Senior Certified Aviation Technician (Avionics)
FlySafair
Full-time
On-site
Avionics
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);
- B737-8(MAX) 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 B737-8(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: 4 March 2026
Work Level
Senior
Job Type
Permanent
Salary
Market Related
EE Position
No
Location
JHB Lanseria