Gauteng: Field Maintenance Manager posted by Mayfly Agri

About the Role

Mayfly Agri is seeking a highly experienced Field Maintenance Manager to oversee and manage UAV maintenance, repairs, diagnostics, and servicing activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in aircraft, UAV, or related fields and excellent leadership skills to lead field maintenance operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and overseeing UAV maintenance, repairs, diagnostics, and servicing activities.
• Leading field maintenance operations and ensuring high levels of equipment reliability and uptime.
• Conducting advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis on UAV systems and components.
• Performing and overseeing preventative maintenance programmes and service schedules.
• Conducting testing, commissioning, calibration, and verification of UAV systems.
• Performing and overseeing test flights following repairs and maintenance activities.
• Ensuring drones are maintained in accordance with operational, safety, and manufacturer standards.
• Supporting customers on-site with technical servicing, repairs, commissioning, and operational troubleshooting.
• Assisting with pre-delivery inspections, configuration, and deployment of new UAV systems.
• Developing, implementing, and continuously improving maintenance procedures, SOPs, workflows, and service processes.
• Establishing strong maintenance controls, reporting structures, and service documentation systems.
• Driving operational efficiency and ensuring consistency in maintenance and repair standards.
• Implementing quality assurance measures and technical best practices across all maintenance activities.
• Ensuring accurate service records, maintenance histories, warranty documentation, and technical reports are maintained.
• Introducing systems and controls to improve turnaround times, inventory management, and service delivery.
• Ensuring compliance with aviation, UAV, safety, and operational standards.
• Leading and managing warranty investigations and technical assessments.
• Conducting crash, incident, and failure investigations to determine root causes.
• Compiling detailed technical investigation reports with corrective action recommendations.
• Liaising with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal stakeholders regarding warranty claims and technical escalations.
• Identifying recurring technical issues and implementing preventative measures.
• Ensuring all investigations are properly documented and closed out.
• Providing technical leadership and mentorship to technicians and support staff.
• Supporting sales teams with technical demonstrations and customer engagements when required.
• Delivering exceptional customer support and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Providing technical guidance and operational support to clients in the field.
• Assisting with training customers on maintenance, operation, and best practices where required.

Requirements

• Qualified Aircraft Technician / Aircraft Maintenance Technician or valid Remote Maintenance Technician (RMT)
• Valid Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC) or currently in the process of obtaining one would be preferred
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in aircraft, UAV, aviation, or related technical maintenance environments
• Knowledge of aviation safety and regulatory requirements is essential
• Proven experience implementing and managing technical processes and maintenance systems
• Experience working with autonomous systems and advanced electronics would be preferred
• Previous experience within UAV, drone, aviation, agricultural technology, or robotics industries
• Experience conducting technical investigations, root cause analysis, and warranty assessments
• Strong understanding of preventative maintenance principles and technical documentation
• Experience managing field service or technical maintenance teams
• Experience with agricultural drones or precision farming technologies is essential
• Strong technical and mechanical aptitude
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively when required
• Proficient in Afrikaans and English (spoken and written)

Qualifications

No formal qualifications mentioned.

Salary & Benefits

Salary details not specified.