FlySafair Assistant Maintenance Planner Job 2025

October 25, 2025

Safair Operations, operating as FlySafair, is looking for a dedicated Assistant Maintenance Planner to join its Maintenance Department at Head Office in Johannesburg. This permanent position is ideal for candidates with strong technical knowledge, planning skills, and attention to detail. The successful applicant will report directly to the Maintenance Planning Manager.


Key Responsibilities

As the FlySafair Assistant Maintenance Planner, you’ll support the maintenance planning process to ensure optimal aircraft performance and compliance. Key duties include:

  • Compiling work packs for aircraft inductions and lease returns.
  • Preparing work orders for MRO and ensuring timely submission.
  • Capturing and updating maintenance data, including work orders and component movements.
  • Reviewing completed work orders for accuracy and closing them out once verified.
  • Assisting with ATLR and logbook updates for inducted and returning aircraft.
  • Managing life-limited and hard-time components in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Assisting during CAA audits and Certificates of Airworthiness inspections.
  • Maintaining current documentation for all maintenance records.
  • Liaising with internal departments to communicate findings, updates, and improvement initiatives.
  • Supporting compliance with all aviation standards and company policies.

Job Requirements

FlySafair Assistant Maintenance Planner RequirementDetails
EducationGrade 12 or Equivalent (Essential)
QualificationCertificate in Maintenance Planning (Advantageous)
Experience5 years technical experience in aviation (Essential)
SystemsExperience with maintenance planning systems (Advantageous)
SkillsMS Office Suite, aircraft documentation, planning, communication
KnowledgeMPD, Boeing or OEM Documentation
OtherWillingness to work overtime and travel (domestic/international)
AttributesIntegrity, professionalism, detail-oriented, team-focused

Additional Information

  • Applications must be submitted online — email applications will not be accepted.
  • Preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups.
  • Applicants who do not receive feedback within two weeks of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.
  • FlySafair reserves the right not to proceed with the vacancy or to appoint based on operational requirements.

Closing Date: 31 October 2025


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Experience
2
Work Level
Entry-Level
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary
13444
Valid Until
October 25, 2026
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Industry
Airtport
Company size
10000 employees
Founded in
2014
Location
Gauteng