Aircraft Fleet Specialist at FlySafair

Description


Coordinate and provide technical oversight to delivery and redelivery teams for incoming aircraft and engines, ensuring all activities are executed in accordance with approved work scopes, contractual requirements, and prescribed work instructions;
Prepare and present structured project progress reports, highlighting milestones achieved, risks identified, budget status, and key dependencies to relevant stakeholders;
Coordinate physical inspection of Aircraft or Major Module and records review as required by lessors or buyers;
Perform due diligence audit on aircraft records when requested by lessors or buyers;
Check if maintenance of the aircraft was done in accordance with the technical requirements of the contractual agreements;
Proactively communicate with technical staff and suppliers to ensuring adherence to contractual agreements, regulatory requirements, and project deadlines;
Inform and update the Asset Management team of planned and unplanned maintenance requirements;
Perform incoming and outgoing inspections of the Major Modules as per work instructions;
Perform oversight over technicians assigned to a project;
Act as liaison between the technical team and the Asset Management team;
Maintain positive relationships with customers and staff to foster meaningful interactions;
Provide assistance and support to team members and maintain positive relationships with team members to assist with achieving team and organisational goals.


Requirements


Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
Tertiary qualification in Mechanics/ Avionics or related field (Advantageous);
5 years' experience in a Maintenance Planning, or Technical role in Aviation (Essential);
Experience in B737 aircraft type and aircraft records, aviation regulation, aviation quality standards and aircraft lease/engine contract administration (Advantageous);
Experience in CAMO control Systems/ Maintenance Systems (Advantageous);
Willing to work additional hours as and when required;
Willing to travel (Essential).