Aircraft Structures Technician

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Stable work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng is seeking an Aircraft Structures Technician to join our maintenance team. You will inspect, repair, and fabricate aircraft structures using metals and composites, ensuring airworthiness and safety.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, performing sheet metal, composite repairs, and rivet work, with attention to detail and quality workmanship. A strong safety mindset and willingness to undertake specialised training are essential, with opportunities for career

Qualifications

• Experience as Aircraft Structures Technician or similar role.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and manuals.
• Proficiency in sheet metal and composite repair techniques and riveting.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural inspections and identify damage, corrosion, or fatigue on aircraft airframes.
• Carry out repairs/modifications to aircraft structures using approved methods (sheet metal, composite, bonded).
• Fabricate and install structural components per technical specs and blueprints.
• Interpret structural repair manuals and engineering drawings accurately.
• Maintain meticulous records of inspections, repairs, and modifications.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards throughout maintenance.

Skills

Sheet metal work

Composite repair

Riveting techniques

Read drawings/blueprints

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated and skilled Aircraft Structures Technician to join their maintenance team in Mahikeng . This role is fundamental to ensuring the structural integrity and airworthiness of aircraft through expert repair and maintenance. You will be responsible for working with a variety of materials, including metals and composites, to conduct inspections, fabricate parts, and perform complex structural repairs. This hands-on position is ideal for someone passionate about aviation mechanics and committed to upholding the highest safety standards in a busy operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural inspections, identify damage, corrosion, or fatigue on aircraft airframes.
• Execute repairs and modifications to aircraft structures using approved techniques, including sheet metal, composite, and bonded repairs.
• Fabricate and install new structural components as per technical specifications and blueprints.
• Interpret and follow structural repair manuals, engineering drawings, and maintenance directives accurately.
• Maintain meticulous records of all inspection, repair, and modification work performed.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company quality standards throughout all structural maintenance activities.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Aircraft Structures Technician or a related structural maintenance role.
• Proficiency in sheet metal work, composite repair, and riveting techniques specific to aviation.
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical manuals, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of aircraft materials and their properties.
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Commitment to safety protocols and quality workmanship.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Paid time off and sick leave allowances.
• Opportunities for specialized training in advanced structural repair techniques.
• A stable and supportive work environment within the aviation industry.