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Flysafair careers – Continued Airworthiness Specialist

Continued Airworthiness Specialist – FlySafair Careers

About the Program

FlySafair is seeking a qualified Continued Airworthiness Specialist to support the organisation’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of aircraft safety and regulatory compliance. The role focuses on ensuring that all aircraft components, maintenance procedures, and documentation meet approved aviation standards and airworthiness regulations.

Job Description

The Continued Airworthiness Specialist is responsible for monitoring aircraft maintenance processes and ensuring compliance with approved aviation standards, procedures, and safety regulations. Key responsibilities include:

• Review work packs before they are issued to the Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) to ensure alignment with the aircraft status report of due items and tasks according to SAM requirements.
• Ensure that no defective or unairworthy parts are installed on any FlySafair aircraft before they are released to service.
• Inspect and accept all incoming materials, including new parts, supplies, and repaired components from contracted service providers.
• Perform detailed technical inspections of aircraft, aircraft systems, components, and parts.
• Ensure correct tagging, identification, and traceability of all aircraft parts.
• Conduct safety and quality inspections of maintenance equipment and tooling, including the calibration of precision testing equipment as required by maintenance manuals.
• Carry out in-progress inspections during maintenance, repair, modification, overhaul, or rework activities and provide final inspection approval where required.
• Monitor maintenance procedures, job progress, and documentation to ensure compliance with approved data, regulatory requirements, and established maintenance practices.
• Verify that all incoming parts include the required certification and approved documentation.
• Conduct routine aircraft ramp inspections to maintain operational safety standards.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the aircraft documentation library.
• Ensure that all completed maintenance work follows proper procedures before aircraft are released to service.
• Complete and verify all required inspection records, reports, and maintenance documentation prior to authorised release.
• Maintain organised files for completed work orders, inspection forms, and maintenance records.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with maintenance procedures and airworthiness regulations.
• Record discrepancies, identify defects, and submit reports for unairworthy conditions according to FlySafair procedures.

Job Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification (Essential).
• Trade Certificate as an Aircraft Technician (Essential).
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence (AME) with B737-400 and B737-800 ratings (Essential).
• Relevant Diploma or Degree (NQF Level 6/7) (Advantageous).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Essential).
• At least 1 year of direct experience working with the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) (Essential).
• Strong knowledge of aircraft maintenance practices and aviation regulations.
• Familiarity with South African Civil Aviation regulations and technical standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Personal Attributes

• Professional and highly responsible.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• High ethical standards with strong integrity and confidentiality.
• Objective and impartial in decision-making.
• Excellent time management and punctuality.
• Positive and proactive approach to responsibilities.
• Adaptable and flexible in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Effective problem-solving ability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced operational environment.

Application Guideline

• Email applications will not be accepted.
• Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups.
• If no feedback is received within two (2) weeks after the closing date, please consider the application unsuccessful.

FlySafair Reserves the Right

• Not to proceed with this vacancy.
• Appoint suitable candidates based on operational requirements.

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