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Apprenticeship (Mechanical / Avionics) x8 posts at Safair for unemployed graduates (Aviation Training course/qualification (Mechanical/ Avionics)

Apprenticeship (Mechanical / Avionics)

FlySafair   JHB

Job Reference Number: AVIATION APPRENTICE_01

Department: SVM & Flight Line

Business Unit:

Industry: Aviation

Job Type: Permanent

Positions Available: 8

Salary: Market Related


Safair Operations, operating as FlySafair has a vacancy for an Apprenticeship (Mechanical/ Avionics) at our Head Office. The Apprenticeship is a 24 month programme which aims to nurture young Mechanical/ Avionic engineering talent that exists in our labour market. The chosen candidates will be provided with an opportunity to gain On-the-job training within the working world of FlySafair.


Job Description

  • Will continuously be mentored by a Mechanical/Avionics Technician with variety of duties on various aircraft models involving diagnosis of malfunctions and require disassembly or adjustments of various aircraft Electrical systems to prepare aircraft for flight;

  • Must possess a good understanding of Equipment/Tooling/Test equipment and variety of other hand tools to assist the Mechanical/ Avionics Technician with repairing or modifying systems or assemblies;

  • Be made aware Flight Line, Short Visit Maintenance and Heavy Maintenance services activities;

  • Be part of watch and meet aircraft on taxi ramp and hangar locations including Fueling and De-fueling aircraft;

  • Will be introduced and be required to participate in the documentation and their completion;

  • Will be trained to position and operate ground power and other aircraft service units;

  • Maintain service equipment and monitor transportation of Company vehicles condition;

  • Will be trained in accordance with established safety practices including proper use of PPE, maintain a neat and orderly work area.


Job Requirements

  • Grade 12 or equivalent (Essential);

  • Completed recognized theoretical Aviation Training course/qualification (Mechanical/ Avionics) (Essential);

  • Basic proficiency of Microsoft Office;

  • Willingness to work shifts, weekends and on public holidays.


Personal Attributes:

  • Good communication skills (verbal and written);

  • Able to operate under pressure;

  • Good time-management skills;

  • Act with integrity and professionalism;

  • Following instructions & procedures;

  • Ability to function within a team/project-based environment;

  • Self-motivated.


Application guideline:

  • Email applications will not be accepted;

  • Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups;

  • Should no feedback be provided within two (2) weeks from the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.


FlySafair reserves the right:

  • Not to proceed with this vacancy;

  • To appoint the selected candidates based on its operational requirements.


Closing Date: 25 August 2025



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