Aircraft Assistant

• Assist Mechanical Technicians with scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance;
• Assist with the stripping and reassembly of aircraft interior / cargo compartments;
• Remove and reinstall cargo liners, floor panels, insulation blankets and interior panels under supervision;
• Assist with aircraft component removal and installation as directed;
• Assist with opening and closing aircraft access panels;
• Prepare aircraft and work areas before maintenance activities;
• Assist with cleaning aircraft structures, components and work areas;
• Assist with movement of aircraft components, tooling and equipment;
• Retrieve and return tooling, materials and consumables as required;
• Support with aircraft inspections by providing access and support to technicians;
• Maintain good housekeeping standards within the hangar and work areas;
• Ensure tooling and equipment are cleaned and returned after use;
• Comply with all company procedures, OEM maintenance data and SACAA regulations;
• Wear and correctly use the required personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with company safety procedures;
• Report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment or hazards immediately;
• Support other Heavy Maintenance sections when operationally required;
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as instructed by management.
• Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
• Minimum 1 year of experience working within an aviation maintenance environment with hands-on exposure to aircraft maintenance (Essential);
• Experience assisting with aircraft maintenance activities (Advantageous);
• Experience with aircraft interior removal and installation (Advantageous);
• Must be physically fit to work in an aircraft maintenance environment;
• Must be available to work shifts, weekends and public holidays when operationally required;
• Must be prepared to work overtime when required;
• Must be willing to work in confined spaces and at heights;
• Basic knowledge of aircraft maintenance practices;
• Basic understanding of aircraft safety requirements;
• Knowledge of aircraft hand tools and workshop equipment;
• Understanding of aircraft maintenance environments;
• Basic understanding of aircraft interior and cargo compartment components;
• Basic knowledge of housekeeping and FOD control;
• Good mechanical aptitude;
• Ability to follow instructions accurately;
• Good communication skills;
• Good teamwork skills;
• Good organisational skills;
• Ability to perform physically demanding work;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Basic problem-solving ability.

Personal Attributes

• Professional at all times;
• Reliable and dependable;
• Strong safety mindset;
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn;
• High attention to detail;
• Honest and trustworthy;
• Strong work ethic;
• Flexible and adaptable.

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: 06 October 2026 #MC