Heavy Maintenance Foreman

Oversee day-to-day Heavy Maintenance execution within the assigned operational scope, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, quality and effective supervision, and on-time delivery, in close coordination with the Avionics Foreman; Support execution of the Heavy Maintenance plan through correct task sequencing, daily priority setting, manpower allocation, and progress control to support planned milestones; Coordinate and supervise Heavy Maintenance crews and Crew Chiefs, assigning tasks based on skill level, certification, and operational urgency, and monitoring progress to ensure effective and safe task completion; Coordinate maintenance induction and enabling works, ensuring aircraft access, staging, tooling, and readiness activities are completed to support planned milestones and on-time delivery; Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and troubleshooting support to maintenance personnel, ensuring tasks are performed correctly and in accordance with approved data, and escalate constraints or risks early with proposed mitigation actions; Ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance of all maintenance records and paperwork, including task cards, references, sign-offs, and associated documentation; Confirm and control all tooling and equipment requirements for Heavy Maintenance, ensuring availability, serviceability, calibration status (where applicable), and correct usage; Coordinate spares and material readiness with relevant stakeholders and escalate shortages or constraints promptly to prevent maintenance delays; Promote and enforce safe work practices, including PPE usage, and conduct toolbox talks or safety briefings as required to maintain a strong safety culture within Heavy Maintenance. Identify overtime requirements based on operational need and planned delivery, compile supporting motivation, and submit to management for approval; Monitor tooling, material constraints, and overtime utilisation, and provide input for operational reporting, cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives; Engage with stakeholders on operational matters and provide technical input where required; Build and maintain relationships with all suppliers/stakeholders; Participate in weekly and monthly meetings; Represent FlySafair and provide expert advice where required; Provide day-to-day supervision and coordination of team activities; Monitor team output and escalate performance concerns where required; Implement team goals aligned to departmental objectives; Ensure effective coordination of training, shift scheduling, and leave planning to maintain operational continuity; Provide input into the annual budget; Provide structured operational reporting to the Maintenance Control Centre and Management, including daily updates on aircraft status and operational activities; Compile and submit monthly reports on fleet status, personnel utilisation, and key operational challenges, with relevant insights to support effective decision-making.