Certified Aviation Technician (Mechanical)

Required to perform various flight line duties including, but not limited to:Conduct line maintenance inspections;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 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. Grade 12 or Equivalent;Mechanical Trade Test Certificate (Essential);B737/800 system courses (Essential);Minimum of 5 years aviation experience (Essential); Previous experience as an Aviation technician on B737/800 mechanical systems (Essential); Previous Line Maintenance exposure (Essential); OJT experience (Essential); Previous experience as an Aviation technician on B737-8 (MAX) mechanical systems (Advantageous); 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 and driver’s licence; Sound understanding of technical aircraft publications and documentation; Maintain a thorough understanding of aviation regulations and safety standards; Good understanding of the Mechanical Schematic systems; Excellent knowledge and troubleshooting experience on B737/400/800; Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook, PowerPoint). Personal AttributesProfessional; High integrity; Self-disciplined; Ethical; Reliable and dependable; Analytical thinking; Strong communication skills; Excellent time-keeping; Able to follow instructions as per work instructions; Detail orientated. Application GuidelineEmail 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 RightNot to proceed with this vacancy;To appoint the selected candidates based on its operational requirements.Closing date: 8 October 2025 #GA