Aircraft Structures Technician

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Cross-training and skill development

Exposure to diverse aircraft materials

Safety-conscious work environment

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg seeks a meticulous Aircraft Structures Technician to join its aviation maintenance facility. You will inspect, repair, and modify aircraft airframes and related structures, using advanced materials and precise procedures to maintain safety and performance.

You will read engineering drawings, follow repair schemes, and work with NDT methods when required, ensuring compliance with aviation regulations while upholding high quality and a clean, safe workspace.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Aircraft Structures Technician or similar role.
• Proficient in structural repair techniques for various aircraft types.
• Experience with NDT methods such as eddy current, ultrasonic, or dye penetrant testing is advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and structural repair manuals.
• Skilled in metal fabrication, composite repair, and riveting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Inspect aircraft primary and secondary structures for damage, corrosion, and fatigue using visual and NDT methods.
• Perform repairs and modifications to airframes, wings, fuselage, and tail sections per approved data and repair schemes.
• Fabricate and fit structural components using aluminum, composites, and steel.
• Read and interpret structural repair manuals, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Ensure all structural work meets quality standards and aviation regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment and adhere to safety protocols.

Skills

NDT methods

Reading drawings

Metal fabrication

Composite repair

Riveting techniques

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a meticulous and experienced Aircraft Structures Technician to join their esteemed aviation maintenance facility in Rustenburg . This position is integral to maintaining the structural integrity of aircraft, ensuring they meet rigorous safety and performance standards. You will be responsible for the repair, modification, and inspection of aircraft airframes and associated structures, working with a variety of advanced materials and techniques within a dedicated team environment in the North West province.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect aircraft primary and secondary structures for damage, corrosion, and fatigue using visual and non-destructive testing (NDT) methods.
• Perform repairs and modifications to aircraft airframes, wings, fuselage, and tail sections according to approved technical data and repair schemes.
• Fabricate and fit structural components using various materials, including aluminum alloys, composites, and steel.
• Read and interpret structural repair manuals, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Ensure all structural work is completed to the highest quality standards and complies with aviation regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment, adhering to all safety protocols.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience as an Aircraft Structures Technician or similar role.
• Proficiency in structural repair techniques for various aircraft types.
• Experience with NDT methods such as eddy current, ultrasonic, or dye penetrant testing is advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and structural repair manuals.
• Skilled in metal fabrication, composite repair, and riveting techniques.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and attention to detail in all aspects of work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for cross-training and skill development in advanced structural repair techniques.
• Exposure to a wide range of aircraft structures and materials.
• A supportive and safety-conscious work environment in Rustenburg .
• Potential for career advancement within the growing aviation sector of the North West province.