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Assistant Engineer

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  • Location: Johannesburg
  • Employment level: Direct entry
  • Function: Engineering
  • Working time: Full time
  • Publishing date: 10-22-2026
  • Application deadline: 11-05-2026
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Keep aircraft operations running smoothly! 

Join our team as a Assistant Engineer and support line maintenance operations by servicing ground equipment, managing technical supplies, and ensuring tools and equipment remain safe and serviceable. Bring your technical knowledge, teamwork, and commitment to the role.

Apply now and take your career to new heights! 

Tasks

The Assistant Engineer  is responsible for:

  • Servicing and repairing of ground equipment and annual inspections
  • Maintaining oil and hydraulic fluid store
  • Keep store, cars and equipment clean and serviceable
  • Replenish consumption material for use on aircraft and equipment
  • Assure that the assigned duties are performed in the most cost conscientious manner and according company rules and regulations
  • Ensure that all damaged or unserviceable tools/ground equipment’s are reported unserviceable in accordance with ProX process
  • Ensure appropriate personal Health and Safety policy also taking into consideration the health and safety of others around
  • Reports any deviation in the daily production to the affected superior at the station or via SRS
  • Reports to the Chief Station Engineer at the station

 

* Participate in other duties as assigned 

Behind the scenes

Come and join the fascinating airline industry!

Join our growing team of professionals in a dynamic working environment!

Requirements

Are you ready to Take-off with us? Know more about the requirements:

  • ICAO Type II License or equivalent technical education 
  • Experience within Line Maintenance environment 
  • Mechanical or engineering experience
  • English fluent in written and spoken
  • German is an advantage 
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft 365
  • Good knowledge of NAA and EASA regulations
  • Good knowledge of EASA Part-M, Part-145, Part-66 
  • Team player
  • Good communication skills
  • Flexible
  • Committed and reliable
  • Able to represent the company
  • Must be willing to learn
  • Must be willing to work shifts
  • Must possess a legal work permit in South Africa

 

* CV/Resume and Motivation Letter required
* Company will not provide relocation assistance 

About Swiss International Air Lines AG

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is Switzerland’s leading air carrier. With one of Europe’s most advanced aircraft fleets, SWISS is a premium airline that provides direct flights from Zurich and Geneva to keep Switzerland connected with Europe and the world. Its Swiss WorldCargo division offers an extensive range of airport-to-airport airfreight services for high-value, time-critical and care-intensive consignments. SWISS embodies Switzerland’s traditional values and is dedicated to delivering the highest product and service quality. The company also helps drive the decarbonization of the airline sector by modernizing its aircraft fleet, using sustainable aviation fuels and bringing ever greater efficiency to its operational processes. SWISS is part of the Lufthansa Group, and is also a member of Star Alliance, the world’s biggest airline network.
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