3 Aircraft Engineering jobs in South Africa

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Rand Airport, Germiston | Full-Time

We are a certified aviation organization based at Rand Airport, Germiston, looking for a motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician. This role is ideal for candidates passionate about aviation and eager to build a career in aircraft maintenance.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate preferred.

• Strong interest in aviation and technical work.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.

• Effective communication and documentation skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and perform well under pressure.

• Previous experience in aircraft maintenance is an advantage.

• Willingness to work overtime when required.

Salary to be discussed during the interview process.

How to Apply

• Please submit your CV and supporting documents to

Generate, analyse, maintain and implement the work instructions from maintenance programs and other source documentations for SAAT customers fleet by inserting and controlling maintenance requirements and limitations in MIS for effective aircraft and components management, from entry to redelivery and continual support within SAAT in supporting the CAMO activities.

Generate and maintain fleet documentation and maintenance data in accordance with SAAT procedures for regulatory compliance and continued airworthiness.

• Coordinate compliance of technical requirements and maintenance data flow during the entry, continual support and redelivery of aircraft.
• Administer the implementation of the respective maintenance programs, to initiate instructions related to maintenance requirements, reliability and life limitation control from various source documents.
• Initiate maintenance requirements by uploading instructions into the MIS for systematic structures, limit control and compliance.
• Compile and maintain technical reports on programs and projects for statistical data, effective record keeping and up to date status listings.
• Develop, amend and maintain minor check schedules and other maintenance instructions as required.
• Support all CAMO activities as required.

Create a communication channel between operators, maintenance and support areas on documentation, maintenance requirements and reporting.

• Provide expert information for others in the organization and/or externally, on maintenance programs, maintenance requirements and records.
• Attend operational meetings to co-ordinate activities between departments.
• Introduce new or improved systems/methods to improve the processes and efficiency. This includes review of industry developments and adoption of best practices.
• Provide the support and resolutions of in-service problems or maintenance queries to maintain/improve maintenance and logistical support.

Introduction and exiting of aircraft

• Provide support in co-ordinating the preparatory data insertion requirements for new aircraft and its components into the MIS.
• Review and integrate incoming aircraft documentation into the MIS.
• Liaise with representatives for aircraft documentation requirements and records at exit and during audits.

Implementation, planning, and control of aircraft and component maintenance requirements.

• Liaise with respective stakeholders in capturing aircraft data and assigning applicable life limits into the MIS.
• Plan and control the accomplishment of the required maintenance including special inspections as required.
• Ensure that all limits are loaded onto the MIS for tracking and control of aircraft, components and engines in the MIS to conform to predetermined life limits.
• Maintain current and updated aircraft status reports and listings.

Assume the Team leader role on projects or as a team member on allocated projects.

Maintain the programs and records for continued airworthiness on related maintenance data to ensure continuous improvement.

Perform in-depth independent maintenance documentation analysis and judgement for effectiveness and compliance.

Compile, analyse and evaluate work scopes, maintenance & reliability programs as required.

Experience

• Aircraft Maintenance (Aviation) 8 Years
• Certified Technician (MRO) 4 Years

Education

• Matric or equivalent ( Essential)
• N6 or National Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline.
• Type 2 certified mechanical or avionics technician

Knowledge

• knowledge of SAAT policies and procedures
• knowledge of MIS
• Comprehensive knowledge of MS Office package
• Maintenance Programs
• Aviation regulations and framework
• Detailed knowledge of aircraft systems
• Knowledge of CAMO systems and source documents, such as AMP, MPD, MRBR applications

SKILLS

• High level of communication (written and verbal)
• Computer skills

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Analytical Thinking
• Conceptual Thinking
• Information Seeking
• Achievement Orientation
• Work under pressur
• Interpersonal skills
• Integrity

PLANNING AND ORGANISING

• Weekly and Monthly
• Quarterly