Aircraft Structures Technician — MRO Hands-On Specialist

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Paid leave

Overtime pay

Training and advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Aircraft Structures Technician for a hands-on role in East London, Eastern Cape. You will inspect airframes, fabricate parts, and perform repairs to airworthiness standards in a modern MRO hangar.

The role requires 3–5 years of hands-on experience, sheet metal and composite repair skills, and the ability to read technical drawings. On-site work with safety at the forefront.

Candidates must have a valid SA work right and a recognised aviation certification.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as an Aircraft Structures Technician, Sheet Metal Worker, or equivalent certification from a recognised aviation training institution.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of hands-on experience working as an aircraft structures technician in an MRO or manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with airframe structures and related components; ability to read and interpret technical manuals, drawings and maintenance orders.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural inspections and assess required repairs on aircraft airframes.
• Fabricate and repair structural components using sheet metal, composites and approved materials.
• Install, align, and fit structural parts ensuring adherence to specifications.
• Work from technical manuals, blueprints, engineering drawings, and work orders to complete tasks.
• Operate tools such as sheet metal brakes, shears, drills, and riveting equipment.

Skills

Aircraft structures

Sheet metal fabrication

Composite repair

Engineering drawings

Education

Aircraft Structures Technician qualification

Sheet metal worker certification

Tools

Sheet metal brakes

Riveting equipment

Drills

Forming tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Aircraft Structures Technician for a hands-on role in East London, Eastern Cape. You will inspect airframes, fabricate parts, and perform repairs to airworthiness standards in a modern MRO hangar.

The role requires 3–5 years of hands-on experience, sheet metal and composite repair skills, and the ability to read technical drawings. On-site work with safety at the forefront.

Candidates must have a valid SA work right and a recognised aviation certification.