Senior Certified Aviation Technician Mechanical

Safair (Pty) Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company in South Africa is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Technician to ensure the safety and airworthiness of their fleet. The role involves conducting inspections, performing maintenance tasks, and adhering to safety standards while ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have relevant certifications and experience in aircraft maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience in line maintenance inspections of aircraft.
• Knowledge of SACAA regulations and safety standards.
• Ability to maintain high-quality standards in inspections.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and non-routine inspections and maintenance on aircraft.
• Ensure aircraft meet highest safety and operational standards.
• Record activities and comply with SACAA requirements.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate

Job description

• 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.