Aircraft Structures Technician — Inspections & Repairs

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

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