Job Purpose<\/p>\n
\tSenior License Technician will certify all maintenance work and defect rectification performed by him and work performed by uncertified staff.
\n\tPerform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks which require self-inspection, servicing repairs, overhaul, testing, trouble shooting and modifications and certify tasks completed by him or uncertified team members.<\/p>\n
Principal Accountabilities<\/p>\n
\tService, inspect, certify and release as authorized repairs, overhauls, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting and modification to aircraft components in accordance with regulatory authority requirements.
\n\tOperate support and specialized test equipment and ensure correct and serviceable tooling is obtained and utilized to perform overhaul\/maintenance of components as per approved documentation and make recommendations for special tooling.
\n\tInspection of parts\/components as per applicable regulatory authority requirements and institute corrective actions as required.
\n\tPerform incoming inspections, preliminary inspections and create work packs, CM work scopes for components and parts.
\n\tAssist in archiving completed work packs, be able to locate and retrieve work packs from archives.
\n\tPlan and process parts and moving spares between workshops when required.
\n\tComply with Work Instruction Manual.
\n\tPerform all reasonable tasks requested by the Production Leader
\n\tFeedback to Production Leader on technical discrepancies and daily progress activities to ensure that productivity and safety standards are maintained.
\n\tOptimize and improve utilization of equipment and time.
\n\tEnsure that all tasks performed are signed and stamped and all relevant documentation is completed and compliant.
\n\tAttend meetings\/training\/workshops as requested i.e. production meetings, safety meetings, green area meetings etc.
\n\tProvide technical assistance in other areas.
\n\tEnsure a safe working environment for staff in the work areas
\n\tAssist in the returning of tooling equipment to stores and clean work area on completion of shift.
\n\tControl calibrated tooling and equipment within work area and store to prevent tooling equipment reaching expiry dates.
\n\tControl shelf-life material within workshop store and workshop
\n\tBe able to GT\/3 parts and materials as required.
\n\tBe able to pick slip tooling and material, issuing and returning tools with AMOS and collecting spares from stores.
\n\tProvide guidance and on the job training to certified and uncertified personnel
\n\tMonitor standards of contract work outsourced to Vendors
\n\tCarry out dual inspections
\n\tRetrieve overhaul manual information and authorizing of spares required<\/p>\n
Qualifications & Experience
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tGrade 12 or equivalent
\n\tPassed an pplicable Aviation Apprenticeship and Trade test.
\n\tMust hold current AME license
\n\tHold Full Shop Certification – Essential (any two combinations of the following aircraft – B737-300\/400\/500, B737-800 New Generation,600\/700\/900, A319\/320\/321, A330, 200\/300, A340,200\/300\/600, A330-200\/300
\n\tAny other aircraft types advantageous – B777\/787\/A350\/A380
\n\tHave 4 years or more maintenance experience \u2013 excluding apprenticeship training, of which 12 months must be in a HUB & SVM\/Projects\/Line & Base environment
\n\tComputer literate (AMOS)
\n\tHave a valid Code B driver\u2019s license<\/p>\n
Knowledge and Skills<\/p>\n
\tComprehensive knowledge of Regulatory requirements. SACAA, EASA and FAA.
\n\tCommunication skills (verbal and written)
\n\tBe a team player
\n\tHave interpersonal skills<\/p>\n
Attributes<\/p>\n
\tDemonstrate the SAA values: Customer Focus; Accountability; Integrity; Safety; Excellence In Performance; Valuing Our People
\n\tAttention to details
\n\tPride in own workmanship
\n\tBe prepared to work extended hours
\n\tAnalytical Thinking
\n\tConceptual Thinking
\n\tInformation Seeking
\n\tAchievement Orientation
\n\tInitiative
\n\tOrganisational Awareness
\n\tImpact and Influence
\n\tTeamwork and Cooperation
\n\tCustomer Service Orientation
\n\tIntegrity<\/p>\n
Closing Date\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0
\n2026\/03\/16<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n
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