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Flysafair careers – Continued Airworthiness Specialist

Continued Airworthiness Specialist

Company: FlySafair Careers

About the Program

FlySafair is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Continued Airworthiness Specialist to ensure that all aircraft, components, and maintenance activities comply with regulatory standards, safety requirements, and approved maintenance procedures.

Job Description

• Review work packs prior to handover to the AMO to ensure alignment with aircraft status reports and due items in accordance with approved systems.
• Ensure that no defective or unairworthy parts are installed on any FlySafair aircraft prior to release to service.
• Inspect and accept all incoming materials, including new parts, supplies, and repaired components from contracted service providers.
• Conduct quality technical inspections of aircraft, components, parts, and systems.
• Ensure proper tagging, traceability, and identification of all aircraft parts.
• Perform quality and safety inspections of on-site equipment and tooling used for aircraft maintenance, including verification of calibration for precision test equipment as specified in maintenance manuals.
• Carry out in-progress inspections during maintenance, repair, modification, rework, and overhaul activities, and assume responsibility for final inspection and sign-off.
• Review job progress, procedures, and maintenance documentation to ensure compliance with approved data, methods, and regulatory requirements.
• Verify that all incoming parts are accompanied by approved certification and documentation.
• Conduct routine aircraft ramp inspections.
• Ensure accuracy and proper maintenance of the aircraft document library.
• Confirm that all required procedures are completed prior to aircraft release to service.
• Complete and verify all inspection records, maintenance forms, and reports required for authorised release.
• Maintain an efficient filing system for completed work orders and inspection documentation.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with maintenance procedures and airworthiness standards.
• Document discrepancies in accordance with procedures and submit defect reports relating to unairworthy conditions as per company requirements.

Job Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent (Essential).
• Trade Certificate as an Aircraft Technician (Essential).
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Licence with B737-400 and B737-800 ratings (Essential).
• Relevant Diploma or Degree (NQF Level 6/7) (Advantageous).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an AME (Essential).
• At least 1 year of direct experience working with the SACAA (Essential).
• Strong knowledge of aircraft maintenance practices and aviation regulations.
• Familiarity with South African Civil Aviation Regulations and Technical Standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Personal Attributes

• Professional and ethical conduct with integrity and confidentiality.
• Self-driven and independent thinker.
• Impartial and objective decision-maker.
• Excellent time management and reliability.
• Positive and proactive attitude.
• Adaptable and flexible in a dynamic environment.
• Deadline-driven with strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and perform effectively under pressure.

Application Guidelines

• Email applications will not be accepted.
• Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups.
• If no feedback is received within two (2) weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
• FlySafair reserves the right not to proceed with the vacancy and to appoint candidates in line with operational requirements.

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