Senior Aircraft Avionics Technician — Lead & Mentor
Placements24
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Job summary
Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aircraft Avionics Technician to join the Soweto maintenance team. You will oversee installation, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of complex avionics systems across various aircraft, ensuring safe and regulatory-compliant operation.
You will diagnose faults, interpret manuals, and guide junior technicians while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards in aviation maintenance.
Qualifications
- Recognized trade qualification in Avionics or Electronics, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 6 years of proven experience in aircraft avionics maintenance.
- Experience with avionics test equipment and diagnostic software.
Responsibilities
- Perform installation, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of aircraft avionics systems.
- Diagnose and rectify faults in navigation, communication, autopilot, and other electronic systems.
- Interpret technical manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams to guide maintenance activities.
- Ensure compliance with SACAA regulations and company standards.
- Utilize specialized test equipment for calibration and verification.
- Mentor junior avionics technicians and support team development.
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Job description
Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aircraft Avionics Technician to join the Soweto maintenance team. You will oversee installation, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of complex avionics systems across various aircraft, ensuring safe and regulatory-compliant operation.
You will diagnose faults, interpret manuals, and guide junior technicians while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards in aviation maintenance.
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