Senior Certified Aviation Technician Mechanical

FlySafair; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent South African airline is seeking an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) to conduct inspections and maintenance tasks on B737 aircraft in Cape Town. The role requires a minimum of 15 years in aviation, relevant licensure, and a strong commitment to safety and quality. The ideal candidate must possess exceptional troubleshooting skills and be willing to work shifts. This is a permanent, full-time position with market-related compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years aviation experience.
• Licensed AME with a SACAA A & C License on B737.
• Previous experience working on B737-400 and 800.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Controlling Experience

Robotics

Computer Networking

Math

Materials Handling

Mechanical Knowledge

Assembly Experience

Conveyor Installation

Hydraulics

Programmable Logic Controllers

Troubleshooting

Education

Grade 12 or Equivalent

Job description

Description

• Required to perform various SMV / Flight line duties including but not limited to :
• Conduct line maintenance inspections;
• Ensure quality is built 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 mechanical systems on the aircraft;
• Conduct fault finding and rectify based on the fault;
• Perform A-checks 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 compiled with;
• Health and safety requirements must always be compiled 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;

Minimum of 15 years aviation experience;

Line and SVM experience;

Previous experience working on B737-400 and 800;

Licensed AME with a SACAA A & C License on B737; 300 / 400 / 500 / 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.

Personal Attributes :

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;

Immaculate time keeping.

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

Cape Town

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Controlling Experience,Robotics,Computer Networking,Math,Tube Bending,Materials Handling,Mechanical Knowledge,Assembly Experience,Conveyor Installation,Hydraulics,Programmable Logic Controllers,Troubleshooting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1