Job Ref #: PROD_CNRL_HM
Industry: Aviation
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1

Job Description

• Review the planning of all inspections carried out in the Heavy Maintenance hangars;
• Estimate the maintenance downtime for Heavy Maintenance checks;
• Control the costing of all checks;
• Ensure that work packs are correct;
• Verify the accuracy of man-hours in work packs (both estimated and actual) and determine the necessary manpower;
• Optimise labour resources to consistently achieve a productivity rate of 75%;
• Ensure that scheduled spares and tools for checks are correct and available on time;
• Ensure the continuous availability of critical spares for C-checks in conjunction with Material Planners;
• Provide detailed daily updates and charts on the progress of checks;
• Monitor critical paths and plan accordingly;
• Conduct Survey and postmortem meetings to continuously improve check processes;
• Recommend AMS adjustments when working with Engineering and Planning;
• Coordinate the availability of major modules with Production and Logistics. 

 

Job Requirements

• Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
• Aircraft trade (Advantageous);
• Must have 5 years' experience in aircraft production planning or maintenance environment (Essential);
• Must be willing to travel at short notice and extended period (Essential);
• Must be able to work shifts (Essential);
• Strong knowledge of SAM system;
• Thorough understanding of aviation regulations and safety standards;
• Thorough understanding of B737-800 Dimensions and areas;
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook);
• Good planning and organising skills;
• Good communication skills;
• Immaculate time keeping;
• Financial acumen.

Personal Attributes:

• Professional;
• High integrity;
• Reliable and dependable;
• Must be able to perform under pressure;
• Team player;
• Adaptable;
• Solutions driven.

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: 22 September 2026