Trainee Engineering Technician - FALE

ATNS; Durban; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

ATNS is seeking a Trainee Engineering Technician in KwaZulu-Natal. The role involves learning maintenance activities on critical aviation equipment and adhering to standards set by various aviation authorities. Successful candidates will hold a National Diploma in Engineering and complete a Technical Learnership, preparing them for a career in aviation support.

Qualifications

• Completion of prescribed Technical Learnership at the ATNS Aviation Training Academy.

Responsibilities

• Learn maintenance activities on equipment and systems per Logistics Support Plan.
• Understand Service Level Agreements and attain competency on relevant equipment.
• Draft informative technical reports as required.

Education

S4 National Diploma in Light Current Electronic Engineering

Job description

Job title : Trainee Engineering Technician - FALE

Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal, Durban Deadline : July 13, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Major Activities

• Learn and become proficient in specific maintenance activities on equipment and systems as per the relevant Logistic Support Plan, Station Instructions and equipment manufacturer recommendations.
• Learn and become proficient with respect to maintenance to buildings at the sites, the site itself such as roads, grass cutting, fencing, antenna masts, terrestrial communications and power from point of supply is maintained to ATNS standards. Ensure that the relevant equipment competences are attained as per station requirements and the appropriate Technical Skills Matrix.
• Gain an understanding of Service Level Agreements within the area of responsibility. Attain competency on relevant equipment as per station requirements and the appropriate Technical skills Matrix grading. Learn how to perform (O & I) level corrective fault diagnosis down to module Line Replacement Unit (LRU) level.Learn how to perform “I” level corrective maintenance through module (LRU) replacement.
• Learn how to perform operator (O) level restoration of service by reconfiguration and / or changeover by means of supervisor positions and remote control, monitoring and maintenance systems (RCMMS). Attain competency on performance analysis using relevant performance tools and other Computer-Based Maintenance Management Systems. Attain competency on how to draft useful, informative and concise technical reports on systems and equipment as requested and proactively when the need arises.
• Gain an understanding of ATNS ISO policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) recommendations. Become proficient in the “O” level support of all Communications, Navigations and Surveillance systems and Equipment at your Centre. Knowledge of all other applicable ATNS Centre and Shift requirements.Knowledge of all other Flight Information Region environments.

Minimum Qualifications

• S4 National Diploma in Light Current Electronic Engineering or equivalent
• Attended and successfully completed the prescribed Technical Learnership at the ATNS Aviation Training Academy