20 Aircraft Mechanic jobs in South Africa

• Required to perform various maintenance duties including, but not limited to:
• Conduct line maintenance inspections;
• Conduct routine inspections on various avionics systems on the aircraft;
• Conduct fault finding and rectify based on the fault;
• Perform 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/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;
• 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 (Essential);
• Trade Test Certificate (Avionics-related, e.g., Avionician, Aircraft - Instrument Mechanic, Aircraft Electrician, or Aircraft Radio Technician — SACAA recognised) (Essential);
• Licensed AME with SACAA WI, W2, W3 (Essential);
• B system courses (Essential);
• B737-8(MAX) system course (Advantageous);
• Oxygen course (Advantageous);
• Minimum of 5 years aviation maintenance experience (Essential) Line and SVM experience (Essential);
• Previous experience as an Aviation Technician on B avionics systems (Essential);
• Previous experience as an Aviation Technician on B737-8(MAX) avionics systems (Advantageous) OJT experience (Advantageous);
• Must be willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays, including overtime when required;
• Must be available and willing to travel locally/internationally at short notice;
• Valid South-African passport and driver's licence;
• Sound understanding of technical aircraft publications and documentation (including SWPM);
• Maintain a thorough understanding of aviation regulations and safety standards;
• Good understanding of the Avionics Schematic systems;
• Excellent knowledge and troubleshooting experience on B737-800;
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook, PowerPoint).

Personal Attributes

• Analytical thinking;
• Strong communication skills;
• Excellent time-keeping;
• Able to follow instructions as per work instructions;
• Detail orientated;
• Professional;
• High integrity;
• Self-disciplined;
• Ethical;
• Reliable and dependable.

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.

FlySafair Reserves The Right

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

Closing date: 30 September 2025

• Required to perform various Heavy Maintenance/SVM duties including, but not limited to:
• Analyse and interpret aircraft blueprints, specifications, and maintenance manuals to perform repairs;
• Prepare surfaces and apply protective coatings to a variety of materials used on the aircraft;
• Fabricate parts as needed;
• Conduct maintenance;
• Order supplies, equipment, materials, and parts for repairs and routine maintenance;
• Safely operate various tools used for sheet metal applications;
• Install, repair, inspect, and replace sheet metal components on aircraft, including structural assemblies.
• Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
• Trade test Certificate (Aircraft Sheet Metal/Structures) (Essential)
• Licensed AME with a SACAA B rating (Essential);
• Minimum of 5 years aviation experience (Essential);
• Previous experience working on B Essential);
• Previous experience working on B737-8 (MAX) (Advantageous)
• OJT experience (Advantageous);
• Valid South African passport holder;
• Must be willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays, and overtime as and when required;
• Must be available and willing to travel at short notice, both locally and internationally.

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.

FlySafair Reserves The Right

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

Closing date: 10 October 2025

• Required to perform various SVM/Flight line duties including but limited to:
• Conduct line maintenance inspections;
• Ensure quality is 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 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);
• Licensed AME with a SACAA A & C License on B737/800;
• Certified on B737/800 airframe series and 7B series engines (Essential)
• Minimum of 15 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 holder;
• Sound understanding of technical aircraft publications and documentation;
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the mechanical Schematic systems;
• Excellent knowledge and troubleshooting experience on B737/400/800;
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Personal Attributes

• Professional;
• High Integrity;
• Self-disciplined;
• Ethical;
• Reliable and dependable;
• Proactive self-starter' capable of functioning on his/her own with any supervision;
• Committed to delivering quality work;
• Excellent time-keeping;
• Able to follow instructions as per work instructions;
• Detail orientated.

Application Guideline

• No email applications will 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 Right

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

Closing date: 9 October 2025

• 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;
• 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 (Essential);
• Mechanical Trade test Certificate (Essential);
• Minimum of 2 years aviation maintenance experience (Essential);
• Previous experience working as an Aviation Technician on B737/- 800 mechanical systems (Advantageous);
• Previous experience working as an Aviation Technician on B737-8 (MAX) mechanical systems (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).

Personal Attributes

• 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.

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.

FlySafair Reserves The Right

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

Closing date: 08 October 2025

• Analyse and interpret aircraft blueprints, specifications, and maintenance manuals to perform repairs.
• Prepare surfaces and apply protective coatings to a variety of materials used on the aircraft.
• Fabricate parts as needed.
• Conduct maintenance.
• Order supplies, equipment, materials, and parts for repairs and routine maintenance.
• Safely operate various tools used for sheet metal applications.
• Install, repair, inspect, and replace sheet metal components on aircraft, including structural assemblies.
• Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
• Trade test Certificate (Aircraft Sheet Metal/Structures) (Essential) Licensed AME with a SACAA B rating (Essential);
• Minimum of 5 years aviation experience (Essential);
• Previous experience working on B Essential);
• Previous experience working on B737-8 (MAX) (Advantageous) OJT experience (Advantageous);
• Valid South African passport holder;
• Must be willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays, and overtime as and when required;
• Must be available and willing to travel at short notice, both locally and internationally.

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.

FlySafair Reserves The Right

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

Closing date: 30 September 2025

• Required to perform various maintenance duties including, but not limited to:
• Conduct line maintenance inspections;
• Conduct routine inspections on various avionics systems on the aircraft;
• Conduct fault finding and rectify based on the fault;
• Perform 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/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;
• 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 (Essential);
• Trade Test Certificate (Avionics-related, e.g., Avionician, Aircraft Instrument Mechanic, Aircraft Electrician, or Aircraft Radio Technician — SACAA recognised) (Essential);
• Licensed AME with SACAA WI, W2, W3 (Essential);
• B system course (Essential);
• B737-8 (MAX) system course (Advantageous);
• Oxygen course (Advantageous);
• Compass swing (Advantageous);
• Minimum of 3 years aviation maintenance experience (Essential);
• Previous experience as an Aviation Technician on B avionics systems (Essential);
• Previous experience as an Aviation Technician on B737-8 (MAX) avionics systems (Advantageous);
• Previous Line Maintenance experience (Advantageous);
• OJT experience (Advantageous);
• Must be willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays, including overtime when required;
• Must be available and willing to travel locally/internationally at short notice;
• Valid South-African passport and driver's licence;
• Sound understanding of technical aircraft publications and documentation;
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook, PowerPoint).

Personal Attributes

• Analytical thinking;
• Strong communication skills;
• Excellent time-keeping;
• Able to follow instructions as per work instructions;
• Detail orientated;
• Professional;
• High integrity;
• Self-disciplined;
• Ethical;
• Reliable and dependable.

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.

FlySafair Reserves The Right

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

Closing date: 30 September 2025

• Conduct line maintenance inspections;
• Conduct routine inspections on various mechanical systems on the aircraft;
• Conduct fault finding and rectify based on the fault.
• Perform Line transit, Pre-Flight 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;
• Licensed AME with a SACAA W1, W2, W3 License (Essential);
• Compass Swing (Advantageous);
• Completed B and 800 Avionics and airframe series and CFM 56-3C1 and -7B series engines courses;
• Licensed AME with a SACAA W & X License;
• Certified on B737; 400/800 airframe series and CFM;
• Minimum of 5 years aviation experience;
• Line or SVM experience;
• Previous experience working on B737; 400 and 800 (Essential) 56-3C1 and 7B series engines;
• 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;
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook, PowerPoint);
• Sound understanding of technical aircraft publications and documentation;
• Maintain a thorough understanding of aviation regulations and safety standards;
• Good understanding of the Avionics Schematic systems;
• Excellent knowledge and troubleshooting experience on B737/400/800.

Personal Attributes

• Analytical thinking;
• Strong communication skills;
• Excellent time-keeping;
• Able to follow instructions as per work instructions;
• Detail orientated; - 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.

FlySafair Reserves The Right

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

Closing Date: 4 August 2025

• 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;


• 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 (Essential);


• Mechanical Trade test Certificate (Essential);


• Minimum of 2 years aviation maintenance experience (Essential);


• Previous experience working as an Aviation Technician on B737/- 800 mechanical systems (Advantageous);


• Previous experience working as an Aviation Technician on B737-8 (MAX) mechanical systems (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). 

Personal Attributes 

• 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. 

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.

FlySafair reserves the right:

• Not to proceed with this vacancy;


• To appoint the selected candidates based on its operational requirements.

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


• Analyse and interpret aircraft blueprints, specifications, and maintenance manuals to perform repairs;


• Prepare surfaces and apply protective coatings to a variety of materials used on the aircraft;


• Fabricate parts as needed; 


• Conduct maintenance;


• Order supplies, equipment, materials, and parts for repairs and routine maintenance; 


• Safely operate various tools used for sheet metal applications;


• Install, repair, inspect, and replace sheet metal components on aircraft, including structural assemblies.

• Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential); 


• Trade test Certificate (Aircraft Sheet Metal/Structures) (Essential)


• Licensed AME with a SACAA B rating (Essential);


• Minimum of 5 years aviation experience (Essential); 


• Previous experience working on B737-800 (Essential); 


• Previous experience working on B737-8 (MAX) (Advantageous)


• OJT experience (Advantageous); 


• Valid South African passport holder; 


• Must be willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays, and overtime as and when required; 


• Must be available and willing to travel at short notice, both locally and internationally. 

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.

FlySafair reserves the right:

• Not to proceed with this vacancy;


• To appoint the selected candidates based on its operational requirements.

Closing date: 10 October 2025