Aircraft Structural Mechanic – Repairs & Airworthiness

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

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.