FlySafair invites unemployed graduates to apply for an apprenticeship programme at their head office.
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
