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AIRCRAFT RECORDS SUPERVISOR
JHB
Job Reference Number: ARS_002
Department: Planning & Records
Business Unit:
Industry: Aviation
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related
Safair Operations, operating as FlySafair has a vacancy for an Aircraft Records Supervisor at our Head Office. The successful applicant will report to the Planning and Records Manager.
Job Description
- Supervise and coordinate daily operations of the aircraft records team, including assigning tasks and monitoring work output;
- Ensure timely and accurate capture, filing, scanning, and archiving of aircraft technical records (e.g., logbooks, work packs, component histories);
- Maintain digital and physical aircraft records in accordance with regulatory and company retention requirements;
- Monitor the quality assurance of maintenance documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy prior to archiving;
- Ensure compliance with CAA regulations, ICAO, EASA, or FAA standards (as applicable);
- Assist with internal and external audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance reviews by preparing required records and documentation;
- Identify and report discrepancies or documentation gaps that may affect airworthiness;
- Support the implementation and maintenance of electronic records management systems (e.g.TRAX);
- Continuously improve documentation workflows to enhance accuracy, traceability, and efficiency;
- Coordinate with IT and Technical Services to ensure aircraft data integrity is maintained across platforms;
- Compile and distribute reports related to aircraft status, record discrepancies, and audit findings;
- Liaise with Planning, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, and Airworthiness departments regarding record-keeping requirements;
- Respond to aircraft documentation queries from leasing companies, auditors, or regulatory bodies during inspections, redelivery, or aircraft transitions;
- Maintain knowledge of relevant regulations, policies and guidelines;
- Adhere to statutory regulations, organisational standards, policies and procedures;
- Report non-compliance and implement corrective actions to ensure compliance;
- Guide, mentor, and review the work of the team, providing constructive feedback and delegating tasks effectively;
- Encourage, promote, and embody a spirit of teamwork;
- Assess and optimise the performance of direct reports;
- Guide, support and develop direct reports;
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to support effective collaboration;
- Proactively engage with stakeholders to understand their needs, address concerns, and identify opportunities for process or service improvement.
Job Requirements
- Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
- Certificate in maintenance planning (Essential);
- Diploma/Degree in Aviation Maintenance, Aircraft Engineering, or Records Management (Advantageous);
- Technical trade in aviation (Advantageous);
- Minimum of 7 years' in aircraft records management, of which 2 years' must have been Supervisory experience (Essential);
- Familiarity with aircraft maintenance tracking systems e.g. TRAX (Essential);
- Project Management experience (Essential);
- Willing to travel (Domestic and International);
- Be available after working hours, as and when required;
- Willing to work overtime;
- Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel - PowerPoint, Word);
- Knowledge of airworthiness regulations, aircraft maintenance programs, and component traceability;
- Proficient in maintenance management systems (Essential).
Personal Attributes:
- Excellent communication skills;
- Immaculate timekeeping;
- Planning and organizing skills;
- Interpersonal skills;
- Leadership skills;
- Professional;
- Integrity;
- Ethical;
- Compliance driven;
- Assertive;
- Able to work independently and in a team;
- Positive attitude;
- Collaborative;
- Willing and able to mentor/coach others;
- Deadline driven;
- Skilled in document control processes and aviation regulatory standards;
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies in technical records;
- Analytical thinking;
- Problem-solving skills.
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 June 2026
MAINTENANCE PLANNER
JHB
Job Reference Number: AMP_004
Department: Planning & Records
Business Unit:
Industry: Aviation
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related
Safair Operations, operating as FlySafair has a vacancy for a Maintenance Planner at our Head Office. The successful applicant will report to the Planning and Records Manager.
Job Description
- Compile work packs for the FlySafair (planning for the next check due, informing stores of NDT required, components needed for checks) Ensure work orders are compiled on time and provided to MRO;
- Capture work order data from MRO;
- Create work orders for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and aircrafts in storage;
- Follow-up on all open work orders;
- Review completed work orders and ensure accuracy;
- Close work orders from outstations;
- Close work orders from MRO when maintenance is complete;
- Perform component movement from MRO work orders;
- Notify other departments of findings in work orders and findings highlighted by QA/QC;
- Assist with capturing and filing ATLR's when required;
- Arrange aircraft and component extensions per approved AMP;
- Update maintenance schedules on systems;
- Assist with loading of new components on the MRO system;
- Ensure that all components installed on allocated aircrafts are correctly controlled and contain links to the last release where required;
- Update logbooks of aircraft and major modules;
- Update the maintenance system with ADS and SBS. Ensure that all ADS, SBS, Eos and ASBs are adhered to timeously;
- Provide information to other departments when requested;
- Issue Certificate of Release (CRS) to service and Certificate Related to Maintenance of an Aircraft (CRMA) documents after maintenance is completed;
- Attend survey meetings for scheduled checks;
- Attend post-mortem meetings and advise of any improvements that can be made;
- Maintain knowledge of relevant regulations, policies and guidelines;
- Adhere to statutory regulations, organisational standards, policies and procedures;
- Liaise with the Maintenance Planning Specialist regarding scheduling and required downtime needed.
Job Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent (Essential);
- Technical Diploma (Advantageous);
- Technical trade in aviation (Advantageous);
- Certificate in maintenance planning (Advantageous);
- 5 years' experience in aircraft maintenance planning (Essential);
- Experience working with a technical maintenance system (Advantageous);
- Willing to travel (domestic and international) Willing to work overtime.
Personal Attributes:
- Professional;
- Strong Integrity and ethical;
- Compliance driven;
- Good stress management;
- Assertive;
- Detailed orientated;
- Immaculate timekeeping;
- Able to work independently and in a team;
- Positive attitude.
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 June 2026
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT GRADUATE
JHB
Job Reference Number: CI_Grad_001
Department: IT & Innovation
Business Unit:
Industry: Aviation
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related
Safair Operations, operating as FlySafair has a vacancy for a Continuous Improvement Graduate at our Head Office in Johannesburg. The successful applicant will report to the System Support Supervisor.
Job Description
- Assist with documenting and reviewing existing IT and business processes to understand current workflows and identify inefficiencies;
- Analyse operational processes, procedures, and service delivery activities to identify improvement opportunities;
- Support process mapping, workflow documentation, and the development of standard operating procedures;
- Assist with identifying process bottlenecks, duplication of effort, and non-value-adding activities;
- Gather feedback from stakeholders to better understand process challenges and improvement requirements;
- Assist with identifying and recommending process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and service delivery;
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across IT operations and business support functions;
- Participate in process optimisation projects aimed at improving turnaround times and operational effectiveness;
- Assist with monitoring and tracking the implementation of improvement initiatives and their outcomes;
- Contribute ideas and recommendations that support innovation and operational excellence;
- Collect, analyse, and interpret operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement;
- Assist with the development and maintenance of dashboards, reports, and performance metrics;
- Support the preparation of management information and analytical reports;
- Assist with validating data accuracy and maintaining data integrity across reporting platforms, when required;
- Assist with identifying manual and repetitive tasks suitable for automation;
- Support the evaluation and implementation of automation tools, workflows, and digital solutions;
- Assist with analysing service desk tickets and operational data to identify automation opportunities;
- Support initiatives that leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve ticket management, service delivery, reporting, and operational efficiency;
- Participate in testing, documenting, and implementing automated processes and AI-enabled solutions;
- Research emerging technologies, automation tools, and AI trends to identify opportunities for innovation and business improvement;
- Collaborate with IT teams, business stakeholders, and service providers to support improvement initiatives;
- Assist with coordinating improvement projects and maintaining project documentation;
- Participate in workshops, meetings, and process review sessions;
- Support change management and user adoption activities relating to process improvements and automation initiatives;
- Provide administrative and reporting support for continuous improvement projects;
- Basic understanding of process improvement and business analysis principles;
- Knowledge and understanding of data analytics, reporting, and performance measurement concepts;
- Knowledge of automation, Artificial Intelligence, and digital transformation fundamentals.
Job Requirements
- Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering or a related field (Essential);
- Interest or Exposure to process improvement, data analytics, automation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), or technology-driven optimisation initiatives (Advantageous);
- Analytical and critical thinking skills;
- Attention to detail and accuracy;
- Good verbal and written communication skills;
- Planning, organising, and time management skills.
Personal Attributes:
- Professional and eager to learn;
- High integrity and dependability;
- Ability to work in a team and independently;
- Curious and innovative mindset;
- Proactive;
- Demonstrates sound judgment and quick thinking when resolving issues.
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 June 2026
CREW PLANNING & SCHEDULING COORDINATOR
JHB
Job Reference Number: CPSC
Department: Operations Support
Business Unit:
Industry: Aviation
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related
Safair Operations, operating as FlySafair has a vacancy for a Crew Planning and Scheduling Coordinator at our Head Office based in Bonearo Park. The successful applicant will report to the Crew Planning and Scheduling Manager.
Job Description
- Manage the daily operations of the Roster Helpdesk by monitoring incoming queries, logging issues, and assigning helpdesk tickets to the appropriate department or responsible individual;
- Ensure that all helpdesk tickets are actioned and closed within a 24-hour turnaround time, adhering to internal service level agreements;
- Proactively follow up on outstanding tickets and escalate complex or high-priority issues to the Manager;
- Provide support to Crew Scheduling and Crew Control as and when required;
- Execute decisions in line with established internal work instructions, CATS, CARS, and the company's Operations Manual;
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure smooth coordination and communication during operational irregularities;
- Prepare and submit daily, monthly, and annual reports detailing ticket resolution performance, helpdesk activity, and operational concerns;
- Maintain accurate documentation of all changes made to a published roster resulting from actions by other departments, for audit and compliance purposes;
- Extract operational data and compile comprehensive reports through clear visual representations such as graphs and dashboards;
- Ensure all daily system and process checks are completed accurately and timeously to maintain operational readiness;
- Monitor crew compliance with rest, duty, and flight time limitations as per regulatory and company requirements;
- Perform additional tasks as delegated by management to support the efficiency and continuous improvement of the Crew Planning and Scheduling function.
Job Requirements
- Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
- Diploma or Degree in a relevant field such as Logistics or Operations Management (Advantageous);
- Minimum 3 years' Crew Scheduling or Training Planning experience (Essential);
- Knowledge of CATS/CARS and SACAA Regulations;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook);
- Strong report writing and data analysis skills;
- Excellent communication skills and telephone etiquette;
- Willing and able to work after hours if required.
Personality attributes:
- Professional with high integrity;
- Solutions driven with high attention to detail;
- Able to work effectively under pressure;
- Strong team player who is adaptable and assertive;
- Honest, reliable, and exercises good judgement;
- Immaculate timekeeping.
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 June 2026
SENIOR MANAGER: HR & CORPORATE SERVICES
JHB
Job Reference Number: SMHRC01
Department: HR & Corporate Services
Business Unit:
Industry: Aviation
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related
Safair Operations, operating as FlySafair has a vacancy for a Senior Manager: Human Resources at our Head Office. The successful applicant will report to the Executive Manager: HR & Corporate Services
Job Description
- Oversee day‑to‑day HR administration, policies, and systems to ensure smooth and consistent delivery of HR services.
- Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and governance frameworks aligned with labour legislation and company strategy.
- Monitor HR metrics (turnover, headcount, absenteeism) and prepare regular management reports with actionable insights.
- Drive process improvements and digitisation initiatives to enhance HR efficiency and employee experience.
- Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including Employment Equity and Skills Development.
- Provide expert guidance on labour law, disciplinary procedures, grievance handling, and workplace conflict resolution.
- Chair or support complex investigations, hearings, and consultations, ensuring procedural and substantive fairness.
- Build capability in line management to manage ER matters proactively and ethically.
- Maintain constructive relationships with unions and employee representatives, anticipating and mitigating potential disputes.
- Oversee payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality of all payroll transactions.
- Partner with Finance to ensure statutory deductions, benefits administration, and reconciliations are accurate and timely.
- Continuously review and improve payroll systems and processes, ensuring alignment with HR data management and reporting needs.
- Resolve payroll‑related queries escalated by the HR or Finance teams.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing expert insights on people‑related strategies and risks.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders (line managers, executives) and external stakeholders (regulators, service providers).
- Facilitate cross‑functional collaboration to ensure alignment between HR initiatives and business objectives.
- The list of tasks or duties and responsibilities herein is not exhaustive, and the employer is entitled to instruct the employee at any time to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile, or in accordance with operational requirements.
- Proactively engage with stakeholders to understand their needs, manage expectations, and drive shared outcomes.
- Represent the organisation at industry forums, regulatory engagements, and key talent markets to strengthen employer positioning.
- Lead and develop an HR team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.
- Act as a trusted advisor to the Executive: HR & Corporate Services, providing insight on people‑related risks, opportunities, and strategies.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with all departments to ensure HR practices support organisational goals.
- Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and employee well‑being initiatives.
- Lead the development and delivery of HR dashboards and analytics to support evidence‑based decision‑making.
- Analyse workforce data (e.g., headcount, turnover, absenteeism, ER cases) to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Prepare and present regular and ad hoc reports to senior management, highlighting insights and recommendations.
- Ensure data integrity within HR systems and drive continuous improvement in reporting accuracy and timeliness.
- Use analytics to inform workforce planning and other initiatives.
Job Requirements
- Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
- BCom degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or a related discipline (Essential);
- Postgraduate Honours degree in HR or Business Leadership (Essential);
- Master’s degree in HR or Business Leadership (Advantageous);
- 10-12 years’ experience in a HR-related role, of which, 5 years must be in a management role (Essential);
- Experience in HR systems, process automation, and data analytics (Essential);
- Experience managing a diverse HR team across multiple functional areas (Essential);
- Aviation experience (Advantageous);
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of Human Resource procedures and relevant legislation (BCEA, EEA, Codes of Good Practices);
- Sound knowledge of Employment laws, practices Skills Development and Employment Equity;
- Knowledge of Human Resources Information Systems (preferable Sage People 300) and Microsoft office (with exceptional skills in Excel);
- Strong knowledge of HR technology and data analytics for tracking HR metrics.
Personal Attributes:
- High level of integrity and discretion when handling employee information;
- Impartial and objective;
- Approachable and compassionate;
- Immaculate time management;
- Assertive;
- Flexible and adaptable;
- Influential.
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.