Radar Mechanic
OFO No: 67102
Other names for Radar Mechanic:
- Aircraft Mechanic (Radar)
- Electronic Fitter (Radar)
- Electronic Fitter (Radio/Radar) Ships
- Electronician (Radar)
- Radar / Radiotrician (Aircraft)
- Radar Fitter and Repairer
- Radar Mechanician (Aircraft)
- Radar Technician
- Radar Technician (Aircraft)
- Radartrician
- Radartrician (Aircraft)
What is a Radar Mechanic?
A Radar Mechanic is a skilled artisan who specialises in installing, repairing and servicing radar.
The radar systems could be found in:
- Aircraft (planes and spacecraft)
- Marine craft (naval and privately owned)
- Military (army, navy, and airforce radar)
What does a Radar Mechanic do?
- does routine preventative care maintenance (most important part of the job)
- installs new components, replaces old ones
- adjusts and tests
- reviews old maintenance records
- keeps log books and detailed records
- uses specialised imaging and digital diagnostic equipment for troubleshooting
- makes sure the plane/craft etc is safe
- keeps up to date with electronic systems etc
Are you … ?
- safety conscious?
- accurate?
- methodical?
- responsible?
- good with your hands?
- observant?
How do I become a Radar Mechanic?
PATH 1
- Apprenticeship
- Trade Test
PATH 2
- Learnership – Instrument Mechanician NQF Level 2, 3 and 4
- Trade Test
PATH 3
- Learnership – Electronics Manufacturing and Assembly (Logistics) NQF Level 2, 3 and 4
- Trade Test
PATH 4
- Learnership – Electronics Manufacturing and Assembly (Using Tools) NQF Level 3, 3 and 4
- Trade Test
PATH 5
- Learnership – Measurement, Control and Instrumentation Level 2, 3 and 4
- Trade Test
PATH 6
- National Certificate: Engineering Studies: N1, N2 and N3
- These can be done at a lot of TVET (FET) colleges
- Workplace experience
- Trade Test
TRAINING:
- CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
- Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
- To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education.
- CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions.
Some Radar Mechanics train as Avionics Mechanical Technicians. They have an Electronic Engineering background.
See Electronics Engineer on our website for more details.
Another path you could take:
- DENEL
OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Aircraft Mechanic … or … Chief Engineering Officer
Is becoming a Radar Mechanic the right career choice for me?
