Aircraft Structures Technician — Precision Repairs & Inspections

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Modern facilities

Training & development

Annual leave

Pension fund

Employee well-being

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks an experienced Aircraft Structures Technician to maintain aircraft airframes, including fuselage, wings, and control surfaces. You will inspect, repair and modify structures in accordance with technical data and company procedures, using a range of hand and power tools.

The role requires at least 5 years hands-on experience, a relevant trade qualification, and ability to read engineering drawings.

Qualifications

• A relevant trade qualification (e.g., NQF Level 4 in Aircraft Metalwork/Structures) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience as an Aircraft Structures Technician.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, repair manuals, and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, repairs, and modifications to aircraft structures, including fuselage, wings, and control surfaces.
• Identify and assess damage to aircraft structures, determining the appropriate repair methods.
• Execute structural repairs in accordance with approved technical data, repair schemes, and company procedures.
• Fabricate and install structural components, using various hand and power tools.
• Work with a range of materials including aluminum alloys, composites, and other specialized aircraft materials.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all structural maintenance and repair activities performed.
• Collaborate effectively with other maintenance personnel, engineers, and quality assurance teams.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with civil aviation regulations and company safety policies.
• Adhere to workshop safety regulations and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Participate in scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks as required.

Skills

Aircraft structures experience

Reading engineering drawings

Sheet metal work

Riveting

Teamwork

Education

NQF Level 4 in Aircraft Metalwork/Structures

Tools

Sheet metal tools

Riveting tools

Composite repair techniques

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks an experienced Aircraft Structures Technician to maintain aircraft airframes, including fuselage, wings, and control surfaces. You will inspect, repair and modify structures in accordance with technical data and company procedures, using a range of hand and power tools.

The role requires at least 5 years hands-on experience, a relevant trade qualification, and ability to read engineering drawings.