Aviation Mechanic (Structures)

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training opportunities

Stable employment

Well-equipped workshop

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, South Africa, is seeking an skilled Aviation Mechanic focusing on aircraft structures. You will maintain airframes, repair, modify, and inspect fuselages, wings and control surfaces to uphold airworthiness.

The role requires reading blueprints and repair manuals, working with sheet metal and composites, and adhering to aviation regulations. Join a team in a safe, well-equipped workshop and contribute to ongoing maintenance and safety across a range of aircraft.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Aviation Mechanic with a focus on structural repairs.
• Ability to read and interpret structural repair manuals, blueprints, and drawings.
• Skilled in sheet metal work, composite repair, and airframe structures.
• Familiarity with aviation regulations and safety standards.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural repairs, modifications, and inspections on fuselages, wings, and control surfaces.
• Interpret and apply technical data, blueprints, and repair schemes.
• Fabricate, fit, and install structural components and hardware.
• Document all work in maintenance logs and records.
• Follow safety procedures and use proper PPE.
• Collaborate with engineers and maintenance staff to resolve issues.
• Operate specialized tools and equipment for structural repairs.

Skills

Aviation maintenance

Structural repairs

Blueprint interpretation

Sheet metal work

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Aviation Mechanic specializing in aircraft structures to join their maintenance team in Klerksdorp. This role is essential for maintaining the structural integrity and airworthiness of aircraft, involving the repair, modification, and inspection of airframes. You will work with a variety of aircraft types, ensuring all structural work meets stringent safety standards and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, possesses excellent hands-on skills, and is committed to upholding the highest levels of safety in the aviation industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural repairs, modifications, and inspections on aircraft fuselages, wings, and control surfaces.
• Interpret and apply technical data, blueprints, and repair schemes.
• Fabricate, fit, and install structural components and hardware.
• Document all work performed accurately in maintenance logs and records.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures and utilize appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Collaborate with engineers and other maintenance personnel to resolve structural issues.
• Operate specialized tools and equipment required for structural repairs.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Aviation Mechanic with a focus on structural repairs.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting structural repair manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Skilled in sheet metal work, composite repair, and general airframe structures.
• Familiarity with relevant aviation regulations and standards.
• Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a workshop environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for skill development and training in advanced structural repair techniques.
• Stable employment within the growing aviation sector.
• Safe and well-equipped workshop facilities.
• Contribution to maintaining the safety and airworthiness of aircraft.