Aircraft Composite Technician

Placements24; Mansfield Woodhouse; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialized training

State-of-the-art workshop

Career progression

Aviation industry perks

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting an Aircraft Composite Technician for a premier maintenance facility in Randburg, Gauteng. You will repair, modify, and fabricate composite structures on aircraft, maintaining aerodynamic efficiency and structural integrity.

Join a state-of-the-art workshop and work on cutting-edge aircraft technology. The role emphasizes precision, attention to detail, and a deep knowledge of carbon fiber and fiberglass repair processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Aircraft Composite Technician.
• Knowledge of carbon fiber and fiberglass repair.
• Ability to interpret repair specs and drawings.
• Experience with NDT methods is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and modifications on composite aircraft structures.
• Use laminating, bonding, and patching with composite materials.
• Read and interpret repair manuals, drawings, and specs.
• Conduct inspections to identify delamination or defects.
• Ensure all repairs meet airworthiness and quality standards.

Skills

Composite repair

Reading drawings

NDT knowledge

Manual dexterity

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled Aircraft Composite Technician to join their advanced maintenance facility in Randburg . This role involves the repair, modification, and fabrication of composite structures on aircraft, demanding precision and a deep understanding of composite materials. You will play a key part in maintaining the aerodynamic efficiency and structural integrity of modern aircraft. This is an exciting opportunity for a specialist technician in the field of composite repair within the vibrant aviation hub of Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and modifications on composite aircraft structures, including wings, fuselage, and control surfaces.
• Utilize techniques such as laminating, bonding, and patching with various composite materials.
• Read and interpret composite repair manuals, engineering drawings, and specifications.
• Conduct inspections of composite components to identify damage, delamination, or defects.
• Ensure all composite repairs meet stringent airworthiness and quality standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Aircraft Composite Technician .
• Knowledge of composite materials (e.g., carbon fiber, fiberglass) and repair processes.
• Ability to interpret composite repair specifications and engineering drawings.
• Experience with NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) methods for composites is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity for intricate repair work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Access to specialized training in advanced composite repair techniques.
• A state-of-the-art workshop facility in Randburg .
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge aircraft technology.
• A collaborative environment dedicated to aviation excellence.