Senior Avionics Technician - Hybrid Role with Growth

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Paid leave

Training and type ratings

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Avionics Technician for our Centurion, Gauteng facility. The role focuses on maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of complex avionics systems across multiple aircraft platforms.

You will lead by example, mentor junior technicians, and uphold safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate has 7+ years hands-on avionics experience, expertise with GPS/ILS/TCAS/autopilot, and strong diagnostic skills using specialised test equipment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years hands-on experience in aircraft avionics maintenance
• Proficient with GPS, ILS, TCAS, autopilot, and communications radios
• Experience using oscilloscopes, multimeters and RF test equipment

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of avionics systems across platforms
• Troubleshoot electrical/electronic issues with advanced diagnostic tools
• Interpret teardown manuals, wiring diagrams, and blueprints
• Install, test, and calibrate avionics equipment and software updates
• Ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications and aviation regulations
• Document maintenance actions accurately in logs/databases
• Mentor junior avionics technicians and support quality audits
• Collaborate with engineering teams on system upgrades and issues

Skills

Avionics maintenance

Troubleshooting

GPS systems

ILS systems

TCAS

Autopilot

Radio communications

Test equipment

RF principles

Team collaboration

Education

Avionics Technology qualification

Avionics Technician certification

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Signal generators

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Avionics Technician for our Centurion, Gauteng facility. The role focuses on maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of complex avionics systems across multiple aircraft platforms.

You will lead by example, mentor junior technicians, and uphold safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate has 7+ years hands-on avionics experience, expertise with GPS/ILS/TCAS/autopilot, and strong diagnostic skills using specialised test equipment.