Certified Aviation Technician (Avionics)

Job Description

• Required to perform various maintenance duties including, but not limited to:
• Conduct line maintenance inspections;
• Conduct routine inspections on various avionics systems on the aircraft;
• Conduct fault finding and rectify based on the fault;
• Perform weekly service checks;
• Perform thorough daily inspections of the aircraft to identify any potential issues or defects;
• Conduct necessary maintenance tasks to ensure the airworthiness of the aircraft;
• Adhere to established maintenance procedures and safety standards;
• All activities must be properly recorded and signed off as per SACAA requirements ensuring that all the required legal aspects are complied with;
• Health and Safety requirements must always be complied with to ensure Personal and other Personnel Safety, Fire and Accident/lncident preventions;
• Ensure that the work area, equipment, and tooling are properly maintained and safe prior to starting any job to prevent accidents or incidents to aircraft and staff;
• Apply analytical thinking and troubleshooting techniques to identify root causes and implement effective solutions;
• Communicate clearly and professionally to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of maintenance tasks.

Job Requirements

• Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
• Trade Test Certificate (Avionics-related, e.g., Avionician, Aircraft - Instrument Mechanic, Aircraft Electrician, or Aircraft Radio Technician — SACAA recognised) (Essential);
• Licensed AME with SACAA WI, W2, W3 (Essential);
• B737-800 system courses (Essential);
• B737-8(MAX) system course (Advantageous);
• Oxygen course (Advantageous);
• Minimum of 5 years aviation maintenance experience (Essential) Line and SVM experience (Essential);
• Previous experience as an Aviation Technician on B737-800 avionics systems (Essential);
• Previous experience as an Aviation Technician on B737-8(MAX) avionics systems (Advantageous)
• OJT experience (Advantageous);
• Must be willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays, including overtime when required;
• Must be available and willing to travel locally/internationally at short notice;
• Valid South-African passport and driver's licence;
• Sound understanding of technical aircraft publications and documentation (including SWPM);
• Maintain a thorough understanding of aviation regulations and safety standards;
• Good understanding of the Avionics Schematic systems;
• Excellent knowledge and troubleshooting experience on B737-800;
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook, PowerPoint).

Personal Attributes:

• Analytical thinking;
• Strong communication skills;
• Excellent time-keeping;
• Able to follow instructions as per work instructions;
• Detail orientated;
• Professional;
• High integrity;
• Self-disciplined;
• Ethical;
• Reliable and dependable.