Aircraft Structures Mechanic

Placements24; Siyancuma Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 280,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Advanced training opportunities in 1–2

Diverse aircraft fleet exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Aircraft Structures Mechanic in Upington to join the maintenance team. You will repair, replace and modify airframe components, reading blueprints and manuals to ensure airworthiness across a range of materials.

You will work with riveting guns, sheet metal tools and welding equipment in a safety‑driven environment. The role requires a trade qualification in Aircraft Structures or Sheet Metal, a minimum of 3 years’ experience, and the ability to interpret technical

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Aircraft Structures, Sheet Metal work or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Aircraft Structures Mechanic.
• Ability to read/interpret structural repair manuals, blueprints and drawings.
• Proficient with hand and power tools used in structural repair.
• Experience with composite materials is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Inspect aircraft structures for damage, corrosion, cracks and wear.
• Perform repairs, replacements and modifications per drawings and specs.
• Work with aluminum, composites, titanium and steel.
• Operate and maintain riveting guns, shears and welding gear.
• Ensure repairs meet airworthiness directives and manufacturer standards.
• Document all work accurately in the maintenance logbook.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Hand and power tools

Composite materials experience

Structural repair manuals reading

Safety and physical fitness

Education

Trade qualification in Aircraft Structures or Sheet Metal

Tools

Riveting guns

Sheet metal shears

Welding equipment

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Aircraft Structures Mechanic to join their maintenance team in Upington . This role is vital for ensuring the structural integrity and airworthiness of aircraft through the repair, replacement, and modification of airframe components. You will work with a variety of materials, including aluminum, composites, and steel, using specialized tools and techniques. Your expertise in reading blueprints, performing precise measurements, and executing high-quality structural repairs will directly contribute to the safety and performance of the aircraft, supporting vital flight operations in a challenging environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect aircraft structures for damage, corrosion, cracks, and wear.
• Perform repairs, replacements, and modifications to aircraft structures according to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Work with various materials such as aluminum alloys, composites, titanium, and steel.
• Operate and maintain specialized tools and equipment used in structural repair, including riveting guns, sheet metal shears, and welding equipment.
• Ensure all structural repairs comply with airworthiness directives and manufacturer standards.
• Document all work performed accurately in the aircraft maintenance logbook.

Requirements

• Trade qualification in Aircraft Structures, Sheet Metal work, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Aircraft Structures Mechanic.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting structural repair manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Skilled in using a variety of hand and power tools specific to structural repair.
• Experience working with composite materials is a significant advantage.
• Must be physically fit and able to work at heights and in confined spaces on-site in Upington .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for advanced training in composite repair or specialized welding.
• Work on a diverse fleet of aircraft.
• Supportive team environment with a strong emphasis on safety.
• Contribution to maintaining aviation safety standards.