Requirements for Flight Attendant Applicants 

• The minimum education requirement is a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent.
• A minimum pass in English on the Higher-Grade D or Standard Grade C.
• A valid CAA Flight Attendant License will be advantageous.
• Must have reliable transport.
• Must be medically fit.
• Are able to work on her own and without supervision.
• Are physically fit,
• Are well groomed.
• Have weight proportional to height, minimum of 1.55m and not taller than 1.73m
• Have a caring disposition and good communication skills in English.
• Are able to undergo an extremely intensive training programme of approximately six weeks, a series of assessments, interviews.
• Shall undergo a security check, a medical examination, psychometric and psychological evaluation.
• Have the ability to swim.
• Are South African nationals and holders of valid South African identity documents.
• Reside within a reasonable distance of the airport.
• Will attend training as and when required to do so.

REPORTS TO: FAULT ANALYSIS AND RELIABILITY ENGINEER
DIVISION:TECHNICAL SUPPORT – FLEET SUPPORT – CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS DEPARTMENT
LOCATION: SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS TECHNICAL, JONES ROAD, HANGAR 2, O R TAMBO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, JOHANNESBURG

PURPOSE

To analyse airframe and component reliability data and identify negative trends against benchmark standards as well as conducting fault analysis on aircraft, aircraft systems and components.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

1. The minimum education requirement is a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent.
2. Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with a minimum tertiary qualification at National N Diploma level (NTC6) or a holder of a BSC Engineering Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or Aeronautical Engineering.
3. At least 5 years of experience as a qualified Aircraft Maintenance Engineer or post-graduate BSC Engineer.
4. Must be a ‘systems thinker’ who can analyse and interpret the workings of aircraft systems from technical information such as AMM text, schematic diagrams and electrical circuit diagrams.
5. Must have sufficient technical knowledge, experience and technical literacy to communicate in a productive capacity with AME’s, technical support representatives, component shop technicians and aircrew on reliability issues.
6. Advanced knowledge of MS Excel (or an equivalent database system) is essential as well as proficiency in MS Word and MS Access and MS PowerPoint (or equivalent software products).
7. Will attend training as and when required to do so.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Accountable for all recommendations, diagnoses and analyses made to the Fault Analysis and Reliability Engineer.
2. The employee shall be accountable for ensuring operations are conducted in accordance with applicable regulations and standards of the Operator and within the confines of the AOC and relevant operational specifications.
3. Responsible for the OHS in their area of responsibility and accountability reporting into this role.
4. Accountable for the management of safety risks and security threats to aircraft operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Make recommendations to the Fault Analysis and Reliability (FAR) Engineer for the initiation of component warranty claims where applicable.
2. Make recommendations to the FAR Engineer on the technical performance of component repair shops used by Airlink for the inspection / repair / upgrade of components, including both in-house and external shops.
3. Participate in fault diagnosis, analysis and resolution of complex or ongoing defects within the Airlink aircraft fleet, or for aircraft subject to third party maintenance contracts.
4. Compile databases and reports with regard to various metrics on aircraft, system and component failures and identify problematic ATA chapters.
5. Identify problematic components with MTBUR / MTBF which are deemed to be unacceptable as per agreed benchmark standards.
6. Identify ‘rogue’ serial numbers within Airlink’s rotable component stocks and seek exchange or replacement components where necessary.
7. Identify and evaluate problem areas with regards to technical flight delays and flight cancellations, considering both engineering and logistical requirements.
8. Assist the FAR Engineer in managing the company reliability information database, including the compilation and aggregation of all associated weekly or monthly reports.
9. Assist the FAR Engineer in producing Reliability Reports as and when required.
10. Stand as a member of the cross-functional Fault Analysis Team whose purpose is to reduce time duration, costs and number of maintenance actions associated with complex or repetitive aircraft technical faults within the Airlink fleet, or for aircraft subject to third party maintenance contracts.
11. Act as successor to the FAR Engineer in his/her absence.
12. Be willing to work flexi -hours as required by the dynamic airline environment.
13. Responsibilities must be carried out in accordance with Company Standards as laid out in the manuals of procedure, and Occupational Health and Safety Standards.
14. Will assist with any additional tasks within the context of the job description.

HOW TO APPLY?
CV FOR THE ATTENTION OF: NAVANIA GOUNDEN
 

ONLY REFERENCE NUMBER TO BE QUOTED AS SUBJECT: REJ-TS-FS-CA-0120
 

APPLICATIONS TO BE EMAILED TO: recruitment3@flyairlink.com

IF YOU ARE AN INTERNAL APPLICANT PLEASE STATE SO IN YOUR EMAIL
APPLICATIONS TO BE SUBMITTED BY NO LATER THAN: TUESDAY, 21 JANUARY 2020

PLEASE TAKE NOTE:
PERMANENT EMPLOYEES OF THE SA AIRLINK GROUP OF COMPANIES WILL BE
CONSIDERED IN THE FIRST INSTANCE THEREAFTER EXTERNAL APPLICANTS WILL BE
CONSIDERED.

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NOT BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE CLOSING DATE CAN ASSUME THAT
THEY WERE NOT SHORT LISTED FOR AN INTERVIEW AND ARE HEREBY THANKED FOR
THEIR APPLICATION.