Senior Fixed-Wing Aircraft Maintenance Lead | Relocation

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Generous annual leave allowance

Professional development and training

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley, Northern Cape, seeks a Senior Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to ensure airworthiness and operational readiness of the fleet. The role combines hands-on maintenance with leadership, project oversight, and collaboration across departments.

The successful candidate will have a SACAA license (A/B1/B2), 8+ years of experience on fixed-wing aircraft, and a track record of safety, quality, and mentoring staff in a dynamic aviation environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold SACAA Aircraft Maintenance Engineering license (CAT A/B1/B2).
• Minimum 8 years hands-on aircraft maintenance experience, with senior/lead capacity.
• Experience with fixed-wing aircraft, turboprop and jet engines preferred.
• Strong knowledge of aviation regulations (EASA, SACAA) and safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, and repairs per manufacturer specs and regs.
• Lead scheduled and unscheduled maintenance including major checks.
• Troubleshoot aircraft systems: engines, avionics, hydraulics, airframes.
• Mentor junior technicians and maintain maintenance logs.
• Develop and implement improved maintenance procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Diagnostics

Education

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering license (SACAA CAT A/B1/B2)

Tools

Maintenance software

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Placements24 in Kimberley, Northern Cape, seeks a Senior Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to ensure airworthiness and operational readiness of the fleet. The role combines hands-on maintenance with leadership, project oversight, and collaboration across departments.

The successful candidate will have a SACAA license (A/B1/B2), 8+ years of experience on fixed-wing aircraft, and a track record of safety, quality, and mentoring staff in a dynamic aviation environment.