Senior Certified Aviation Technician Mechanical (DBN)

Fly Safair; Durban; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company is seeking an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Technician to perform comprehensive inspections and maintenance on its fleet. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring airworthiness and safety compliance, applying analytical skills to troubleshoot issues. A commitment to quality and adherence to legal standards is crucial for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience performing aircraft inspections and maintenance.
• Knowledge of SACAA requirements.
• Ability to conduct routine and non-routine inspections.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine inspections on aircraft.
• Conduct fault finding and rectification.
• Ensure compliance with safety and maintenance standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting techniques

Communication

Job description

• 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.