Senior Certified Aviation Technician (Mechanical), Durban

Responsibilities

Conduct line maintenance inspections.

Ensure quality in 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 mechanical systems on the aircraft.

Perform 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 per SACAA requirements, ensuring required legal aspects are complied with.

Comply with Health and Safety requirements to ensure personal and other personnel safety, fire and accident/incident prevention.

Ensure 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.

Qualifications

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 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 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 thorough understanding of mechanical schematic systems.Excellent knowledge and troubleshooting experience on B737/400/800.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

Preference will be given to members of under‑represented designated groups.

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