Senior Aviation Technician (Mechanical)

October 19, 2024

Johannesburg

FULL TIME

Required to perform various Heavy Maintenance duties including, but not limited to:

Conduct line maintenance inspections;
Ensure Quality is built in on Pre-Flight, Post Flight and Transit inspections performed;
Perform 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 SACCA 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/lncident 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.

Grade 12 or Equivalent;
Licensed AME with a SACAA A License on B737 —400 and - 800 (Advantageous);
Licensed AME with a SACAA C license on CFM 56-3 and -7B series engines (Advantageous);
Minimum of 10 years aviation experience (Essential);
Experience on GTCP131-9 and GTCP85-129 APU's;
Heavy Maintenance 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;
Sound understanding of B737-400 and B737-800 mechanical systems;
Understanding of SACAR's as applicable to maintenance;
Maintain a thorough understanding of aviation regulations and safety standards;
Excellent knowledge and troubleshooting experience on B737/400/800.

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;

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.

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