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• Conduct thorough investigations into security breaches, threats, and suspicious activities;
• Collect and analyse evidence, including CCTV footage and security reports;
• Document findings and prepare comprehensive investigative reports;
• Ensure compliance with national and regional aviation security regulations (e.g., SACAA);
• Identify vulnerabilities and recommend risk mitigation measures;
• Monitor and enforce security protocols within the organisation;
• Liaise with intelligence and regulatory bodies to stay updated on emerging threats;
• Support security audits and inspections;
• Assist in emergency response planning and execution during security incidents;
• Provide support in handling hijackings, bomb threats, and unauthorised access cases;
• Recommend corrective and preventive actions based on investigation outcomes;
• Conduct risk assessments for all operational bases, reviewing and updating them annually;
• Review and update the Risk register annually or according to threats and concerns identified;
• Promote security culture to employees and stakeholders;
• Conduct briefings on security procedures and best practices;
• Support the development and implementation of security policies and training programs;
• Maintain detailed records of all security incidents and investigations;
• Prepare incident trend analysis reports to identify recurring threats;
• Recommend security enhancements based on investigative findings;
• Conduct spot checks and assessments on cabin crew adherence to aviation security procedures;
• Ensure compliance with SACAA regulations, and FlySafair security policies in all on-board operations;
• Guide cabin crew on security protocols, including handling unruly passengers, managing security-sensitive information, and emergency response;
• Work closely with cabin crew management to ensure security procedures and catering compliance are seamlessly integrated into flight operations;
• Assist in internal investigations related to noncompliance by cabin crew or operational teams;
• Provide reports and feedback to security management on security performance and compliance gaps;
• Maintain records of compliance checks and incident reports related to cabin crew security-performance and incidents;
• Support emergency response planning and ensure that cabin crew are prepared for security-related contingencies;
• Conduct spot checks on Cabin Crew luggage.

Job title : Senior Certified Aviation Technician Mechanical (DBN)

Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal, Durban Deadline : July 19, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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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.

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;

We are pleased to invite NTR Captains to apply for A320 Captain position with Peach Aviation in Japan !

Type Rating currently not valid? NO WORRIES! You can STILL APPLY & get current AFTER receiving your employment offer!

Do not miss this opportunity toJOIN Japan’s largest low-cost airline which currently operates a fleet of 19x Airbus A320 aircraft with 14 A320s on order!

Now NEW IMPROVED roster of 10 DAYS OFF each month!

Benefits included are:

1. PERMANENT Contract – which means job security!
2. NO TRAINING BOND for NTR Captains!
3. EARN GUARANTEED FIXED salary during training!
4. CHOOSE your own roster – multiple commuting & non-commuting options!
5. FULL TRAINING COST for JCAB conversion paid by company!
6. JOINING BONUS + ANNUAL BONUS+ LICENSE BONUS !
7. Fly up to the age of 68 years old!
8. Excellent benefits including travel, medical, loss of license insurance AND pension plan to secure your retirement!

What other KEY BENEFITS & ALLOWANCES are on offer? READ on!

• Moving Allowance + Home Travel Allowance!
• Layover Allowance!
• Local Commuting Allowance during AND after Training!
• Early Morning & Late-Night Transportation Allowance!
• Exchange Rate Compensation Allowance to safeguard earnings!
• Employee travel allowance available on Peach / ANA network!

Would you like to KNOW MORE on estimated SALARY FIGURES? Please CONTACT US at

Minimum requirements:

• Total Time: 4,000 total hours with at least of 1,500 PIC hours on commercial jet
• Date of last flight: Within last 12 months preferred
• Maximum age to apply: 58 years old for NTR and 60 years old for TR Captains

Interested candidates please APPLY NOW!

We are pleased to invite Captains to apply for A320 TR Captain position with Peach Aviation in Japan !

A320 TR currently not valid? NO WORRIES! You can STILL APPLY & get current AFTER receiving your employment offer!

Do not miss this opportunity toJOIN Japan’s largest low-cost airline which currently operates a fleet of 19x Airbus A320 aircraft with 14 A320s on order!

Now NEW IMPROVED roster of 10 DAYS OFF each month!

Benefits included are:

1. PERMANENT Contract – which means job security!
2. NO TRAINING BOND for NTR Captains!
3. EARN GUARANTEED FIXED salary during training!
4. CHOOSE your own roster – multiple commuting & non-commuting options!
5. FULL TRAINING COST for JCAB conversion paid by company!
6. JOINING BONUS + ANNUAL BONUS+ LICENSE BONUS !
7. Fly up to the age of 68 years old!
8. Excellent benefits including travel, medical, loss of license insurance AND pension plan to secure your retirement!

What other KEY BENEFITS & ALLOWANCES are on offer? READ on!

• Moving Allowance + Home Travel Allowance!
• Layover Allowance!
• Local Commuting Allowance during AND after Training!
• Early Morning & Late-Night Transportation Allowance!
• Exchange Rate Compensation Allowance to safeguard earnings!
• Employee travel allowance available on Peach / ANA network!

Would you like to KNOW MORE on estimated SALARY FIGURES? Please CONTACT US at

Minimum Requirements

• Total Time: 4,000 total hours with at least of 1,500 PIC hours on commercial jet
• Date of last flight: Within last 12 months preferred
• Maximum age to apply: 58 years old for NTR and 60 years old for TR Captains

Interested candidates please APPLY NOW!

About the Company

The company delivers time-critical logistics services at 300 locations in more than 65 countries, across six continents. But at the heart of our business is our people. Whether serving our clients landside or airside, above or below the wing, our teams are agile, dedicated, and eager to help. Safety and security are at the heart of everything we do. We have a duty of care to look after each other, our customers and their customers. And we care about the communities in which we operate.

We understand that what we do makes a difference at many levels. Our services help keep people moving with everyone playing their part, delivering with precision, round the clock, every minute of every day. In this we take immense pride, and it strengthens our determination to deliver.

Our core services include Ground services, Cargo, Fuelling, Executive services and Offline services.

The risk officer is part of the risk management team responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of risk policies and procedures in an organization. They also analyze various financial data to estimate the degree of risk and level of associated risk involved in extending credit or establishing a business relationship with firms or individuals.

1. Ensure compliance to the Quality Management Standards through the QC Inspection process.
2. Initiate and assist with all the necessary Injury on Duty (IOD) reporting and accompanying processes and procedures.
3. Ensure that all accidents and incidents are reported and fully investigated and appropriate corrective processes are put in place.
4. Promote and drive the SMART ‘continuous improvement’ culture through all levels of the organisation.
5. Responsible for the day-to-day operational security and customer satisfaction through effective compliance and support.
6. Ensure that security procedures are according to standards set within the Menzies Security Manual standards.
7. Implementation of wide security standards and practices to ensure that the employees working on the ramps have the necessary direction and control.
8. Establish and maintain an effective security liaison with the SACAA, Airport Authorities as well as other government and law enforcement agencies.
9. Conduct Risk Assessments as and when required.

Experience, Qualifications and Key Skills

Minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent
A relevant qualification in Health & Safety, Quality and/or Security
Safety and Standards experience within Aviation and more specifically ground handling will be highly advantageous
At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Computer literate
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
Customer services orientated with excellent communication skills

• Conduct line maintenance inspections;
• Conduct routine inspections on various avionic 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;
• Assist the Production Controller in implementing and maintaining company policies, procedures, and systems related to aircraft maintenance;
• All activities must be properly recorded and signed off as per FlySafair/ 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;
• 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.

Main Purpose:

• To achieve set financial objectives; sales volume, margin, day sales outstanding, return on assets under management
• To engage with customers; qualify sales opportunity, manage opportunity pursuit, conduct account planning, select and manage key accounts
• To manage sales operations; forecast sales, sales budget, sales communication and marketing events, facilitate sales process, organise sales collateral and tools, manage CRM, enforce legal compliance
• To partner with marketing and business development; customers, lead sourcing and develop value propositions and commercial messages and events

Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:

Customer and company profitability for defined area:

• To give input on annual budgeting process and ensure sales budgets for Aviation are achieved
• To nurture, maintain and manage good customer business relationships
• To ensure continued improvement in the accuracy of sales forecasting
• To effectively manage pricing, rebates and discount levels and ensure all costing associated with customers is accounted for
• To manage the level of gross margin after variable expense (GMVE) per customer
• To manage customer credit (resolve errors, perform reconciliation), and ensure customer service delivery
• To conduct variance analysis / business reviews per customer, compare to budget and take corrective action where appropriate
• To profile, segment customers, and manage key accounts in order to accelerate sales and profit growth
• To effectively manage contracts and administration

Commercial strategy for the area defined:

• To participate in developing of sales strategies and new business models and ensure all business models are up-to-date and effectively managed
• To develop new business opportunities in the aviation segment
• To implement and execute promotions and marketing strategies / activities as directed to ensure marketing objectives are reached
• To facilitate collection and reporting of market intelligence, competitor activities, pricing strategies etc.
• To investigate and propose opportunities for new business development in the Aviation segment

People:

• To effectively work with employees through applying the company People management principles to promote a positive working environment which will attract and retain skilled staff and increase productivity

Health Safety Environment and Quality:

• To ensure constant adherence and compliance to company HSEQ and security standards, local by-laws, standards and legislation so as to minimize all risk pertaining to company assets and protection of life

Context and Environment:

• Managing Aviation strategy and sales in a competitive marketing environment
• Tension in achieving an effective balance between marketing and profitability for Puma Energy Aviation to ensure long-term sustainable and profitable business in these dynamic markets where customers have freedom of choice

Accountability:

• The jobholder is accountable for enhancing the performance and position Puma Energy as a major player in the channel defined and to provide sound financial and operational solutions tailored to the needs of customers to ensure a sustainable increase in market share and optimal profitability for Puma Energy South Africa

Qualification/ Experience Required:

• Appropriate degree/diploma in sales / business management or administration and 4 – 6 years marketing and sales management experience in the oil industry or a comparable industry, or Matric plus 6 – 8 years marketing and sales management experience in the oil industry or a comparable industry
• Exposure to analyzing and interpreting financial statements / results either in studies or work experience
• Interacting with employees and customers
• Good sales management, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, good analytical and presentation skills
• Good knowledge and understanding of business and legal basics
• Good knowledge of Commercial business environment in Africa
• Good knowledge and application of Puma Energy Compliance requirements, Policies and Procedures, and relevant Petroleum Industry legislative and regulatory framework would be advantageous

Reporting Structure:

• Reporting directly to Aviation Commercial Manager

Key Relationships and Department Overview:

• Internal: Country General Manager, Aviation Commercial Manager, Country Operations Manager, HSSE Manager, Country Finance Manager, Country Supply and Logistics Manager, Country HR Manager
• External: Airport Authorities, Governmental Aviation Agencies and Energy departments, Contractors, Consultants and Vendors

The position requires an individual with strong administrative and communication skills with particular emphasis on attention to detail and professionalism. The ideal candidate has a positive attitude, is a problem solver, well-groomed, well-spoken, fluent in English (read, write, speak, and listen), and has at least two years’ experience in a similar role in the aircraft maintenance environment.

• Updating all aircraft hours to the various Maintenance Tracking programmes
• Producing daily/weekly Maintenance forecasts on the Managed Fleet
• Requesting quotes from AMO’s based on upcoming scheduled maintenance forecasts
• Coordinating downtime and scheduling aircraft maintenance slots between the Aircraft Maintenance Manager, RP:A, RP:FO, Charter Department and AMO’s
• Supplying accurate 12 and 24-month maintenance forecasts to the RP:A for aircraft availability planning purposes
• Populating Owner Reports
• Assisting with AOC additions

• English: read, write, speak, and listen fluently
• National Senior Certificate (Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent)
• Minimum 2 years prior experience in a similar position

The company offers a competitive remuneration package on a Cost to Company basis which will be discussed at an interview. The package includes Provident Fund and Medical Aid benefits.

To apply for this position please forward your CV to with the subject “Aircraft Maintenance Planner” by no later than 18 October 2024. Please note that due to the high number of applications that we typically receive we are not able to respond to each applicant individually. Should we not contact you for an interview by 25 October 2024, we thank you for your application, however, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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• Conduct routine inspections on various avionic 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;
• Assist the Production Controller in implementing and maintaining company policies, procedures, and systems related to aircraft maintenance;
• All activities must be properly recorded and signed off as per FlySafair/ 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;
• 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;
• Trade test Certificate;
• Minimum of 2 years aviation maintenance experience (Essential);
• Previous experience working as an Aviation Technician on B737- 400 and -800 (Advantageous);
• Previous Line Maintenance experience (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 holder;
• Sound understanding of technical aircraft publications and documentation; - Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook, PowerPoint).
  
  

• Conduct line maintenance inspections;
• Conduct routine inspections on various avionic 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;
• Assist the Production Controller in implementing and maintaining company policies, procedures, and systems related to aircraft maintenance;
• All activities must be properly recorded and signed off as per FlySafair/ 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;
• 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;
• Trade test Certificate;
• Minimum of 2 years aviation maintenance experience (Essential);
• Previous experience working as an Aviation Technician on B737- 400 and -800 (Advantageous);
• Previous Line Maintenance experience (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 holder;
• Sound understanding of technical aircraft publications and documentation; - Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook, PowerPoint).
  
  

• Professional;
• 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.
  
  

• 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.
  
  

• Not to proceed with this vacancy;
• To appoint the selected candidates based on its operational requirements.
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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