Aircraft Electrical Technician – Avionics & Systems

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Ongoing training

Job security

Team-oriented safety culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Aircraft Electrical Technician to join their Richards Bay maintenance team. You will diagnose, repair, and test complex electrical and avionics systems across the aircraft fleet in a busy workshop.

The ideal candidate holds a trade qualification as an electrician or avionics technician, with proven experience in aircraft electrical systems, schematics, and safety compliance. Ongoing training and a comprehensive benefits package are provided.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified electrician or avionics technician with aviation-specific training is required.
• Experience with aircraft electrical systems and avionics is essential.
• Proficiency using electrical testing equipment and diagnostic tools is expected.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, and repair aircraft electrical systems, including wiring, circuits, generators and batteries.
• Install and modify electrical and avionics equipment per drawings/specifications.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical faults using diagnostic tools and procedures.
• Perform routine maintenance to prevent failures in electrical systems.
• Document all maintenance activities, repairs, and test results in the aircraft logbook.
• Ensure compliance with aviation safety regulations and company procedures.

Skills

Electrical diagnostics

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Aviation safety awareness

Education

Trade qualification as electrician or avionics technician

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Aircraft Electrical Technician to join their Richards Bay maintenance team. You will diagnose, repair, and test complex electrical and avionics systems across the aircraft fleet in a busy workshop.

The ideal candidate holds a trade qualification as an electrician or avionics technician, with proven experience in aircraft electrical systems, schematics, and safety compliance. Ongoing training and a comprehensive benefits package are provided.