Senior Aircraft Avionics Technician - Lead & Mentor

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Comprehensive health, dental, and life

Retirement savings plan

Generous vacation and sick leave

Professional development and training

State-of-the-art facility in Randburg

Safety-focused work environment

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng is seeking a Senior Aircraft Avionics Technician to lead installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of complex avionics systems on diverse aircraft. You will ensure navigation, communication, radar, and flight control systems operate safely and reliably.

The role requires a strong background in avionic systems, diagnostics, and regulatory compliance, with mentorship responsibilities for junior technicians and collaboration with pilots and engineers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience as Aircraft Avionics Technician.
• Relevant trade certification or avionics qualification.
• In-depth knowledge of navigation, communication, radar, and flight control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Familiarity with CMMS is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair avionics systems.
• Interpret manuals, schematics and wiring diagrams to diagnose faults.
• Perform functional tests and calibration of avionics equipment.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturer specs, airworthiness directives, and regs.
• Document maintenance actions and test results accurately.
• Collaborate with pilots and engineers to address discrepancies.
• Mentor junior technicians and provide technical guidance.
• Maintain avionics inventory and handling procedures.
• Participate in on-call rotations for emergent maintenance.
• Contribute to process improvements within the avionics department.

Skills

Avionics systems

Troubleshooting

Schematics reading

CMMS knowledge

Mentorship

Education

Trade certification in avionics

Tools

Avionics test equipment

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng is seeking a Senior Aircraft Avionics Technician to lead installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of complex avionics systems on diverse aircraft. You will ensure navigation, communication, radar, and flight control systems operate safely and reliably.

The role requires a strong background in avionic systems, diagnostics, and regulatory compliance, with mentorship responsibilities for junior technicians and collaboration with pilots and engineers.