Senior Certified Aviation Technician (Avionics) - JHB

Description

• 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 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 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.

Requirements

• 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;
• B737-800 system courses Essential;
• B737-8MAX system course Advantageous;
• Oxygen course Advantageous;
• Minimum of 15 years aviation maintenance experience Essential Line and SVM experience Essential;
• Previous experience as an Aviation Technician on B737-800 avionics systems Essential;
• Previous experience as an Aviation Technician on B737-8MAX 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.

FlySafair reserves the right

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

Closing Date: 31 August 2026