Junior Aviation Technician; Avionics

Overview

Conduct routine inspections, fault finding, and maintenance on avionics systems to ensure airworthiness and safety. Adhere to maintenance procedures, safety standards, and SACAA requirements. All activities must be properly recorded and signed off as required.

• Conduct routine inspections on various avionics systems on the aircraft
• Conduct fault finding and rectify based on the fault
• Perform weekly service checks
• Perform thorough daily inspections of the aircraft to identify any potential issues or defects
• Conduct necessary maintenance tasks to ensure the airworthiness of the aircraft
• Adhere to established maintenance procedures and safety standards
• All activities must be properly recorded and signed off as per SACAA requirements ensuring that all the required legal aspects are complied with
• Health and Safety requirements must always be complied with to ensure Personal and other Personnel Safety, Fire and Accident/Incident preventions
• Ensure that the work area, equipment, and tooling are properly maintained and safe prior to starting any job to prevent accidents or incidents to aircraft and staff
• Apply analytical thinking and troubleshooting techniques to identify root causes and implement effective solutions
• Communicate clearly and professionally to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of maintenance tasks

• Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential)
• Trade Test Certificate (Avionics-related, e.g., Avionician, Aircraft Instrument Mechanic, Aircraft Electrician, or Aircraft Radio Technician — SACAA recognised) (Essential)
• 0-2 years’ experience in Aviation Maintenance post Apprenticeship (Essential)
• Previous exposure to B737-800/-8(MAX) avionics systems (Advantageous)
• Previous Line Maintenance exposure (Advantageous)
• Must be willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays, including overtime when required
• Must be available and willing to travel locally/internationally at short notice
• Valid South-African passport and driver's licence
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Sound understanding of technical aircraft publications and documentation

• Professional
• High integrity
• Self-disciplined
• Immaculate time keeping
• Ethical
• Reliable and dependable
• Analytical thinking
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent time-keeping
• Able to follow instructions as per work instructions
• Detail oriented

• 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

• Fly Safair reserves the right not to proceed with this vacancy or to appoint the selected candidates based on its operational requirements
• Closing Date: 05 February 2026

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