Semi Skilled Aircraft Assistant
Overview
Assist Mechanical Technicians with scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance; Assist with the stripping and reassembly of aircraft interior / cargo compartments; Remove and reinstall cargo liners, floor panels, insulation blankets and interior panels under supervision; Assist with aircraft component removal and installation as directed; Assist with opening and closing aircraft access panels; Prepare aircraft and work areas before maintenance activities; Assist with cleaning aircraft structures, components and work areas; Assist with movement of aircraft components, tooling and equipment; Retrieve and return tooling, materials and consumables as required; Support with aircraft inspections by providing access and support to technicians; Maintain good housekeeping standards within the hangar and work areas; Ensure tooling and equipment are cleaned and returned after use; Comply with all company procedures, OEM maintenance data and SACAA regulations; Wear and correctly use the required personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with company safety procedures; Report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment or hazards immediately; Support other Heavy Maintenance sections when operationally required; Carry out any other reasonable duties as instructed by management.
Requirements
- Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential)
- Minimum 1 year of experience working within an aviation maintenance environment with hands-on exposure to aircraft maintenance (Essential)
- Must be physically fit to work in an aircraft maintenance environment
- Must be available to work shifts, weekends and public holidays when operationally required
- Must be prepared to work overtime when required
- Must be willing to work in confined spaces and at heights
- Basic knowledge of aircraft maintenance practices
- Basic understanding of aircraft safety requirements
- Knowledge of aircraft hand tools and workshop equipment
- Understanding of aircraft maintenance environments
- Basic understanding of aircraft interior and cargo compartment components
- Basic knowledge of housekeeping and FOD control
- Good mechanical aptitude
- Ability to follow instructions accurately
- Good communication skills
- Good teamwork skills
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to perform physically demanding work
- Ability to work under pressure
- Basic problem-solving ability
Responsibilities
- Assist Mechanical Technicians with scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance
- Assist with the stripping and reassembly of aircraft interior / cargo compartments
- Remove and reinstall cargo liners, floor panels, insulation blankets and interior panels under supervision
- Assist with aircraft component removal and installation as directed
- Assist with opening and closing aircraft access panels
- Prepare aircraft and work areas before maintenance activities
- Assist with cleaning aircraft structures, components and work areas
- Assist with movement of aircraft components, tooling and equipment
- Retrieve and return tooling, materials and consumables as required
- Support with aircraft inspections by providing access and support to technicians
- Maintain good housekeeping standards within the hangar and work areas
- Ensure tooling and equipment are cleaned and returned after use
- Comply with all company procedures, OEM maintenance data and SACAA regulations
- Wear and correctly use the required personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with company safety procedures
- Report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment or hazards immediately
- Support other Heavy Maintenance sections when operationally required
- Carry out any other reasonable duties as instructed by management
How to apply
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