Senior Certified Aviation Technician (Avionics) - Flight Line

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

Job summary

A leading aviation company in South Africa seeks an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to ensure aircraft meet safety and operational standards. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, routine maintenance, and adhering to safety requirements. Applicants must hold a SACAA license and have at least 15 years of aviation experience. This permanent, full-time position is based in Durban and requires shift flexibility.

Qualifications

• Essential: Licensed AME with SACAA W1 W2 W3 on B738-400/-800.
• Minimum 15 years of aviation experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct line maintenance inspections.
• Perform routine and non-routine inspections on aircraft.
• Ensure quality is maintained in inspections performed.

Skills

Aircraft Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Avionics

Military Experience

Hand Tools

Soldering

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Licensed AME with SACAA W1 W2 W3

Job description

Description

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.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent;
• Licensed AME with a SACAA W1 W2 W3 license on B738 -400 / -800 (Essential);
• Compass Swing (Advantageous);
• Minimum of 15 years aviation experience;
• Line and SVM experience;
• Previous experience working on B737-400 and -800;
• 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;
• 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;
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook).

Personal Attributes

• Professional;
• High Integrity;
• Self-disciplined;
• Ethical;
• Reliable and dependable;
• Proactive self-starter capable of functioning on his / her own with any supervision;
• Committed to delivering quality work;
• Excellent time-keeping;
• Analytical thinking;
• Strong communication skills;
• Able to follow instructions per work instructions;
• Detail-orientated.

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: Senior

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Market Related

EE Position

Location: Durban

Required Experience: Senior IC

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