Aircraft&Major Modules Records Specialist, Johannesburg

Responsibilities

Conduct inspections of all new aircraft and major module records entering the fleet.

Conduct record review inspections in line with lease contracts and corporate requirements.

Compile and control 'Open Item Listings' for effective communication to lessors regarding discrepancies in new aircraft.

Communicate outstanding items to Legal and/or Asset Management during technical acceptance of new aircraft or major modules.

Conduct off‑site visits for inducting aircraft to review physical records and inspect condition as required.

Support the compliance department with Certificate of Airworthiness inspection preparation for inducting aircraft.

Coordinate effective lease return of major modules, including aircraft and/or engines.

Liaise with maintenance planners to coordinate tasks or check requirements for inductions or lease returns.

Liaise with records administrators to coordinate physical record requirements.

Coordinate annual lessor inspections and inform maintenance planners of required information for operational aircraft.

Liaise with the planning section to schedule inductions or deliveries.

Coordinate the compilation and distribution of work orders to MRO.

Ensure all issued documentation is current and notify asset management of lease‑return requirements.

Assist with capturing ATLRs and component movements from ATLRs for aircraft joining the fleet.

Assist with closing work orders from MRO when maintenance is completed.

Update logbooks for aircraft and major modules, entering and leaving the fleet.

Review completed work orders for accuracy.

Assist with capturing work‑order data from MRO, including component movement from MRO work orders.

Assist with issuing CRS (Certificate of Release to Service) and CRMA (Certificate Related to Maintenance of an Aircraft) documents after maintenance is completed.

Create ad‑hoc work orders.

Ensure compliance with all ADs, SBs, EOs, and ASBs.

Maintain knowledge of relevant regulations, policies, and guidelines.

Provide expert advice when required.

Adhere to statutory regulations, organisational standards, policies, and procedures.

Report non‑compliance and implement corrective actions to ensure compliance.

Analyse stakeholder needs and identify improvement initiatives.

Maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to foster meaningful interactions.

Promote teamwork and embody a spirit of collaboration.

Assess and optimise the performance of direct reports.

Provide specialised insights to direct reports.

Guide, support, and develop direct reports.

Qualifications

Grade 12 or equivalent.

Technical Diploma (advantageous).

Type rating on aircraft operated by Fly Safair (advantageous).

Certificate in maintenance planning (advantageous).

8‑12 years of aircraft planning or records experience in a mid‑size organisation (essential).

Experience working on the B737 aircraft type (advantageous).

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Willingness to work overtime.

Personal Attributes

Professional.

Strong integrity and ethics.

Compliance‑driven.

Good stress management.

Assertive.

Detail‑oriented and quality‑driven.

Immaculate time‑keeping; able to work independently and in a team.

Flexible and adaptable.

Excellent communication skills.

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

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