Engineering Technician - FAPE

ATNS SOC Limited; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation services provider is seeking an Engineering Technician to maintain Critical Navigation Systems at the Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport. The role includes preventative and corrective maintenance, system performance analysis, and compliance with safety standards. Candidates must have a relevant diploma, at least 3 years of experience in equipment maintenance, and a South African driver's license. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to national air traffic management.

Qualifications

• A valid Code 08 South African motor vehicle driver's license.
• Minimum 3 years in CNS ATM equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of airport operations and ATC systems.
• Minimum 3 years in CNS ATM equipment maintenance with knowledge of: electronics, data processing, digital techniques, analogue techniques, IT, computer tech, radio/data communications, test equipment, and related ATNS systems

Responsibilities

• Perform all relevant maintenance activities on equipment and systems.
• Conduct fault diagnosis and corrective maintenance.
• Draft technical reports and capture relevant data.
• Draft concise technical reports and capture data in CBMMS; ensure RT procedures and airport regulations compliance.
• Maintain safety standards under ATNS OH&S plan and liaise with ATC and external clients.

Skills

Electronics

Data Processing

Digital Techniques

Analogue Techniques

Basic Information Technology

Computer Technology

Digital Telecommunications

Networking

Radio Communications

Data Communications

Electronic Measurements

Use of Test Equipment

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 Chief Dawid Stuurman International (Port Elizabeth Airport - FAPE). The successful applicant will be reporting to the FAPE Manager: TS. OverviewTo 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.

Preventative 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 recommendation. 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 9001 procedures. Ensure compliance with SACAA and ICAO recommendations.

Safety - Comply with the ATNS OH&S plan.

Customer Related Communications - Liaison with ATC; peers and external clients.

Training - Become proficient in the “O” level support of all Communications, Navigation and Surveillance systems and Equipment at your center. Become proficient in the “O” level support of all Support systems and equipment at your center, 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. Become proficient in the day-to-day HRM requirements of His / Her Centre. Live the company values.

Interested applicants are requested to register their CV’s and apply on Portal and click on ATNS Careers no later than 09 October 2025.

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 or Technologist
• A valid Code 08 South African motor vehicle driver’s license; preferably ACSA AVOP certified
• Minimum 3 years in CNS ATM equipment maintenance and thorough knowledge of the following:
• Electronics, Data Processing, Digital Techniques, Analogue Techniques, Basic Information Technology, Computer Technology, Digital Telecommunications & Networking, Knowledge of and ability to use Word Processing, Spread Sheet and DataBase, Radio Communications, Data Communications, Electronic Measurements & The use of Test Equipment, ATNS Introductory Training, OHAS Requirements, Basic First Aid & Fire Fighting, Basic Insight into ATC Operations, RT Procedures, Airport Operations, Introduction to ATNS Communications Systems, Voice Communications in ATNS, Data Communications in ATNS, Introduction to Navigation Aids, Radar Concepts and ATNS Radar Systems, Radar and Flight Data Processing and ATNS Systems, “I” Level Support Competence on a minimum of 5 ATNS Communications Systems & Knowledge of Logistic Support Procedures.

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