OJT Instructor (Avionic)

In brief

**Overview** South African Airways Technical (SAAT), an organization with over 80 years of experience, provides aircraft maintenance services to a wide range of commercial airlines in domestic, regional, and international markets. SAAT specializes in high-quality maintenance services such as major airframe checks and engine overhauls. This role is for an OJT Instructor (Avionic) responsible for delivering high quality, cost effective instruction and training for both regulatory and type, to maintain a high standard and safety-orientated maintenance of South African Airways and third-party aircraft in accordance with local and international airworthiness standards. **What you will do** * Design and develop training programs and materials to meet SAAT and third-party training needs, which includes researching requirements through needs analysis, analyzing findings, designing programs, developing objectives and content, compiling training material, curriculum guides, instructional plans, obtaining approvals, and updating all training material as required by manufacturers, operators, MODs, SBs, regulations, and procedures. * Deliver training interventions, including third-party courses, in line with SAAT’s training requirements. This involves preparing for delivery, staying abreast of latest developments in Aircraft Systems and Technology, confirming logistical requirements, liaising with simulator personnel, adapting learning resources, facilitating CBT and video training sessions, and conducting course evaluations to analyze and correct Competent/Not Yet Competent ratios and problem questions. * Arrange for the close-off of contract job account numbers for billing third-party customers for both regulatory and type training. * Plan, organize, and conduct assessments to measure learner competence, including sourcing/developing assessments, conducting assessments, administering and recording results, participating in assessment validation sessions, and planning and conducting moderation. * Conduct Simulator sessions, ground runs, and ground run checks by designing, coordinating, and instructing engine ground run courses per aircraft type for SAAT and third-party customers (locally and internationally), booking simulators, conducting sessions, and completing flight simulator utilization and defect logs. * Coordinate the availability of aircraft or facilities for field trips, conduct “On Job Training” as per “hands on” Training Log Sheets, and oversee the completion of all relevant documentation. * Supervise the section’s human resources in line with SAAT’s HR policies and procedures, which includes recruiting staff (when required), identifying training needs and overseeing staff development, aligning performance contracts, conducting performance appraisals, initiating appropriate Labour Relation action (when required), motivating employees, and adhering to all HR policies, procedures, OHS, and SMS. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Qualifications & Experience:** * Grade 12 or equivalent * Trade test in appropriate trade/skill and part certification/equivalent in appropriate area of expertise and aircraft line and base maintenance type course (Level 3) * 5 years post apprenticeship experience * **Knowledge and Skills:** * SAA Technical Organization * Applicable regulatory requirements * Understanding of logistical procedures * Good financial skills * Good typing skills, computer literacy, MS Office, Techdata, Internet usage * Knowledge of SAAT QMP and Civil Aviation Regulations * Project Management * Analytical Skills and Communication Skills * Information Processing * **Attributes:** * Demonstrate the SAA values: Customer Focus; Accountability; Integrity; Safety; Excellence In Performance; Valuing Our People * Analytical Thinking * Conceptual Thinking * Information Seeking * Achievement Orientation * Initiative * Organisational Awareness * Impact and Influence * Teamwork and Cooperation * Customer Service Orientation * Integrity **Who should apply** This role is suitable for an experienced Avionic professional holding a Grade 12 or equivalent qualification and a relevant trade test, with at least 5 years of post-apprenticeship experience. The ideal candidate will be skilled in designing, developing, and delivering high-quality technical training programs, conducting learner assessments, and leading simulator and ground run instruction. They should possess strong analytical, communication, and project management skills, be proficient in computer applications (MS Office, Techdata, Internet usage), and have a solid understanding of SAA Technical Organization, applicable regulatory requirements, and logistical procedures. A commitment to SAAT values, including customer focus, safety, integrity, and teamwork, is essential, along with the ability to supervise team members. **Deadline** 7th October, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/ojt-instructor-avionic-south-african-airways-technical-saat Source: myjobmag

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• At least 5 years of experience.

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