Trainee Engineering Technician

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Title: Trainee Engineering Technician
Location: ATNS Cape Town (FACT)
Application Deadline: 24 June 2025
Contract Type: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE Position: No
Reporting To: Supervisor: Technical Support FACT

Purpose of the Role
To undergo both theoretical and practical training to achieve technical competency required for an Engineering Technician in the aviation sector.


Key Responsibilities

  • Learn and perform maintenance on aviation communication, navigation, and surveillance systems.

  • Conduct maintenance of site infrastructure (e.g., roads, fences, antenna masts, power supply, and buildings).

  • Achieve relevant equipment competencies according to the Technical Skills Matrix.

  • Understand and apply Service Level Agreements.

  • Perform corrective maintenance and diagnostics down to Line Replacement Unit (LRU) level.

  • Use supervisor positions and RCMMS for operator-level restoration.

  • Develop skills in performance analysis using maintenance tools.

  • Draft technical reports when required.

  • Gain familiarity with ATNS ISO procedures and civil aviation regulations (SACAA and ICAO).

  • Become proficient in supporting all systems at the designated centre.

  • Understand ATNS centre and shift requirements as well as regional airspace environments.


Competencies and Skills Required

  • Proficiency in handling electronic equipment and assemblies

  • Logical fault-finding approach

  • Ability to read and create circuit diagrams

  • Experience with circuit board assembly and component replacement

  • Use of test equipment

  • Good color vision

  • Physical agility

  • Computer literacy

  • Problem-solving and report-writing skills

  • Ability to work in extreme weather

  • Competency in operating 4x4 vehicles


Minimum Requirements
Qualifications

  • S4 National Diploma in Light Current Electronic Engineering or equivalent

Experience

  • Completion of the prescribed Technical Learnership at the ATNS Aviation Training Academy

Additional Advantage

  • ACSA AVOP certification (preferred)

  • Valid Code 8 driver’s license


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