8 Aviation Technician jobs in South Africa

• 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 B737 – 400 and 800 Avionics and airframe series and CFM 56-3C1 and -7B series engines courses;
li>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

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• Required to perform various SMV/Flight line duties including, but not limited to:
• 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.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Airlines and Aviation

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• 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 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 followed to ensure personal safety, the safety of others, and to prevent fires, accidents, and incidents;
• 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 (Essential);
• 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 15 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.
  
  

• 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 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 followed to ensure personal safety, the safety of others, and to prevent fires, accidents, and incidents;
• 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 (Essential);
• 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 15 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.
  
  

• 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;
• 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 Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

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

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• 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 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 followed to ensure personal safety, the safety of others, and to prevent fires, accidents, and incidents;
• 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 (Essential);
• Licensed AME with a SACAA A License on B737 —400 and -800 (Advantageous);
li>Licensed AME with a SACAA C license on CFM 56-3 and -7B series engines (Advantageous);
• Minimum of 15 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;
• 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: 25 March 2025

• 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 avionics systems on the aircraft;
• Conduct fault finding and rectify based on the fault;
• 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 on B738 -400/ -800 (Essential);
• Compass Swing (Advantageous);
• Minimum of 15 years aviation experience;
• Line and SVM 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;
• 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;
• 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;
li>Committed to delivering quality work;
• Excellent time-keeping;
• Analytical thinking;
• Strong communication skills;
• Able to follow instructions 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: 4 August 2025

• 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 avionics systems on the aircraft;
• Conduct fault finding and rectify based on the fault;
• 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 on B738 -400/ -800 (Essential);
• Compass Swing (Advantageous);
• Minimum of 15 years aviation experience;
• Line and SVM 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;
• 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;
• 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;
li>Committed to delivering quality work;
• Excellent time-keeping;
• Analytical thinking;
• Strong communication skills;
• Able to follow instructions 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: 4 August 2025

We are looking to hire a qualified aircraft mechanic to manage the maintenance and repair of our aircraft. In this role, you'll be responsible for scheduling and overseeing routine maintenance checks, diagnosing mechanical and hydraulic system failures, and advising on the appropriate repair processes.

To ensure your success in the role, aircraft mechanics should demonstrate in-depth knowledge of structural, mechanical, and hydraulic systems. An expert aircraft mechanic will be someone who has excellent communication and analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and is dedicated to learning and growing in this field.

Aircraft Mechanic Responsibilities :

• Scheduling and overseeing routine maintenance checks.
• Implementing and adhering to strict safety guidelines.
• Creating and maintaining repair logs and records.
• Using hand tools, diagnostic tests, and gauges to identify hydraulic and mechanical malfunctions.
• Collaborating with engineers and system mechanics to ensure that all aircraft systems are running correctly.
• Preparing diagnostics reports and suggesting repair solutions based on thorough evaluations.
• Ensuring that all aircraft parts are accurately labeled, organized, and restored.