Job Ref #: FOR_JNBHM1
Industry: Aviation
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1

Job Description

• Oversee day-to-day Heavy Maintenance execution within the assigned operational scope, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, quality and effective supervision, and on-time delivery, in close coordination with the Avionics Foreman;
• Support execution of the Heavy Maintenance plan through correct task sequencing, daily priority setting, manpower allocation, and progress control to support planned milestones;
• Coordinate and supervise Heavy Maintenance crews and Crew Chiefs, assigning tasks based on skill level, certification, and operational urgency, and monitoring progress to ensure effective and safe task completion;
• Coordinate maintenance induction and enabling works, ensuring aircraft access, staging, tooling, and readiness activities are completed to support planned milestones and on-time delivery;
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and troubleshooting support to maintenance personnel, ensuring tasks are performed correctly and in accordance with approved data, and escalate constraints or risks early with proposed mitigation actions;
• Ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance of all maintenance records and paperwork, including task cards, references, sign-offs, and associated documentation;
• Confirm and control all tooling and equipment requirements for Heavy Maintenance, ensuring availability, serviceability, calibration status (where applicable), and correct usage;
• Coordinate spares and material readiness with relevant stakeholders and escalate shortages or constraints promptly to prevent maintenance delays;
• Promote and enforce safe work practices, including PPE usage, and conduct toolbox talks or safety briefings as required to maintain a strong safety culture within Heavy Maintenance. Identify overtime requirements based on operational need and planned delivery, compile supporting motivation, and submit to management for approval;
• Monitor tooling, material constraints, and overtime utilisation, and provide input for operational reporting, cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives;
• Engage with stakeholders on operational matters and provide technical input where required;
• Build and maintain relationships with all suppliers/stakeholders;
• Participate in weekly and monthly meetings;
• Represent FlySafair and provide expert advice where required;
• Provide day-to-day supervision and coordination of team activities;
• Monitor team output and escalate performance concerns where required;
• Implement team goals aligned to departmental objectives;
• Ensure effective coordination of training, shift scheduling, and leave planning to maintain operational continuity;
• Provide input into the annual budget;
• Provide structured operational reporting to the Maintenance Control Centre and Management, including daily updates on aircraft status and operational activities;
• Compile and submit monthly reports on fleet status, personnel utilisation, and key operational challenges, with relevant insights to support effective decision-making.  

Job Requirements

• Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
• Mechanical Trade Test Certificate (Essential);
• Licensed AME with a SACAAA & C License on B737-800 (Essential);
• Licensed AME with a SACAA A & C License on B737-8 (MAX) (Advantageous);
• Minimum of 20 years' aviation experience, including at least 5 years of ground run experience on the CFM56-7B engine, as well as a minimum of 3 years' people management experience (Essential);
• Previous experience as an Aviation Technician on B737-800 mechanical systems (Essential);
• Previous experience as an Aviation Technician on B737-8 (MAX) mechanical systems (Advantageous);
• Previous experience in Full Ground Runs CFM56-LEAP (Advantageous);
• Must be available to work extended hours, including weekends and public holidays, as and when required;
• Must be prepared to avail yourself on short notice;
• Must be available and willing to travel at short notice, both locally and internationally;
• Valid South-African passport holder.  

Personal Attributes:

• Acts professionally at all times;
• Accountable, reliable and dependable;
• Positive attitude with a strong work ethic;
• Proactive approach towards the delivery of duties;
• Respects colleagues and promotes teamwork;
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Maintains high standards of discipline and immaculate timekeeping. 

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: 26 June 2026