Job Opportunities at FlySafair

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all daily operations related to compensation and benefits activities;
• Review processes, identify areas of improvement and recommend changes that will increase accuracy, consistency and efficiency;
• Carry out employee satisfaction surveys to measure service delivery;
• Design fair and attractive bonus programs;
• Evaluate how effective the benefit packages are in terms of employee satisfaction;
• Structure Remuneration packages in ways that will yield the highest value for the organisation;
• Ensure accurate salary bands are published annually;
• Evaluate and modify existing compensation and benefits programs (monetary and non-monetary) policies, and procedures;
• Keep track of prevailing pay rates and make sure that FlySafair offers competitive Remuneration plans;
• Loan/Advancement management;
• Accountable for the integrity of the data on the Human Resource management information system (SAGE);
• Create Remuneration packages and bonus programs that align with the company’s strategic plan;
• Manage the timeous and accurate processing of payroll in accordance with FlySafair’s policy, procedures and the applicable legislation;
• Conduct Payroll Compliance audits, monthly payroll recons and perform payroll sign-off duties;
• Ensure full optimisation of SAGE for all processes and reporting;
• Drive Incentive bonus payment processes and implement Annual salary increases;
• Oversee Employee Self Service (ESS), Benefits and Overtime processes;
• Ensure all Compensation and Benefits policies’ and procedures are updated and aligned to other processes;
• Drive the focus and performance of direct reports, ensuring the ultimate achievement of goals and objectives whilst cultivating positive team spirit and employee morale.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BSc in Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology or related field;
• 5- 10 years’ relevant experience of which 3 years’ should be in a management role;
• Experience as a Compensation and Benefits Manager or similar role (Desirable);
• Hands-on experience with SAGE or Payroll software;
• Experience with employee satisfaction surveys;
• Strong MS Excel skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Team management skills (Essential)
• Excellent negotiation skills and strong decision-making skills;
• Proactive and use of own initiative is vital to the role;
• Good knowledge of employee engagement;
• Good knowledge of Labour legislation. 

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engine Trend Monitoring CFM 56 series;
• Management of Engines that are leased to ensure Compliance, through Airworthiness criteria i.e. AD's SB's and or mod statuses;
• Plan for Module Changes to best suit the company;
• Repair Schedules for Engines owned or leased;
• Provide Technical input to Fault Analysis and Maintenance for problematic reoccurring defects and or problems;
• Ensure Maintenance and Line Reliability of the Fleet Engines;
• Provide critical analysis of Fleet Engines and drafting planning documents, i.e. Engineering Orders for preventative maintenance;
• Responsible for the cost effectiveness of the Engine Program;
• Engine Forecasting for Technical / Operational and Economical analysis.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 or Equivalent;
• Licenced;
• 10 years post-qualifying experience in the aviation industry particularly CFM 56 series;
• Minimum of 5 years in the Aviation Engineering Industry, component knowledge and aircraft type experience, specifically Safair Operated Aircraft Types series;
• Trained and experienced on CFM 56 series;
• Extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements;
• Knowledge of aircraft engine documentation, manufacturer-supplied data or manuals;
• Knowledge and/or experience with an MRO system (Advantageous);
• Willingness to work overtime when required;
• Previous Engine Trend Analysis (Preferred);
• Boro-scope experience (Advantageous);
• Exposure to CFM Site;
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook);
• Strong leadership skills;
• Organized, systematic and detail-orientated.

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RESPONSIBILITES:

• Responsible for flight tracking and monitoring;
• Monitor weather conditions along flight routes and at destination airports;
• Provide pilots with updates and advise on any potential weather-related hazards;
• Notify the relevant stakeholders of any diversion or irregular routing;
• Maintain communication with Flight deck crew inflight as and when required;
• Responsible for the driver schedule management;
• Assist the Flight Operations office when required;
• Communicate estimated time of arrival (ETA) to the relevant parties;
• Capture of flight movements on operational software;
• Assist in coordinating emergency response efforts and providing support to pilots and passengers as and when required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12;
• Basic Aviation Knowledge
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience;
• Understanding of airport operations;
• Understanding of how to read weather reports;
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (word, Excel, and Outlook);
• Fluent in English;
• Attention to detail;
• Time Management;
• Willing and able to work shifts;
• Willing to work weekends and Public Holidays;
• The ability to identify irregularities in an aircrafts planned movements.

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RESPONSIBILITES:

• Manage and authorise purchases and invoices for Passenger Services, Crew and Technical;
• Manage costs in respect of delay and missed connections;
• Motivate for any additional contracts relating to purchasing;
• Implement cost saving initiatives and manage external service provider relationships;
• Attend to common interest matters;
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures;
• Ensure adherence to relevant legislation (Air/Ground Safety, Labour);
• Achieve punctuality targets, On Time Performance;
• Ensure emergency plans are in place for the relevant station;
• Plan, organise and motivate for resources when required;
• Coordinate delay handling, in some severe cases he/she will be requested to present themselves to the airport;
• Coordinate regular audits to ensure service and safety standards are of the highest quality;
• Ensure a smooth and positive passenger experience;
• Promote customer service KPI as directed by Management and NPS;
• Ensure that the external service provider/s align their customer service standards with that of FlySafair's standards;
• Provide leadership to supervisors and staff;
• Ensure staff maintains effective communication channels;
• Ensure staff has the required training and skills;
• Manage the performance of staff;
• Manage unresolved staff queries/issues;
• Maintain correct staff levels;
• Initiate and manage the recruitment of staff in close co-operation with the company's HR Division;
• Manage staff scheduling and activity;
• Enforce housekeeping practices;
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations;
• Ensure compliance with the company code of conduct;
• Represent Safair Operations at the Airline Operators Committee (AOC) forum at various stations through third-party service providers;
• Represent Safair Operations at the Local Baggage/Pilferage Committee at various stations through third-party service providers;
• Represent Safair Operations at the Local Airport Security and Safety Committee at various stations through third-party service providers;
• Represent Safair Operations at the Local Bird and Wildlife Committee at various stations through third-party service providers.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12;
• Diploma/Degree in travel and tourism or aviation (Advantageous);
• Minimum of 10 years aviation experience, of which, 5 years must be management experience;
• Experience in the following areas:
• Baggage handling
• Passenger Handling
• Operations and Cargo Handling;
• Non-scheduled Operations;
• Experience in Commercial Ground Handling agreements;
• Experience working with IOSA and ISAGO audit requirements;
• Non-office hours may apply from time to time due to operational requirements;
• May be required to work weekends or extended hours due to delays etc.;
• Computer literate;
• Strong leadership skills;
• Planning, organizational and time management skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Problem-solving and decision-making capability resolving conflict;
• Strong relationship building;
• Ability to multitask.

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RESPONSIBILITES:

• Maintain detailed logs of tasks;
• Assist in daily operational activities and provide administrative support;
• Assist in ongoing projects and tasks;
• Conduct research upon request;
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures;
• Foster collaboration and support across teams.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have Matric;
• Must have relevant Diploma or Degree;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail;
• Seeking candidates with a strong analytical mind-set;
• Successful candidates will enter into a 12 months employment contract.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Integrity and dependability;
• Professional and committed;
• Customer service-oriented attitude;
• Strong sense of urgency;
• Attention to detail and accuracy in completing tasks;
• Proactive initiative taking;
• Passion for administrative duties and research;
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced and high-pressure environment;
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written);
• Immaculate timekeeping.

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RESPONSIBILITES:

• Manage the Mechanical Contractors on a monthly basis (Labour Requirements);
• Plan for sufficient personnel in SVM taking into account workload, leave and training requirements;
• Manage the Flying Technician rosters for the Regional stations;
• Initiate overtime for technicians when required to meet planned dates/AOG situations;
• Provide expert troubleshooting assistance on the aircrafts, and direct technicians to remedy the faults;
• Work with Engineering and Fault Analyses to minimise recurring defects;
• In collaboration with the Production Controller, manage the tasks schedule, A-Check forecasting and planning;
• Ensure quality is built in during A-Checks, both interior and exterior;
• Maintain consistency and adhere to compliance and quality standards;
• Effectively address minor defects during A-Checks to prevent them from escalating into major problems, thereby avoiding costly repairs and extensive downtime;
• Oversee and manage the daily workload for SVM;
• Oversee deferred and recurring defects;
• Conduct meticulous inspections during A-Checks to avert the emergence of more severe issues;
• Verify the efficiency of spares and tooling and approve them accordingly;
• Provide input into the shift roster;
• Ensure that the team adheres to strict safety protocols and regulatory requirements;
• Engage with all suppliers/stakeholders, including Flight Operations, etc. (Regional);
• Build and maintain relationships with all suppliers/stakeholders across all stations where applicable (Regional and domestic);
• Oversee the team and report on the team is performance;
• Provide overall guidance to the team;
• Set team goals in order to meet the overall business need;
• Oversee that the recurrent training, on the job training, and the mentoring of the technicians are being conducted effectively;
• Provide input into the annual budget;
• Provide daily feedback to Maintenance Control Centre and to Management regarding aircraft status.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 or equivalent;
• AME License B737/400/800 (essential) & experience on B737 / 400 / 800;
• Minimum of 20 years’ Aviation Experience;
• 5 years Managerial or Supervisory role experience (Essential);
• 5 years’ experience in Full Ground Runs CFM56-3C1/7B (Essential);
• Must have strong technical expertise in aircraft maintenance procedures and troubleshooting;
• Must be available to work extended hours, including weekends, as and when required;
• Must be prepared to avail yourself on short notice;
• Must be prepared to travel regionally, domestically and internationally.

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RESPONSIBILITES:

• Manage the Mechanical Contractors on a monthly basis (Labour Requirements);
• Manage that there are sufficient personnel in Flight line, Domestic all line stations;
• Initiate overtime for technicians when required to meet planned dates/AOG situations;
• Provide expert troubleshooting assistance on the aircrafts, and direct technicians to remedy the faults;
• In collaboration with the Production Controller, manage the tasks schedule, A-Check forecasting and planning;
• Perform routine and non-routine inspections and maintenance on aircraft to ensure they meet the highest safety and operational standards;
• Ensure quality is built in on Pre-Flight, Post Flight and Transit inspections performed;
• Ensure quick turnarounds and efficient inspections, reduce aircraft downtime, keeping the fleet operational and on schedule;
• Ensure On Time Performance is measured, managed and improved;
• Oversee and manage the daily Flight line stations;
• Oversee deferred and recurring defects at all Flight line stations;
• Verify the efficiency of spares and tooling at each Station and adjust as movements change;
• Ensure systems are in place to provide information to technicians on the line in real-time;
• Provide input into the shift roster;
• Ensure that the team adheres to strict safety protocols and regulatory requirements to ensure the airworthiness of the aircraft and the safety of passengers and crew;
• Engage with all suppliers/stakeholders, including Flight Operations, etc. (Regional);
• Build and maintain relationships with all suppliers/stakeholders across all stations where applicable (Regional and domestic);
• Oversee the team and report on the team is performance;
• Provide overall guidance to the team;
• Set team goals in order to meet the overall business need;
• Oversee that the recurrent training, on the job training, and the mentoring of the technicians are being conducted effectively;
• Provide input into the annual budget;
• Provide daily feedback to Maintenance Control Centre and to Management regarding aircraft status;
• Provide monthly reports on the status of the aircraft fleet;
• Provide monthly feedback to management regarding personnel challenges.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 or equivalent;
• AME License B737/400/800 (essential) & experience on B737 / 400 / 800;
• Minimum of 20 years’ Aviation Experience;
• 5 years Managerial or Supervisory role experience (Essential);
• 5 years’ experience in Full Ground Runs CFM56-3C1/7B (Essential);
• Must have strong technical expertise in aircraft maintenance procedures and troubleshooting;
• Must be available to work extended hours, including weekends, as and when required;
• Must be prepared to avail yourself on short notice;
• Must be prepared to travel regionally, domestically and internationally.