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Apprenticeship at South African Airways Technical

To operate a fully functional maintenance division requires highly skilled technicians. South African Airways Technical Training has recognised this need, and in order to meet the high and exacting standards, has established Apprentice training programmes for eleven trade disciplines. Qualified Senior Instructors, each a specialist in his/her field, facilitate and coach apprentices to ensure total mastery of skills. 

Apprentices are trained at South African Airways Technical which is located at ORT International Airport. This accredited training facility is one of the most respected in Africa.

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South African Airways Technical Training apprentice programmes are based on the Competency Based Modular Training (CBMT) philosophy. The Apprentice Training Department is the leading developer for this training. CBMT is an individualised, structured learning process, which is self-paced but time managed. A course map indicating the objective and the number of modules is arranged in a logical sequential order. Each module covers a specific area of the course/s and deals adequately with the skill/s. Each module is concluded by successfully completing a criterion test.

Although each respective course is not time bound, but performance bound, the time taken to successfully master the required modules depends largely on an individual’s own initiative and motivation: nevertheless on average an apprentice should complete a full course in 2-3 years.

If required, apprentices are expected to attend and pass one Technical College block course, thereafter college studies are optional. Each trade has specific tasks/responsibilities to ensure airworthiness and safety of aircraft. It is expected from each applicant to choose, in order of preference from the list of trades and according to their interests, capabilities and potential, the trade that interests him/her the most.

Aircraft Mechanic

Aircraft Spray Painter

Aircraft Composite Structures

Aircraft Electrician

Aircraft Instrument Technician

Aircraft Radiotrician

Aircraft Structures Workers

Aircraft Trimming

Aircraft Turner Machinist

Aircraft Welding

Aircraft Electro Plater

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Potential applicants must complete an application form, pass an Aptitude and if shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview.

Requirements:

Medically fit

S.A. Citizen

At least 16 years of age

Passed Grade 12 with:

Mathematics, English, Physical Science

All subjects compulsory with at least E Symbol on Higher Grade or D Symbol on Standard Grade or a minimum of Achievement level 4 or equivalent) or minimum N3 certificate with Mathematics and Engineering Science D Symbol

Able to communicate in English Prepared to undergo a training course (company sponsored)

Prepared to sign a learner ship contract.

Enquiries and applications can be addressed to: Recruitment and Selection

South African Airways Technical

Private Bag X12,

OR Tambo International Airport, 1627

Tel: (011) 978 3912  and 978 3935.

Nelly Kewana/ Livhuwani Nekhumbe

Fax: 011 978 1108