Senior Aircraft Avionics Technician: Lead Troubleshooting

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health coverage

Pension contributions

Specialized avionics training

Career progression

Access to modern facilities in Durban

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aircraft Avionics Technician for our client in Durban to maintain, repair, and overhaul complex avionics systems across various aircraft. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong troubleshooting skills, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

You will install, test, calibrate, and document maintenance activities, reading schematics, and collaborating with engineering teams on system upgrades.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Avionics Technology or related field, or equivalent extensive experience.
• Minimum 6 years of progressive avionics experience with troubleshooting focus.
• Proven expertise with variety of aircraft avionics systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, troubleshoot and repair avionics systems (navigation, comms, autopilot, radar).
• Interpret drawings, manuals, and schematics to resolve issues.
• Perform routine checks and scheduled maintenance on avionics equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting avionics

Avionics systems

Electrical principles

Reading schematics

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Avionics qualification

Tools

Avionics test equipment

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Diagnostic software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aircraft Avionics Technician for our client in Durban to maintain, repair, and overhaul complex avionics systems across various aircraft. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong troubleshooting skills, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

You will install, test, calibrate, and document maintenance activities, reading schematics, and collaborating with engineering teams on system upgrades.