Aircraft Maintenance Engineer: Avionics

Job Details

• Operating Division:
  Transnet NPA
• Employee Group:
  Permanent
• Department: NGQ, Aviation Operations, DNR
• Location:
  
  Richards Bay
• Reporting To:
  Senior Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
• Grade: AS1
• Reference: req
  5183

The closing date is on 08/07/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

Responsible for performing all avionic & technical maintenance activities as determined in the Maintenance Schedule and recording of all discrepancies identified during the required inspection operations. Certifying maintenance release of all avionics work as per TNPA and regulator authorisations. Ensuring the provision of airworthy aircraft, complying with manufacturers, regulatory authorities, and TNPA processes and procedures.

• Perform all Avionics technical maintenance activities as determined in the Maintenance Schedule and when necessary, record all discrepancies identified during the required inspection operations.
• Sign maintenance release of all avionic work when authorised.
• Ensure provision of an airworthy aircraft, complying with manufacturers, regulatory authority, and TNPA standards to the customer.
• Maintain high technical standards and readiness of TNPA aircraft for efficient service delivery.
• Record all activities being performed through the use of approved documentation in a clear and concise manner showing all actions taken as a result of work accomplished.
• Maintain sound technical practices that include systematic troubleshooting to determine aircraft malfunctions and rectification.
• Perform all maintenance activities (including compass swings, radio, instrumentation, electrical cabling and modifications) as determined in the Approved Schedule and when necessary, record all discrepancies identified during the required inspection process for analysis.
• Thorough knowledge and application of the requirements of the Manual of Procedures, CARs of 2011, SAMSA regulations, Approved Schedules, Manufacturers Manuals Airworthiness Directives and Airworthiness Notices.
• Accurate isolation of defects and corrective action planning.
• Certify own work and as well as countersign work of other engineers as well as junior engineers in training in accordance with operating procedures.
• Maintain vigilance at all times for discrepancies, which may occur during operation of aircraft and rectify them correctly in the shortest possible time.
• Hold current AME license with ratings applicable to TNPA aircraft, for installation of avionics equipment, functional testing and release to service.
• Ensure that TNPA aircraft have valid and correct technical documentation and functioning avionics systems at all times.
• Maintain sound technical practices at all times and adhere to airworthiness codes and safety standards.
• Log all activities being performed through the use of approved documentation in a clear and concise manner showing all actions taken and work accomplished.
• Use the correct tooling and equipment to perform required work operations on airborne navigation/communications systems, weather radar, autopilot, flight instrument systems and accessories.
• Carry out pre-flight and after-flight inspections on every flight mission.
• Assist with Mechanical work where necessary and ensure that TNPA aircraft are safe for operation at all times.
• Supervision, mentorship and endorsement of junior engineers’ logbooks.

• Hold a valid AME license applicable to TNPA aircraft with W or X ratings.
• Trade certificate.
• Avionics general certificate.
• Aircraft type course(s).
• 3 years aircraft maintenance experience as a qualified avionics AME.

Knowledge:

• Aviation rules and safety guidelines
• Aviation operation procedures & systems
• Public safety & security
• Transportation systems & procedures
• Avionic systems, aircraft instruments & aircraft electrical systems
• Port rules
• Customer & personal service
• English language proficiency
• Mathematical applications
• Computers & electronic applications
• Flight theory & engineering practices

Skills:

• Good communication
• Time management
• Quick judgement & decision making
• Operational control
• Active listening
• Technical trouble isolation & rectification
• Vigilance
• Accuracy
• Working with complex machines, tools & devices
• Social perceptiveness

Attributes:

• Decision making
• Multi-tasking
• Meticulous
• Accuracy
• Good communication
• Teamwork

Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.