Aircraft Structures Technician — Hands-on Growth & Overtime

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 340,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime potential

Medical aid

Skills development

Aircraft exposure

Pension fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Aircraft Structures Technician in Paarl, Western Cape. The role covers repairs, modifications, and inspections of aircraft structures, requiring skill with metals and composites and adherence to aviation safety standards.

The position emphasizes reading engineering drawings, performing NDT when needed, and maintaining thorough maintenance records while working with cross-functional teams and contributing to fleet airworthiness.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in aircraft structures is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in aircraft structural repair and maintenance.
• Familiarity with SACAA regulations and safe maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs, modifications, and maintenance on aircraft structures (fuselage, wings, control surfaces, etc.).
• Interpret structural repair manuals, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Identify, assess, and document structural damage or defects.
• Fabricate and fit replacement parts for structural components.
• Work with metals and composites; perform NDT as required.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Structural repair

Reading blueprints

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Trade qualification

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Aircraft Structures Technician in Paarl, Western Cape. The role covers repairs, modifications, and inspections of aircraft structures, requiring skill with metals and composites and adherence to aviation safety standards.

The position emphasizes reading engineering drawings, performing NDT when needed, and maintaining thorough maintenance records while working with cross-functional teams and contributing to fleet airworthiness.