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30 Mar 2026

Permanent Aircraft Fleet Specialist – Flysafair careers

Flysafair – Posted by swipe4job Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Flysafair careers – Aircraft Fleet Specialist

Aircraft Fleet Specialist

About the Program:

Job Description

  • Coordinate and provide technical oversight for delivery and redelivery of aircraft and engines, ensuring compliance with work scopes, contractual requirements, and approved instructions.
  • Prepare and present structured project progress reports, detailing milestones, risks, budget status, and key dependencies to stakeholders.
  • Coordinate physical inspections of aircraft or major modules and review records as required by lessors or buyers.
  • Conduct due diligence audits on aircraft records when requested.
  • Verify that aircraft maintenance aligns with contractual technical requirements.
  • Communicate proactively with technical staff and suppliers to ensure adherence to contracts, regulations, and project timelines.
  • Inform the Asset Management team of planned and unplanned maintenance requirements.
  • Perform incoming and outgoing inspections of major modules according to work instructions.
  • Oversee technicians assigned to specific projects.
  • Act as liaison between technical teams and the Asset Management team.
  • Maintain positive relationships with customers and staff to support productive interactions.
  • Support team members and foster collaboration to achieve team and organisational goals.

Job Requirements

  • Grade 12 or equivalent (Essential).
  • Tertiary qualification in Mechanics, Avionics, or related field (Advantageous).
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in maintenance planning or technical roles in aviation (Essential).
  • Experience with B737 aircraft, aircraft records, aviation regulations, quality standards, and aircraft lease/engine contract administration (Advantageous).
  • Familiarity with CAMO control systems or maintenance systems (Advantageous).
  • Willingness to work additional hours as required.
  • Willingness to travel (Essential).

Personal Attributes

  • Professional with high integrity.
  • Excellent time management and self-motivated.
  • Team player capable of independent work.
  • Responsible, deadline-driven, and with a sense of urgency.
  • Flexible, adaptable, and analytical.

Application Guideline

  • External email applications will not be accepted.
  • Preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups.
  • If no feedback is received within two (2) weeks of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
  • FlySafair reserves the right to:
    • Not proceed with this vacancy.
    • Appoint selected candidates based on operational requirements.

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