Aircraft Structures Technician

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund participation

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Aircraft Structures Technician to work at our Welkom facility. The role involves repairing, modifying, and maintaining aircraft airframes and structural components, ensuring safety and structural integrity through precise workmanship.

Qualifications include proven experience in structural repair, sheet metal, composites, and riveting, with the ability to read engineering drawings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Aircraft Structures Technician or in a related role.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and engineering drawings.
• Physical ability to perform tasks at heights and in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural repairs, modifications, and inspections on aircraft airframes according to approved data and technical specifications.
• Work with various materials, including aluminum alloys, composites, and steel.
• Read and interpret structural repair manuals, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
• Fabricate and install structural parts and components.
• Ensure all work performed meets aviation safety standards and quality requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Skills

Sheet metal work

Composite repair

Riveting techniques

Read engineering drawings

Structural integrity knowledge

Attention to detail

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Aircraft Structures Technician to work at their facility in Welkom . This position involves the repair, modification, and maintenance of aircraft airframes and structural components. You will play a key role in ensuring the structural integrity and safety of our aircraft, working with a variety of materials and techniques. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of structural repair principles and a dedication to precision workmanship. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on technician to contribute to a well-established aviation maintenance operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural repairs, modifications, and inspections on aircraft airframes according to approved data and technical specifications.
• Work with various materials, including aluminum alloys, composites, and steel.
• Read and interpret structural repair manuals, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
• Fabricate and install structural parts and components.
• Ensure all work performed meets aviation safety standards and quality requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment in Welkom .

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Aircraft Structures Technician or in a related role.
• Proficiency in sheet metal work, composite repair, and riveting techniques.
• Ability to read and understand technical documentation and engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of aircraft structural integrity and repair principles.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship.
• Physical ability to perform tasks at heights and in confined spaces.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary based on experience.
• Medical aid and retirement fund participation.
• Opportunities for further training and certification in structural repair.
• Stable employment with a reputable company in Welkom .
• Paid annual leave and sick leave.