FLYSAFAIR IS HIRING FOR AN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME

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.

Job Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent (Essential);
• Completed recognized theoretical Aviation Training course/qualification (Mechanical/ Avionics) (Essential);
• Basic proficiency of Microsoft Office;
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and on public holidays.

Personal Attributes:

• Good communication skills (verbal and written);
• Able to operate under pressure;
• Good time-management skills;
• Act with integrity and professionalism;
• Following instructions & procedures;
• Ability to function within a team/project-based environment;
• Self-motivated.

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: 25 August 2025