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Basic Requirements

  • High School Diploma or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability.
  • South African ID or workers permit.
  • Experience in Manufacturing process or process engineering is a pro.
  • Mechanical and/or electrical experience is a pro.
  • Perform detailed daily record keeping and reporting.
  • Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines.
  • Work in a team-based environment and achieve common goals.
  • Clean driving record imperative.
  • Excellent written, spoken and visual communication skills.  Able to work easily with both engineering and design teams.
  • High degree of self-motivation, passionate, inventive, curious and a confident team player.
  • Team player who can work collaboratively for the success of the team, department and company.
  • Apple OS (incl. Keynote) and portable device usage (iPad and iPhone)
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint; and OneDrive
  • Experienced/savvy online skills

Current Positions Available

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  • Qualified Automotive Painter                                                                                               Manufacturing                                             Mossel Bay, South Africa

    Job Type: Permanent / Part time

    Experience: 4 Years

    Position Available From: Closed

    The Role: We are looking for a Qualified Automotive Painter with a minimum of 4 years experience in various spray painting applications including fiberglass preparation and spraying. He/She will be working in an aircraft assembly environment completing rework/repairs on an aircraft, either going through the production line or coming off the production line. The ideal candidate will train and oversee new assembly personnel on specific tasks, implement "in-process" quality checks based on problem analysis and the prioritization of issues.

     

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Performs work in the inspection, repair, and service of Whisper aircraft.
    • Check and report the aircraft assembly quality, based on established quality standards.
    • Seek to improve the aircraft assembly process, investigate analyze and report potential improvements associated with quality, efficiency or cost savings.
    • Operate a variety of hand, power, and shop tools.
    • Perform equipment inspections, adjustments and certifications.
    • Maintain records of time and materials.
    • Perform other related duties as assigned.
    • Knowledge of methods, techniques, parts, tools and materials used in the maintenance and repair of aircraft or motor vehicles as well as operation and maintenance of a wide variety of hand power tools, shop tools, and equipment is required.
    • Efficient skills in automotive techniques related to repair and servicing of automobiles.
    • Efficient skills in aircraft techniques related to repair and servicing of aircraft.
    • Follow all company policies and procedures.
  • Executive Assistant                                                                                                                   Administrative Services                           Mossel Bay, South Africa

    Job Type: Permanent

    Experience: 2 Years

    Position Available From: 15 Jan 2017

    The Role: We are looking for a trustworthy Executive Assistant. This position is responsible for highly confidential and time sensitive material. Professional maturity, discipline and high emotional intelligence are the highest success indicators.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Answer phones and greet clients warmly.
    • Perform bookkeeping duties.
    • Compile financial records.
    • Reroute calls to the appropriate people.
    • Answer inquiries about the company.
    • Help organize office activities.
    • Prepare coffee or get water for clients and management.
    • Take and deliver messages.
    • Handle travel arrangements and expense reports for staff.
    • Schedule meetings and conference rooms.
    • Restock supply closet
    • Follow all company policies and procedures. Ensure uniform and personal
    • appearance is clean and professional. Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary information, and protect company assets at all times.
  • Leather Upholsterer                                                                                                                 Manufacturing                                             Mossel Bay, South Africa

    Job Type: Permanent / Part time

    Experience: 2 Years

    Position Available From: 1 Nov 2016

    The Role: As a senior Leather Upholsterer at Whisper Aircraft you will work on the development of future Whisper aircraft.  You will be part of the team that creates and executes world class interiors in terms of form, function and luxury.  You will be primarily tasked to design and construct leather interiors for future production aircraft as well as concept aircraft.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Develop design proposals for Whisper Aircraft interiors, ranging from broad design themes for the entire interior all the way to component-level design.
    • Create compelling sketches that show a vision for the future of Whisper Aircraft interior design.
    • Guide a design from the sketch phase to concept.
    • Work with engineers to come up with design and engineering solutions that serve the design vision and also fit with the engineering constraints.
    • Participate in cross-functional strategy, timing, and process discussion as it pertains to interiors or interior components.
    • Work with color and trim designers to create designs that consider the opportunities and limits of the color and trim vision, and work with them to create a unified vision for the designs.
    • Work with suppliers to achieve the best possible product in terms of craftsmanship, cost, and engineering; while also staying as close to the design vision as possible.
    • Mentor junior designers and provide technique/approach guidance where needed between reviews.
    • Collaborate with the fabrication team to complete prototypes when necessary.
    • Occasionally participate in non-interior design efforts as necessity and your own skillset dictates.
    • Follow all company policies and procedures.
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