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Flysafair careers – Technical Service Specialist

Technical Service Specialist

Company: FlySafair Careers

About the Role
The Technical Service Specialist is responsible for overseeing engine performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness across the fleet. This role plays a key part in ensuring airworthiness compliance, proactive maintenance planning, and data-driven decision-making to support safe and efficient operations.

Job Description
As a Technical Service Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Performing engine trend monitoring on CFM56 series engines.
• Managing leased engines to ensure compliance with airworthiness requirements, including ADs, SBs, and modification status.
• Planning module changes in alignment with operational and cost-efficiency objectives.
• Developing and managing repair schedules for owned and leased engines.
• Providing technical input to fault analysis and maintenance strategies for recurring defects and reliability issues.
• Ensuring maintenance effectiveness and line reliability of fleet engines.
• Conducting critical analysis of engine performance and drafting engineering orders for preventative maintenance.
• Managing and improving the cost-effectiveness of the engine program.
• Forecasting engine requirements to support technical, operational, and economic planning.

Job Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Licensed aviation professional.
• Minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience in the aviation industry, with a strong focus on CFM56 series engines.
• At least 5 years’ experience in aviation engineering with component knowledge and aircraft type experience on Safair-operated fleet types.
• Formal training and hands-on experience on CFM56 series engines.
• Willingness to work overtime when operationally required.
• Extensive knowledge of applicable aviation regulatory requirements.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft engine documentation and manufacturer technical data and manuals.
• Knowledge of or experience with MRO systems is advantageous.
• Previous experience in engine trend analysis is preferred.
• Borescope inspection experience is advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• Conscientious and quality-driven.
• Strong prioritisation skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Reliable and accountable.
• Professional in conduct and communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Logical and analytical thinker.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Consistent and reliable timekeeping.

Application Guidelines

• Email applications will not be accepted.
• Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups.
• If no feedback is received within two weeks from the closing date, please consider the application unsuccessful.
• FlySafair reserves the right not to proceed with the vacancy and to appoint candidates in line with operational requirements.

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