Job Reference Number:AVIATION APPRENTICE_01
Department:SVM & Flight Line
Business Unit:
Industry:Aviation
Job Type:Permanent
Positions Available:8
Salary:Market Related
Safair Operations, operating as FlySafair has a vacancy for an Apprenticeship (Mechanical/ Avionics) at our Head Office. The Apprenticeship is a 24 month programme which aims to nurture young Mechanical/ Avionic engineering talent that exists in our labour market. The chosen candidates will be provided with an opportunity to gain On-the-job training within the working world of FlySafair.
Job Description
- Will continuously be mentored by a Mechanical/Avionics Technician with variety of duties on various aircraft models involving diagnosis of malfunctions and require disassembly or adjustments of various aircraft Electrical systems to prepare aircraft for flight;
- Must possess a good understanding of Equipment/Tooling/Test equipment and variety of other hand tools to assist the Mechanical/ Avionics Technician with repairing or modifying systems or assemblies;
- Be made aware Flight Line, Short Visit Maintenance and Heavy Maintenance services activities;
- Be part of watch and meet aircraft on taxi ramp and hangar locations including Fueling and De-fueling aircraft;
- Will be introduced and be required to participate in the documentation and their completion;
- Will be trained to position and operate ground power and other aircraft service units;
- Maintain service equipment and monitor transportation of Company vehicles condition;
- Will be trained in accordance with established safety practices including proper use of PPE, maintain a neat and orderly work area.