Perform all relevant maintenance activities on equipment and systems as per the relevant Logistic Support Plan, station instructions and equipment manufacturer recommendations.
Co-ordinate and manage 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 Service Level Agreements (SLA’s)
Ensure that the relevant equipment competences are maintained and current as per station requirements and the appropriate Skills Matrix
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
Undertake supervision of Junior Technicians
Provides on the job training to Junior Technicians
Ensures the work of Junior Technicians adheres to SLA’s
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 (MMS)
Compile technical reports on systems and equipment as requested and proactively when the need arises.
Work within the SLA framework.
Compile technical reports on systems and equipment as requested and proactively when the need arises.
Capture all relevant data on the MMS
Compliance with RT procedures
Compliance with Airport Regulations
Understand the impact of equipment availability on the national ATM service delivery
Assist BD and Projects department
Comply with ATNS Quality Management Systems.
Comply with SACAA CATS and CARS
Comply with ICAO recommendations
Comply with the ATNS OH&S plan
Comply with ATNS recommended practices as it relates to I level maintenance (how do we highlight the risk to ATNS and industry if an ET made a mistake as part of performing his maintenance) (impact on aviation safety)
Comply with RT procedures
Comply with Airport Regulations
Comply with station stores procedures
Comply with equipment LSP stores procedures
Become proficient in the “O” level support of all Communications, Navigation and Surveillance systems and Equipment at your centre.
Become proficient in the “O” level support of all Support systems and equipment at your centre, which will include UPS’s, Air-conditioning, Stand-by power, Fire protection and Alarm systems where required as per the Station Standing Instructions.
Develop an understanding of and become proficient in RCMMS methods for the effective evaluation of system and equipment performance.
Become proficient in the use of specialized test, monitoring and B.I.T.E equipment.
Develop an understanding of testing methods for the effective evaluation of system and equipment performance.
Knowledge of all other applicable ATNS Centre and Shift, call-out and Itinerant requirements
Knowledge of all other FIR environments
Minimum Qualifications
Grade 12
S4 National Diploma in Light Current Electronic Engineering granting admittance to ECSA as an Engineering Technician or Technologist
A valid South African motor vehicle driver’s license; preferably ACSA AVOP certified
Minimum Experience
Minimum 4 years in CNS ATM equipment maintenance and thorough knowledge of the following:
Electronics
Communication
Navigation
Surveillance
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
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