Senior Avionics Maintenance Engineer – Lead & Mentor

Placements24; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Relocation assistance

International travel opportunities

Career progression

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with avionics expertise to ensure airworthiness and operational integrity of diverse aircraft fleets in Midrand, Gauteng. The role combines hands-on diagnostics with team leadership and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate brings a recognized avionics degree or diploma, an AME license, and 7+ years in aircraft maintenance. You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with flight operations, and uphold safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or diploma in Avionics or Electrical required.
• AME license with Avionics ratings.
• Minimum 7 years progressive experience in aircraft maintenance, avionics focused.

Responsibilities

• Diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair of avionics systems (navigation, communication, autopilot, flight control).
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance per manufacturer specs and regs.
• Interpret manuals, schematics and drawings for repairs and modifications.
• Collaborate with flight ops and maintenance planning to minimize downtime.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records with parts and hours.
• Ensure compliance with aviation regs and company policies.
• Participate in continuous improvement of maintenance processes.
• Manage component inventory and requisition parts.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree or diploma in Avionics/Electrical

AME license with Avionics ratings

Tools

Aircraft maintenance software

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with avionics expertise to ensure airworthiness and operational integrity of diverse aircraft fleets in Midrand, Gauteng. The role combines hands-on diagnostics with team leadership and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate brings a recognized avionics degree or diploma, an AME license, and 7+ years in aircraft maintenance. You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with flight operations, and uphold safety and quality standards.