Senior Avionics Technician - Advanced Systems & Mentorship

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Advanced avionics training

Cutting-edge diagnostic tools

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Avionics Technician to join our Centurion aviation maintenance facility. The role involves installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing complex avionics systems across various aircraft, ensuring navigation, comms, and flight control reliability.

You will guide and mentor junior technicians, uphold safety standards, and contribute to a state-of-the-art workshop environment in Centurion.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as an Avionics Technician or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on aircraft avionics experience.
• Proficiency with avionics test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, flight line testers).
• Strong understanding of aircraft electrical systems and digital networks.
• Ability to read and interpret complex schematics and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and calibrate advanced avionics systems, including navigation, communication, autopilot, and radar.
• Perform detailed troubleshooting and diagnostics on avionic equipment using specialized test equipment.
• Repair or replace faulty avionic components and wiring harnesses according to technical specifications.
• Conduct functional tests and system checks to verify performance and compliance with airworthiness directives.
• Interpret technical manuals, schematics, and engineering orders for avionics systems.
• Mentor and train junior technicians, sharing expertise and promoting best practices in Centurion.

Skills

Avionics maintenance

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Education

Trade qualification in Avionics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Flight line testers

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Avionics Technician to join our Centurion aviation maintenance facility. The role involves installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing complex avionics systems across various aircraft, ensuring navigation, comms, and flight control reliability.

You will guide and mentor junior technicians, uphold safety standards, and contribute to a state-of-the-art workshop environment in Centurion.