Trainee Engineering Technician FAPE

ATNS; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ATNS is seeking a Trainee Engineering Technician in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. The position entails learning about maintenance activities and technical skills related to aviation systems, with a focus on compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should possess a National Diploma in Light Current Electronic Engineering and ideally have completed a Technical Learnership at ATNS Academy.

Qualifications

• S4 National Diploma in Light Current Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• Successful completion of the prescribed Technical Learnership at the ATNS Aviation Training Academy.

Responsibilities

• Proficiently learn maintenance activities on equipment and systems.
• Ensure compliance with SACAA and ICAO recommendations.
• Draft technical reports on systems and equipment.

Skills

Maintenance Activities

Performance Analysis

Technical Reporting

Education

S4 National Diploma in Light Current Electronic Engineering

Job description

Job title : Trainee Engineering Technician FAPE

Job Location : Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth 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

Additional advantage

• Preferably ACSA AVOP certified
• A valid code 8 driver’s license
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