Aircraft Mechanic - Structures

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Cross-training

Exposure to aircraft types

Stable role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Aircraft Mechanic with a focus on structural repair in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will maintain airframes, perform repairs, and ensure compliance with aviation standards to uphold airworthiness and fleet reliability.

Key duties include inspecting structures, reading drawings, performing patches and riveting, and maintaining detailed records. The role offers stability within a growing aviation maintenance operation.

Qualifications

• A recognized Aircraft Mechanic qualification or equivalent trade certification.
• Proven experience in aircraft structural repair.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and repair schemes.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine structural inspections and identify damage, corrosion, or wear on airframes.
• Execute repairs including patching, riveting, and replacing damaged components.
• Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and maintenance manuals.
• Ensure repairs meet airworthiness directives and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain records of maintenance, materials, and time spent.
• Assist in general maintenance and servicing as per schedule.

Skills

Aircraft structural repair

Blueprint interpretation

Sheet metal tools

Riveting

Safety protocols

Education

Aircraft Mechanic qualification

Tools

Sheet metal tools

Riveting equipment

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a diligent and experienced Aircraft Mechanic with a focus on structural repair to join their dedicated maintenance team in Tembisa . In this essential role, you will be responsible for maintaining the structural integrity of aircraft, performing repairs, and ensuring compliance with all safety and regulatory aviation standards. You will work within a supportive, safety-conscious environment that values meticulous craftsmanship and teamwork, contributing directly to the airworthiness and reliability of our fleet, and playing a key part in upholding the highest standards of aviation safety and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine structural inspections and identify any damage, corrosion, or wear on aircraft airframes.
• Execute repairs to aircraft structures, including patching, riveting, and replacing damaged components according to approved technical data.
• Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and maintenance manuals to guide structural repair procedures.
• Ensure all repairs meet airworthiness directives, service bulletins, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of all structural maintenance performed, including materials used and time spent.
• Assist in the overall maintenance and servicing of aircraft as required by the maintenance schedule.

Requirements

• A recognized qualification as an Aircraft Mechanic or equivalent trade certification.
• Proven experience in aircraft structural repair, preferably on commercial or transport category aircraft.
• Proficiency in using sheet metal tools, riveting equipment, and other structural repair instruments.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals, engineering drawings, and repair schemes.
• Strong understanding of aviation safety protocols and quality control standards.
• Good physical condition and ability to work in various weather conditions and confined spaces.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary package.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for cross-training and skill enhancement.
• Exposure to a wide range of aircraft types and advanced repair techniques.
• A stable role within a growing aviation maintenance operation.