Aircraft Records Administrator
FlySafair
2025/10/24   JHB


Job Ref #: ARA_0002
Industry: Aviation
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Safair Operations, operating as FlySafair has a vacancy for a Aircraft Records Administrator at our Head Office in Johannesburg. The successful applicant will report to the Maintenance Planning Manager.
Job Description
  • Administration of all new aircrafts and Major module records entering the FlySafair Fleet;
  • Administration of all Major modules and or Aircraft lease return records for those leaving the fleet as directed by the Specialist;
  • Update the MRO software and capture ATLR’s for ferry/test flight hours, landing, oil usage and complaints/defects;
  • Support with compiling lease return folders and digital delivery bibles;
  • File and scan hard copy paperwork as required;
  • Assist with maintaining an orderly document storage area in line with standards, procedures and regulations;
  • Identify all discrepancies on ATLRs and missing log pages and communicate with relevant stakeholders to obtain correct records;
  • Identify and communicate Hour and Cycle differences between MRO system and ATLRs;
  • Update all part changes/movements on ATLRs for Inducting aircraft;
  • Verify and file certificates against "on condition" and "hard time" as required;
  • Distribute documents as requested by departments;
  • Assist with capturing work packs if required;
  • Maintain knowledge of relevant regulations, policies and guidelines;
  • 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.
Job Requirements
  • Grade 12 or equivalent;
  • Certificate/Diploma in administration or related qualification (Advantageous);
  • 5-8 years of experience in aircraft records control and systems in a mid-size organisations (Essential);
  • Experience working with aircraft documentation and the requirements thereof (Essential);
  • Experience working with a technical maintenance system (Advantageous);
  • Willing to work overtime;
  • Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word);
  • Knowledge of aviation records management (Essential);
  • Basic financial awareness;
  • Communication skills;
  • Planning and organising skills;
  • Interpersonal skills.

Personal Attributes:

  • Professional;
  • Strong integrity and ethical;
  • Compliance driven;
  • Good stress management;
  • Assertive;
  • Detailed orientated;
  • Immaculate timekeeping;
  • Able to work independently and in a team.

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: 31 October 2025