Senior Certified Aviation Technician

Safair (Pty) Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An aviation maintenance company in Durban is seeking a qualified Aircraft Maintenance Technician to conduct inspections and perform routine maintenance to ensure airworthiness and safety of aircraft. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Responsibilities include conducting thorough inspections and adhering to SACAA requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in aviation maintenance and inspections.
• Knowledge of SACAA regulations.
• Ability to ensure airworthiness of aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Conduct line maintenance inspections.
• Perform routine and non-routine inspections and maintenance.
• Adhere to health and safety requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting techniques

Communication skills

Job description

• Conduct line maintenance inspections;
• Ensure quality is in on Pre-Flight, Post Flight and Transit inspections performed;
• Performing routine and non-routine inspections and maintenance on aircraft to ensure they meet the highest safety and operational standards;
• Conduct routine inspections on various avionics systems on the aircraft;
• Conduct fault finding and rectify based on the fault;
• 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.