Aviation Maintenance Technician — Hybrid Role & Training

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training & type-rating

Hybrid work

Tool allowance

Uniform provided

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Aircraft Maintenance Technician to join our client’s Rustenburg operations. You will perform routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and repairs on airframes, engines, and related systems to ensure airworthiness and flight safety.

The role requires a relevant trade qualification, at least three years of hands-on experience, strong diagnostic abilities, and the ability to work with remote engineering support as needed.

Qualifications

• Relevant trade qualification or certification in Aircraft Maintenance.
• Minimum of 3 years hands-on aircraft maintenance experience.
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Good understanding of aviation regulations and maintenance best practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, and repairs on aircraft airframes, engines, and systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues using manuals and diagnostic equipment.
• Perform servicing, lubrication, and component replacements per schedules.
• Document all maintenance activities and corrective actions accurately in logbooks.
• Collaborate with flight crews and management to address maintenance concerns promptly.
• Ensure compliance with aviation safety regulations and company procedures.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Reading schematics

Team collaboration

Education

Aircraft Maintenance Certification

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Aircraft Maintenance Technician to join our client’s Rustenburg operations. You will perform routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and repairs on airframes, engines, and related systems to ensure airworthiness and flight safety.

The role requires a relevant trade qualification, at least three years of hands-on experience, strong diagnostic abilities, and the ability to work with remote engineering support as needed.