Job Ref #: AIRCASSIS_MECH_HM
Industry: Aviation
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Safair Operations, operating as FlySafair has a vacancy for a Semi Skilled Aircraft Assistant at our Head Office in Bonearo Park. The successful applicant will report to the Heavy Maintenance Manager.
Job Description
- Assist Mechanical Technicians with scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance;
- Assist with the stripping and reassembly of aircraft interior / cargo compartments;
- Remove and reinstall cargo liners, floor panels, insulation blankets and interior panels under supervision;
- Assist with aircraft component removal and installation as directed;
- Assist with opening and closing aircraft access panels;
- Prepare aircraft and work areas before maintenance activities;
- Assist with cleaning aircraft structures, components and work areas;
- Assist with movement of aircraft components, tooling and equipment;
- Retrieve and return tooling, materials and consumables as required;
- Support with aircraft inspections by providing access and support to technicians;
- Maintain good housekeeping standards within the hangar and work areas;
- Ensure tooling and equipment are cleaned and returned after use;
- Comply with all company procedures, OEM maintenance data and SACAA regulations;
- Wear and correctly use the required personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with company safety procedures;
- Report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment or hazards immediately;
- Support other Heavy Maintenance sections when operationally required;
- Carry out any other reasonable duties as instructed by management.
Job Requirements
- Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
- Minimum 1 year of experience working within an aviation maintenance environment with hands-on exposure to aircraft maintenance (Essential);
- Experience assisting with aircraft maintenance activities (Advantageous);
- Experience with aircraft interior removal and installation (Advantageous);
- Must be physically fit to work in an aircraft maintenance environment;
- Must be available to work shifts, weekends and public holidays when operationally required;
- Must be prepared to work overtime when required;
- Must be willing to work in confined spaces and at heights;
- Basic knowledge of aircraft maintenance practices;
- Basic understanding of aircraft safety requirements;
- Knowledge of aircraft hand tools and workshop equipment;
- Understanding of aircraft maintenance environments;
- Basic understanding of aircraft interior and cargo compartment components;
- Basic knowledge of housekeeping and FOD control;
- Good mechanical aptitude;
- Ability to follow instructions accurately;
- Good communication skills;
- Good teamwork skills;
- Good organisational skills;
- Ability to perform physically demanding work;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Basic problem-solving ability.
Personal Attributes:
- Professional at all times;
- Reliable and dependable;
- Strong safety mindset;
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn;
- High attention to detail;
- Honest and trustworthy;
- Strong work ethic;
- Flexible and adaptable.
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: 02 October 2026