Aviation Electrical Technician — Modern Fleet, Growth & Benefits

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime opportunities

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Training programs

Modern fleet in Paarl

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape is seeking a skilled Aircraft Electrical Technician to join its dedicated maintenance team. You will install, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair complex electrical components and wiring systems to keep aircraft safe and compliant.

The ideal candidate has experience with avionics, can read schematics and wiring diagrams, and is proficient with aviation electrical test equipment and diagnostic software in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Aircraft Electrical Technician or similar role.
• Technical qualification in Avionics or Electrical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft electrical systems and avionics.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical docs.
• Experience with aviation electrical test equipment in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical system maintenance, repairs, and modifications on aircraft.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical faults using test equipment.
• Install and connect wiring and electrical components per schematics.
• Conduct functional tests and checks after maintenance.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities in Paarl.

Skills

Aircraft electrical systems

Avionics qualification

Schematic reading

Electrical testing tools

South Africa compliance

Education

Electrical/Avionics qualification

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Diagnostic software

Job description

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape is seeking a skilled Aircraft Electrical Technician to join its dedicated maintenance team. You will install, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair complex electrical components and wiring systems to keep aircraft safe and compliant.

The ideal candidate has experience with avionics, can read schematics and wiring diagrams, and is proficient with aviation electrical test equipment and diagnostic software in South Africa.