Aircraft Structures Mechanic

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

On-the-job training

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking a skilled Aircraft Structures Mechanic to join our essential maintenance crew. You will inspect, repair, and modify aircraft airframes, including fuselage, wings, and control surfaces, to ensure airworthiness.

The role requires reading manuals and blueprints, working with aluminum, composites and honeycomb structures, and upholding the highest safety standards in a busy aviation environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Aircraft Structures Mechanic or similar role.
• Proficiency with aluminum alloys, composites and honeycomb structures.
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, blueprints and repair data.
• Strong safety mindset in an aviation maintenance environment.
• Good problem-solving skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair aircraft structures including metal bonding and composite repairs.
• Read structural repair manuals, blueprints and drawings to guide repairs.
• Identify damage and recommend repair solutions.
• Fabricate or modify structural components to exact specifications.
• Ensure repairs comply with aviation regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with maintenance personnel to return aircraft to service safely.

Skills

Aircraft structures

Metal repair

Composites

Blueprints

Safety protocols

Teamwork

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled and dependable Aircraft Structures Mechanic to join their essential maintenance crew in Stellenbosch . This role is crucial for maintaining the structural integrity and airworthiness of their aircraft fleet. You will be responsible for the inspection, repair, and modification of aircraft airframes, including fuselage, wings, and control surfaces. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in metal and composite repair, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to upholding the highest safety standards in a demanding aviation environment. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a well-respected team and ensure the continued operational excellence of the fleet.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and repairs on aircraft structures, including metal bonding, riveting, and composite material repairs.


• Read and interpret structural repair manuals, blueprints, and engineering drawings to guide repair processes.


• Identify and document structural damage, corrosion, and wear, recommending appropriate repair solutions.


• Fabricate or modify aircraft structural components as required, ensuring precise fits and adherence to specifications.


• Ensure all structural repair work complies with aviation regulations and company policies.


• Collaborate effectively with other maintenance personnel to ensure aircraft are returned to service safely and on schedule.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Aircraft Structures Mechanic or in a similar aircraft structural repair role.


• Demonstrated proficiency in working with various aircraft materials, including aluminum alloys, composites, and honeycomb structures.


• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and structural repair data.


• Solid understanding of safety protocols and procedures in an aircraft maintenance environment.


• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.


• Commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in all structural repair work.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and benefits package.


• Health, dental, and vision insurance.


• Opportunities for on-the-job training and skill development in advanced structural repair techniques.


• Retirement savings plan.


• A stable role within the growing aviation maintenance sector in Stellenbosch .