FlySafair Vacancies

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Production Planner

Job Reference Number: PP_001
Department: Planning & Records
Business Unit:
Industry: Aviation
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 2
Salary: Market Related

Safair Operations, operating as FlySafair has a vacancy for a Production Planner at our Head Office. The successful applicant will report to the Manager: Maintenance Planning.

Job Description

• Estimate the maintenance downtime for Maintenance checks;
• Co-ordinate with Production control in facilitating post-mortem meetings to continuously improve check processes;
• Collaborate with the Materials Planning team to ensure that all required spares are available ahead of the scheduled check input date;
• Co-ordinate with Maintenance Planners to ensure the work package is correct and any anomalies are corrected;
• Co-ordinate with Production control in facilitating Survey pre-check meetings to ensure and align all departments with the upcoming check requirements;
• Coordinate with Maintenance Planning to develop and manage long-term hangar planning activities;
• Develop and maintain Gantt plan and production schedules for the aircraft maintenance events and modification projects;
• Liaise with the maintenance, engineering, procurement, and quality assurance teams to ensure the timely availability of labour, parts, and required documentation;
• Review work packages and engineering documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory and company standards, and initiate corrections where necessary;
• Ensure work orders are compiled on time and provided to MRO;
• Monitor progress of maintenance check activities within the Heavy maintenance Hangars and adjust schedules as needed to mitigate delays or resource conflicts;
• Assist maintenance planning to follow-up on all open tasks or work orders;
• Track parts shortages, assist material planning to initiate procurement activities, and escalate supply chain issues timeously;
• Collaborate with Production Control to generate production reports and provide regular updates to internal stakeholders;
• Participate in production meetings and provide status updates on planning milestones;
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to production efficiency and planning systems;
• Co-ordinate Post Mortem meetings with all relevant stake holders after a maintenance event has taken place to discuss improvements and or shortfalls;
• 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;
• Analyse stakeholder needs and identify improvement initiatives;
• Maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to foster meaningful interactions;
• Liaise with the Maintenance Planning regarding scheduling and required downtime needed.

Job Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent (Essential).
• Technical Diploma (Advantageous).
• Technical trade in aviation (Advantageous).
• Qualification in Project planning and management (Advantageous).
• 5 years’ experience in aircraft planning, or production control and aircraft maintenance (Essential).
• Experience in project planning and project management (advantageous).
• Experience working with a technical maintenance systems (MRO Software’s)(Advantageous).
• Willing to travel (domestic and international) Willing to work overtime.
• Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel,PowerPoint, Word).
• Knowledge of aircraft documentation, i.e. MPD, Boeing issued or OEM Documentation (Essential).
• Working knowledge of aviation regulations.

Personal Attributes:

• Professional.
• Strong Integrity and ethical.
• Compliance driven.
• Good stress management.
• Assertive.
• High 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: 2 January 2026

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Senior Training Specialist

Job Reference Number: STS0006
Department: Training
Business Unit:
Industry: Aviation
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related

Safair Operations, operating as FlySafair has a vacancy for a Senior Training Specialist at our Head Office. The successful applicant will report to the Manager: Regulatory Training.

Job Description

• Oversee day-to-day training operations across Cabin, Ground, and Technical divisions, ensuring all sessions are scheduled, resourced, and delivered according to the training plan;
• Monitor training schedules to ensure adherence to timelines, optimal resource allocation, and effective utilisation;
• Act as the operational escalation point for direct reports, resolving delivery challenges and ensuring continuity;
• Drive cross-functional standardisation of training processes, documentation, and practices to maintain consistency and quality across all portfolios;
• Facilitate alignment between training teams, planning, instructors, and administrative support to ensure consistency in training practices, reporting, and adherence to the Regulatory schedule;
• Foster effective communication across divisions to optimise training execution and collaboration;
• Identify gaps in training operations, recommend improvements, and implement solutions to enhance effectiveness and efficiency;
• Gather input from the team on operational challenges and barriers and collaborate with stakeholders to drive process improvements;
• Document lessons learned, track recurring issues, and recommend practical enhancements to strengthen training delivery and overall efficiency;
• Compile weekly performance summaries and dashboard inputs, ensuring accurate reporting on training delivery, utilisation, completion rates, and instructor performance;
• Provide timely and accurate reports on training progress, risks, and key performance metrics, highlighting variances, recommending corrective actions, and escalating critical issues where necessary;
• Monitor and review instructor utilisation to ensure optimal deployment of training resources, proactively addressing under- or over-utilisation;
• Support the Manager: Regulatory Training with audit readiness by validating documentation flows from direct reports and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements;
• Encourage, promote, and embody a spirit of teamwork;
• Assess and optimise the performance of direct reports;
• Provide specialised insights to direct reports;
• Guide, support and develop direct reports.

Job Requirements

• Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential).
• Relevant diploma/degree in Education, Aviation Management, Training OR 3 years’ Aviation experience (Essential).
• 5 years’ relevant experience in a mid-sized organisation of which 1 year must have been in a Supervisory role (Essential).
• Prior involvement in SACAA audits or internal compliance reviews (Advantageous).
• AIMS experience (Advantageous).
• Operational knowledge of aviation training structures and delivery models.
• Working knowledge of SACAA training regulations and ATO framework.
• Understanding of rostering and scheduling systems (e.g., AIMS). 

Personality Attributes:

• Professional
• Integrity
• Proactive
• Assertive
• Committed and willing to take on new challenges
• Able to cope with changing workload priorities and pressure

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: 2 January 2026

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Network Planning Coordinator

Job Reference Number: OCC_Networkplanningcoordinator01
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 Network Planning Coordinator at our Head Office. The successful applicant will report to the Network Planning Specialist.

Job Description

• Support collaboration across departments to craft schedules that optimize cost efficiency, maximize aircraft and crew utilization, and enhance On-Time Performance (OTP);
• Assist with management of the Schedule, Crew and Aircraft Utilization;
• Execute additions and changes as instructed;
• Collaborate with the Yield Department to ensure optimal flight frequency and timing on each route, aligning with demand and maximizing operational efficiency;
• Long term aircraft planning and management to ensure technical and other operational requirements are considered;
• Attend Technical Meetings to ensure that we plan accordingly for aircraft availability and configuration changes in order to ensure optimal fleet operations;
• Coordinate with various departments to address charter and/or additional flight requests;
• Compile statistics for Exco and other departmental uses as required;
• Ensure Slot alignment and compliance in accordance with regulation;
• Ensure acquisition and retention of airport slots. Coordinate with CAMU and air traffic control to secure and manage slots;
• Calculate Flight and Duty Period during schedule planning to ensure compliance with SACAA regulations;
• Continuous analysis of schedule performance with the Commercial Department;
• Identify improvements in network planning to increase efficiencies.

Job Requirements

• Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential).
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an aviation operations environment (Essential).
• Previous experience with AIMS Airline Software (Advantageous).
• Willing and able to work after hours if required.
• Knowledge of Schedule Planning.
• Knowledge of Operational environment.
• Knowledge of Slot allocation and coordination Knowledge of relevant regulatory and compliance standards.

Personal Attributes:

• Professional
• Reliable and dependable
• High integrity
• Calmness
• Team orientated
• Adaptable
• Confident and assertive
• Respectful amongst peers and management
• Able to work under extreme pressure and short deadlines.

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: 2 January 2026

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Manager: Regional Airport Operations

Job Reference Number: MRAO0001
Department: Passenger Services
Business Unit:
Industry: Aviation
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related

Safair Operations, operating as FlySafair has a vacancy for a Manager: Regional Airports at our Head Office. The successful applicant will report to the Manager: Airport Operations.

Job Description

• Manage and authorise purchases and invoices for Passenger Services, Crew and Technical;
• Manage costs in respect of delays and missed connections;
• Motivate for any additional contracts relating to purchasing;
• Manage external service provider relationships;
• Attend to common interest matters;
• Monitor all reporting on SLA requirements (Staff & Equipment);
• Manage ticket sales function and reconciliation at all regional airports;
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures;
• Ensure adherence to relevant legislation (Air/Ground Safety, and Labour within South Africa and respective countries;
• Achieve punctuality targets, On Time Performance;
• Represent Safair Operations at the Airline Operators Committee (AOC) forum at various stations through third-party service providers;
• Represent Safair Operations at the Local Baggage/Pilferage Committee at various stations through third-party service providers;
• Represent Safair Operations at the Local Airport Security and Safety Committee at various stations through third party service providers;
• Represent Safair Operations at the Local Bird and Wildlife Committee at various stations through third party service providers;
• Build and maintain relationships with charter operations;
• Motivate and tender for charter operations that is requested and/or known;
• Ensure that the Local Emergency Response Action Plan (LERAP) is in place for the relevant station in collaboration with the internal safety department.
• Plan, organise and motivate for resources when required;
• Coordinate delay handling/disrupt operations;
• Coordinate scheduled audits to ensure service and safety standards of the highest quality;
• Ensure a smooth and positive passenger experience;
• Promote customer service KPI as directed by Management and NPS;
• Ensure that the external service provider/s align their customer service standards with that of FlySafair’s standards;
• Regularly engage with passengers via telephone or email to grasp the extent of complaints received through the NPS feedback platform;
• Uphold and maintain the brand and image of Flysafair. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in accordance with the respective country;
• Ensure that the staff of the external service provider are trained in accordance with regulations and the guidelines outlined in internal manuals;
• Provide guidance to external service providers and internal departments;
• Manage unresolved queries/issues that has financial impact on the business due to process failure i.e Inadmissible passengers (INAD);
• Oversee all passenger, ramp, and baggage activities.

Job Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent (Essential).
• Diploma/Degree in travel and tourism or aviation (Advantageous).
• Minimum of 10 years aviation experience, of which, 5 years must be management experience (Essential).
• Experience in the following areas:
  • Baggage handling
  • Passenger Handling
  • Operations and Cargo Handling Non-scheduled Operations.
• Experience in Commercial Ground Handling agreements.
• Experience working with IOSA and ISAGO audit requirements.
• Non-office hours may apply from time to time due to operational requirements.
• May be required to work weekends or extended hours due to delays etc.
• A thorough knowledge of commercial airline operations and significant experience in the following areas:
  • Baggage handling
  • Passenger Handling Operations and Cargo Handling
  • Commercial knowledge on Ground Handling agreements.

Personal Attributes:

• Professional
• High integrity
• Empathy
• Patience
• Self-motivated
• Independent (able to work without supervision)
• Goal oriented
• Positive attitude
• Able to cope with changing workload priorities and pressure.

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: 2 January 2026

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Flight Operations Assistant

Job Reference Number: OCC_Flightoperationsassistant1
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 Flight Operations Assistant at our Head Office. The successful applicant will report to the Manager: OCC.

Job Description

• Prepare and distribute an Operational Flight Plan for each FlySafair flight;
• Ensure ATS Flight Plans are filed;
• Support flight planning through route selection, alternate selection, fuel planning, NOTAMs, weather, MEL/CDL and operational constraints;
• Active CTOT and ATFM monitoring and coordination;
• Monitor and respond through OCC Communication channels;
• Maintain continuous awareness of the status of all aircraft and flights during the shift;
• Monitor non-normal operations and apply company procedures;
• Distribute the Operational Daily Flight Movement and revisions;
• Assist with formulating alternative plans with the least amount of schedule impact during irregular Operations;
• Ensure awareness of the status of all aircraft during the shift;
• Advise relevant parties of any company related delays;
• Communicate with all relevant staff, aircrew, engineering and management where applicable;
• Liaise with Flight Line, Crew and AMC to arrange all services as required;
• Assist in the preparation and finalisation of arrangements for additional scheduled flight, charter flights, and training or maintenance flights;
• Comply with all regulatory safety and security requirements relevant to Flight Operations.

Job Requirements

• Grade 12 or Equivalent (Equivalent).
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an aviation operations environment (Essential).
• Restricted Radiotelephony License (Advantageous).
• Willing and able to work shifts (including weekends and public holidays).
• Knowledge of Flight Planning and dispatch Aviation regulations.
• Knowledge of an Aviation Operational environment.

Personal Attributes:

• Professional.
• Reliable and dependable.
• High integrity.
• Team orientated.
• Adaptable.
• Confident and assertive.
• Respectful amongst peers and management Able to work under extreme pressure and short deadlines.

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: 2 January 2026

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We wish you all the best with your applications