Trainee Engineering Technician FACT X2

Listing reference: atns_000672
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 24 June 2025
Position summary
Industry: Aviation & Aerospace
Job category: Other: Government and NGO
Location: Cape Town
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Applications are invited for the position of Trainee Engineering Technician (Peromnes 13) based at ATNS Cape Town (FACT). The successful applicant will be reporting to the Supervisor: Technical Support FACT.
Job description

Job Purpose 
To receive theoretical and practical training to enable competency as an Engineering Technician.
 
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.
 
Competencies and Skills
  • Efficiency Electronic Equipment Assembly techniques
  • Dexterity in the handling of various components
  • Logical approach to fault finding
  • Ability to read and draw electronic circuit diagrams
  • Circuit board assembly and component replacement
  • Use of electronic test equipment
  • Good color discernment
  • To be physically agile
  • Computer literate
  • Problem Solving
  • Report Writing
  • Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
  • Use of 4x4 Vehicle

Minimum requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • S4 National Diploma in Light Current Electronic Engineering or equivalent

Minimum Experience

  •  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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