liners, floor panels, insulation blankets and interior panels under supervision.
• Assist with aircraft component removal and installation as directed.
• Assist with opening and closing aircraft access panels.
• Prepare aircraft and work areas before maintenance activities.
• Assist with cleaning aircraft structures, components and work areas.
• Assist with movement of aircraft components, tooling and equipment.
• Retrieve and return tooling, materials and consumables as required.
• Support with aircraft inspections by providing access and support to technicians.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards within the hangar and work areas.
• Ensure tooling and equipment are cleaned and returned after use.
• Comply with all company procedures, OEM maintenance data and SACAA regulations.
• Wear and correctly use PPE in accordance with safety procedures.
• Report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment or hazards immediately.
• Carry out other duties as instructed by management.

Skills

Good mechanical aptitude

Follow instructions accurately

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Physical stamina

Work under pressure

Problem solving

Safety mindset

Education

Grade 12 or Equivalent

Job description

• Assist Mechanical Technicians with scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance;
• Assist with the stripping and reassembly of aircraft interior / cargo compartments;
• Remove and reinstall cargo liners, floor panels, insulation blankets and interior panels under supervision;
• Assist with aircraft component removal and installation as directed;
• Assist with opening and closing aircraft access panels;
• Prepare aircraft and work areas before maintenance activities;
• Assist with cleaning aircraft structures, components and work areas;
• Assist with movement of aircraft components, tooling and equipment;
• Retrieve and return tooling, materials and consumables as required;
• Support with aircraft inspections by providing access and support to technicians;
• Maintain good housekeeping standards within the hangar and work areas;
• Ensure tooling and equipment are cleaned and returned after use;
• Comply with all company procedures, OEM maintenance data and SACAA regulations;
• Wear and correctly use the required personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with company safety procedures;
• Report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment or hazards immediately;
• Support other Heavy Maintenance sections when operationally required;
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as instructed by management.
• Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
• Minimum 1 year of experience working within an aviation maintenance environment with hands‑on exposure to aircraft maintenance (Essential);
• Experience assisting with aircraft maintenance activities (Advantageous);
• Experience with aircraft interior removal and installation (Advantageous);
• Must be physically fit to work in an aircraft maintenance environment;
• Must be available to work shifts, weekends and public holidays when operationally required;
• Must be prepared to work overtime when required;
• Must be willing to work in confined spaces and at heights;
• Basic knowledge of aircraft maintenance practices;
• Basic understanding of aircraft safety requirements;
• Knowledge of aircraft hand tools and workshop equipment;
• Understanding of aircraft maintenance environments;
• Basic understanding of aircraft interior and cargo compartment components;
• Basic knowledge of housekeeping and FOD control;
• Good mechanical aptitude;
• Ability to follow instructions accurately;
• Good teamwork skills;
• Good organisational skills;
• Ability to perform physically demanding work;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Basic problem-solving ability.

• Assist Mechanical Technicians with scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance;
• Assist with the stripping and reassembly of aircraft interior / cargo compartments;
• Remove and reinstall cargo liners, floor panels, insulation blankets and interior panels under supervision;
• Assist with aircraft component removal and installation as directed;
• Assist with opening and closing aircraft access panels;
• Prepare aircraft and work areas before maintenance activities;
• Assist with cleaning aircraft structures, components and work areas;
• Assist with movement of aircraft components, tooling and equipment;
• Retrieve and return tooling, materials and consumables as required;
• Support with aircraft inspections by providing access and support to technicians;
• Maintain good housekeeping standards within the hangar and work areas;
• Ensure tooling and equipment are cleaned and returned after use;
• Comply with all company procedures, OEM maintenance data and SACAA regulations;
• Wear and correctly use the required personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with company safety procedures;
• Report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment or hazards immediately;
• Support other Heavy Maintenance sections when operationally required;
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as instructed by management.
• Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
• Minimum 1 year of experience working within an aviation maintenance environment with hands‑on exposure to aircraft maintenance (Essential);
• Experience assisting with aircraft maintenance activities (Advantageous);
• Experience with aircraft interior removal and installation (Advantageous);
• Must be physically fit to work in an aircraft maintenance environment;
• Must be available to work shifts, weekends and public holidays when operationally required;
• Must be prepared to work overtime when required;
• Must be willing to work in confined spaces and at heights;
• Basic knowledge of aircraft maintenance practices;
• Basic understanding of aircraft safety requirements;
• Knowledge of aircraft hand tools and workshop equipment;
• Understanding of aircraft maintenance environments;
• Basic understanding of aircraft interior and cargo compartment components;
• Basic knowledge of housekeeping and FOD control;
• Good mechanical aptitude;
• Ability to follow instructions accurately;
• Good communication skills;
• Good teamwork skills;
• Good organisational skills;
• Ability to perform physically demanding work;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Basic problem-solving ability.

Personal Attributes

• Professional at all times;
• Reliable and dependable;
• Strong safety mindset;
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn;
• High attention to detail;
• Honest and trustworthy;
• Strong work ethic;
• Flexible and adaptable.

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

Closing date: 02 October 2026

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