Maintenance Planner at FlySafair

Safair Operations, operating as FlySafair, has a vacancy for a Maintenance Planner at our Head Office in Bonaero Park.  The successful application will report to the Manager: Planning & Records. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Compiling work packs for the Safair fleet – planning for the next check due, making sure that production planning and stores is aware of any special trades, components are needed for checks;
• Ensure that all tasks on the aircraft do not exceed their limits;
• Ensure that components do not exceed their limit;
• Component movements – removal and installation of all components that have been carried out on aircraft during C check or on ATLR’s;
• ADHOC capturing duties, ATLR’s/work packages;
• Close work packs after production planning captured the time and work performed;
• Issuing Release to Service and Certificates relating to maintenance documents on check closure;
• Create work packs for engines in hanger;
• Updating SACAA logbooks;
• Open new logbooks for engines, APU and new aircraft;
• SACAA Audits Preps;
• Monitoring short and long term check forecast for allocated aircrafts;
• ADHOC assistance with Lessor inspections;
• Keep track Life limited parts and Hard time components.
• Ensure all regulatory requirements are met on time.
• Any other special project as and when required.
• Must be open to work overtime if required.

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Grade 12;
• Technical diploma or 5+ years Aircraft planning experience;
• Aircraft Qualification would be an advantage: Mechanical or Avionic;
• Computer literate; knowledge of SAM would be an advantage;
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for aircraft records and planning;
• Must have good knowledge of aircraft documentation, i.e. MPD, Logbooks, and Certifications etc.;
• Previous experience on B737 Aircraft;
• Proficient in English (written and spoken) and ableto liaise effectively at all levels.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: 

• Act with integrity and professionalism;
• Strong ability to work both as part of a team and as an individual;
• Must be able to perform under pressure;
• Good Timekeeping;
• Able to work independently and self-motivated;
• Organized, systematic and detail orientated;
• Good interpersonal communication skills