Aircraft Structures Technician - Precision Repairs

Placements24

Southampton

On-site

GBP 14,000 - 23,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Medical aid
Retirement fund
Training opportunities
Annual leave
Exposure to diverse fleet

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Aircraft Structures Technician for a prominent MRO facility in Randburg. The role involves inspecting, repairing, and fabricating aircraft structures using aluminum, composites, and steel, and ensuring airworthiness through detailed documentation.

The candidate should have a recognized Aircraft Structures or Sheet Metal trade qualification and at least 4 years of experience, with proficiency in rivet work, sheet metal fabrication, and reading technical

Qualifications

  • Recognized technical qualification in Aircraft Structures, Sheet Metal work, or related trade.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience as Aircraft Structures Technician.
  • Experience repairing and fabricating aircraft structures with various materials.
  • Ability to read and interpret aircraft structural drawings and manuals.
  • Knowledge of riviting, sheet metal fabrication and composite repair techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect aircraft structures for damage, corrosion and fatigue.
  • Repair and replace damaged structural components per data and specs.
  • Fabricate and fit new parts for structural repairs.
  • Work with aluminum, composites and steel materials.
  • Interpret engineering drawings and repair schemes.
  • Ensure repairs meet airworthiness standards and are documented.

Skills

Riveting & sheet metal fabrication
Reading drawings
Manual dexterity
Teamwork
Problem solving

Education

Aircraft Structures qualification
Sheet Metal trade qualification

Tools

Rivet guns
Sheet metal tools
Welding equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Aircraft Structures Technician for a prominent MRO facility in Randburg. The role involves inspecting, repairing, and fabricating aircraft structures using aluminum, composites, and steel, and ensuring airworthiness through detailed documentation.

The candidate should have a recognized Aircraft Structures or Sheet Metal trade qualification and at least 4 years of experience, with proficiency in rivet work, sheet metal fabrication, and reading technical

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