Engineering Technician - FAEL

ATNS SOC Limited; East London; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent aviation services company in East London is seeking an Engineering Technician to provide support and maintenance for CNS systems. Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance, system performance analysis, and compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates should possess relevant qualifications, including a national diploma in Electronic Engineering and at least 4 years of experience in CNS ATM equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in CNS ATM equipment maintenance.
• Thorough knowledge of communication, navigation, and surveillance systems.
• Valid South African driver's license, preferably ACSA AVOP certified.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance activities on CNS systems as per the relevant guidelines.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on the systems.
• Draft technical reports on systems and equipment as necessary.
• Draft concise technical reports, capture data in CBMMS, and comply with RT procedures and airport regulations.
• Ensure ISO 9002 compliance, SACAA and ICAO recommendations, and uphold safety standards.
• Engage in effective stakeholder communication with ATC and external clients; participate in training for O level support of CNS systems.

Skills

Electronics

Communication

Navigation

Display systems and equipment

Logistic Support Procedures

Preventative maintenance

Corrective maintenance

Call-out functions

Basic First Aid

Fire Fighting

ATC Operations

RT Procedures

Education

Grade 12

S4 National Diploma in Light Current Electronic Engineering

Job description

Applications are invited for the position of Engineering Technician at the ATNS East London Airport (FAEL). The successful applicant will be reporting to the FAEL Supervisor: TS.

Overview: To provide support and maintenance of ATNS CNS systems and equipment at a functional knowledge and skills level. The incumbent will be responsible and accountable for “I” and “O” Level support and maintenance as well as the resulting implications on service delivery and safety in executing the job.

Preventive Maintenance (ATNS CNS Equipment and services)

Perform all relevant maintenance activities on equipment and systems as per the relevant LSP, station instructions and equipment manufacturer recommendations. Ensure that maintenance to buildings at the sites, the site itself such as roads, grass cutting, fencing, antenna masts, terrestrial communications and power from point of supply is maintained to ATNS standards. Compliance to SLA’s. Ensure that the relevant equipment competences are attained as per station requirements and the appropriate Skills Matrix grading.

Corrective Maintenance (ATNS CNS Equipment and services)

Perform “I” Level corrective fault diagnosis down to module (LRU) level. Perform “I” Level corrective maintenance through module (LRU) replacement. Perform “O” Level restoration of service by reconfiguration and/or changeover by means of supervisor positions and remote control, monitoring and maintenance systems (RCMMS). Perform “D” Level corrective maintenance where applicable as per ATNS support policy. Compliance within SLA’s.

System Performance Analysis

“O” Level system performance and analysis by means of supervisor positions and remote control, monitoring and maintenance systems (RCMMS). “I” Level system performance and analysis through the use of specialized test, monitoring and B.I.T.E equipment. Performance analysis using the relevant MMIS and other Computer Based Maintenance Management Systems (CBMMS). Work within the SLA framework.

Maintenance Support

Draft useful, informative and concise technical reports on systems and equipment as requested and proactively when the need arises. Capture all relevant data on the CBMMS. Compliance with RT procedures. Compliance with Airport Regulations. Understand the impact of equipment availability on the national ATM service delivery.

Quality Assurance

Ensure compliance with ATNS ISO 9002 procedures. Ensure compliance with SACAA and ICAO recommendations.

Safety

Comply with the ATNS OH&S plan.

Customer Related Communications

Liaison with ATC and Peers. External Client liaison.

Training

Become proficient in the “O” level support of all Communications, Navigation and Surveillance systems and Equipment at your Centre. Become proficient in the “O” level support of all Support systems and equipment at your Centre, which will include UPS’s, Air-conditioning, Stand‑by power, Fire protection and Alarm systems where required as per the SSI. Develop an understanding of and become proficient in RCMMS methods for the effective evaluation of system and equipment performance. Become proficient in the use of specialized test, monitoring and B.I.T.E equipment. Develop an understanding of testing methods for the effective evaluation of system and equipment performance. Knowledge of all other applicable ATNS Centre and Shift requirements. Knowledge of all other FIR environments.

Stores

Comply with station stores procedures. Comply with equipment LSP stores procedures.

Transport

Comply with ATNS transport procedures.

Human Resources Management

Become proficient in the day‑to‑day HRM requirements of His / Her Centre. Live the company values.

Interested Applicants

Interested applicants are requested to register their CV’s and apply on Portal and click on ATNS Careers no later than 17 November 2023.

If you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of the closing date of this advert, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

ATNS is an equal opportunity employer that strives to achieve a diverse workforce broadly representative of our people. This position will be filled in line with the objectives of ATNS’ Employment Equity Plan and therefore candidates from designated groups as per the Employment Equity Act of 1998, are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Grade 12
• S4 National Diploma in Light Current Electronic Engineering granting admittance to ECSA as an Engineering Technician Technologist
• A valid South African motor vehicle driver’s license; preferably ACSA AVOP certified
• Minimum 4 years in CNS ATM equipment maintenance and thorough knowledge of the following:
  • Electronics
  • Communication
  • Navigation
  • Display systems and equipment
  • Knowledge of Logistic Support Procedures
  • Knowledge in Preventative and Corrective maintenance of Communication
  • Navigation
  • Surveillance systems and equipment
  • Knowledge of Logistic Support Procedures
  • Be able to perform call‑out functions independently as per station requirements
  • OH&S Requirements
  • Basic First Aid & Fire Fighting
  • Thorough understanding and Insight into ATC Operations
  • RT Procedures Airport Operations
  • Advanced Knowledge of Logistic Support Procedures