Aircraft Fleet Projects Specialist
FlySafair
2026/07/03   JHB


Job Ref #: AFSO0002
Industry: Aviation
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Safair Operations, operating as FlySafair has a vacancy for an Aircraft Fleet Projects Specialist at our Head Office. The successful applicant will report to the Senior Aircraft Fleet Specialist.
Job Description
  • Coordinate physical inspections of aircraft, engines, major modules, and technical records as required by lessors, buyers, and contractual agreements;
  • Perform due diligence audits and technical reviews of aircraft records to verify compliance with contractual, regulatory, and airworthiness requirements; 
  • Verify that maintenance activities have been performed in accordance with approved maintenance programmes, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements; 
  • Conduct incoming and outgoing inspections of aircraft (locally and internationally), engines, and major modules in accordance with approved work instructions; 
  • Conduct aircraft physical inspections both locally and internationally to determine suitability for the fleet; 
  • Co-ordinate manpower and skill requirements for production and records; 
  • Provide oversight of maintenance activities performed during delivery and redelivery projects to ensure quality, efficiency, and compliance with approved standards;
  • Provide technical guidance and support relating to fault finding, troubleshooting, and rectification activities; 
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance relating to the applicable aircraft type and associated systems; 
  • Ensure spares available on time, correctly certificated and at correct location; 
  • Ensure modification work packs are available and approved; 
  • Ensure applicable airworthiness authority requirements are met; 
  • Oversee and coordinate aircraft and engine delivery and redelivery projects, ensuring all project milestones, timelines, deliverables, and contractual obligations are achieved; 
  • Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, resource requirements, and implementation timelines for assigned projects; 
  • Prepare and present project progress reports, highlighting milestones, risks, constraints, and dependencies to relevant stakeholders; 
  • Provide day-to-day oversight and direction to technicians and other personnel assigned to delivery and redelivery projects;
  • Set team objectives and performance expectations aligned to project and business requirements. Motivate, organise, and coordinate team activities to ensure productivity and effective project execution;
  • Identify and remove operational barriers impacting project delivery, quality, or efficiency;
  • Support team members in resolving technical and operational challenges;  
  • Coordinate with internal departments, suppliers, lessors, buyers, and service providers to ensure project requirements and deadlines are achieved;
  • Coordinate the availability of materials, components, tooling, equipment, and inventory required to support project execution; 
  • Inform and update the Asset Management team regarding planned and unplanned maintenance activities affecting aircraft deliveries and redeliveries;
  • Act as the primary liaison between Technical Operations and Asset Management to ensure alignment of project objectives and requirements.
Job Requirements
  • Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
  • Licensed AME with a SACAA A & C License on B737/800 (Essential); 
  • Minimum of 10 years' relevant experience (Essential);
  • Previous experience working on B737/800 (Essential);  
  • OJT experience (Essential); 
  • Previous people management experience (Essential); 
  • Project Management experience (Essential); 
  • Sound knowledge of principles, practices and experience in Aircraft Maintenance;
  • Knowledge of aircraft records, aviation regulations, aviation quality standards and aircraft lease/engine contract administration; 
  • Knowledge of relevant sections of SACAA/2Reg/FAA/EASA regulations;
  • Must be available and willing to travel internationally at short notice; 
  • Must have a valid passport;
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook, Powerpoint); 
  • Detailed and able to work under pressure; 
  • Immaculate time keeping; 
  • Leadership skills; 
  • Good troubleshooting skills; 
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills; 
  • Strong planning and organisational skills; 
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

Personal Attributes: 

  • Professional;
  • High integrity;
  • Self-discipline;
  • Ethical;
  • Reliable and dependable;
  • Proactive self-starter capable to function on his/her own without any supervision;
  • Committed to delivering quality work;
  • Must be approachable;
  • Motivator of people.

Application Guideline:

  • External email applications will be not 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: 10 July 2026