Aircraft Structural Maintenance Engineer – NDT & Repairs

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a highly skilled Aircraft Maintenance Engineer specializing in structural repairs and maintenance. You will ensure airworthiness and structural integrity across a diverse fleet in our state-of-the-art hangar, collaborating with engineers and maintenance staff to keep flight operations safe and efficient.

Requirements include 3–5 years of structural maintenance experience, proficiency with engineering drawings, and SA CAA AMEL

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in aircraft structural maintenance.
• Proficient in reading maintenance manuals and engineering drawings.
• SA CAA AMEL certification (or equivalent) is required.
• Experience with NDT methods is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural inspections and repairs on aircraft components per approved data and airworthiness directives.
• Interpret manuals, blueprints, and drawings to guide repair processes.
• Conduct NDT as required to identify defects.
• Document all maintenance activities accurately in logs.
• Collaborate with engineers and maintenance staff to resolve structural issues.
• Participate in scheduled and line maintenance as needed.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Independent work

Education

AMEL certification (SA CAA)

Tools

NDT techniques

Engineering drawings

Job description

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a highly skilled Aircraft Maintenance Engineer specializing in structural repairs and maintenance. You will ensure airworthiness and structural integrity across a diverse fleet in our state-of-the-art hangar, collaborating with engineers and maintenance staff to keep flight operations safe and efficient.

Requirements include 3–5 years of structural maintenance experience, proficiency with engineering drawings, and SA CAA AMEL