Engineering Technician - FABL

Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

To provide support and maintenance of ATNS CNS systems and equipment at a functional knowledge and skills level.

Preventative Maintenance (ATNS CNS Equipment and services) – Perform all relevant maintenance activities on equipment and systems as per the relevant LSP, station instructions and equipment manufacturer recommendations. Ensure that 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. Compliance to SLA’s.

Ensure that the relevant equipment competences are attained as per station requirements and the appropriate Skills Matrix grading

Corrective Maintenance (ATNS CNS Equipment and services) – Perform “I” Level corrective fault diagnosis down to module (LRU) level. Perform “I” Level corrective maintenance through module (LRU) replacement. Perform “O” Level restoration of service by reconfiguration and/or changeover by means of supervisor positions and remote control, monitoring and maintenance systems (RCMMS). Perform “D” Level corrective maintenance where applicable as per ATNS support policy.

Compliance within SLA’s

System Performance Analysis – “O” Level system performance and analysis by means of supervisor positions and remote control, monitoring and maintenance systems (RCMMS). “I” Level system performance and analysis through the use of specialized test, monitoring and B.I.T.E equipment. Performance analysis using the relevant MMIS and other Computer Based Maintenance Management Systems (CBMMS). Work within the SLA framework.

Maintenance Support – Draft useful, informative, and concise technical reports on systems and equipment as requested and proactively when the need arises. Capture all relevant data on the CBMMS. Compliance with RT procedures. Compliance with Airport Regulations. Understand the impact of equipment availability on the national ATM service delivery

• Grade 12
• S4 National Diploma in Light Current Electronic Engineering granting admittance to ECSA as an Engineering Technician or Technologist
• A valid code 8 driver's license; preferably ACSA AVOP certified
• Minimum 3 years in CNS ATM equipment maintenance and thorough knowledge of the following:
  • Electronics
  • Communication
  • Navigation
  • Display systems and equipment
  • Knowledge of Logistic Support Procedures
  • Knowledge in Preventative and Corrective maintenance of Communication
  • Navigation
  • Surveillance systems and equipment
  • Knowledge of Logistic Support Procedures
  • Be able to perform call-out functions independently as per station requirements
  • OH& Safety Requirements
  • Basic First Aid & Fire Fighting
  • Thorough understanding and Insight into ATC Operations
  • RT Procedures Airport Operations
  • Advanced Knowledge of Logistic Support Procedures