Aviation Structural Mechanic - Airframe Repair & Inspection

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

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.