Aviation Structures Technician — MRO Contract

Placements24

Soweto

On-site

ZAR 207,000 - 289,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Aircraft Structures Technician to perform repairs and modifications on aircraft structures within a busy MRO facility in Soweto, Gauteng. You will work with sheet metal, composites, and structural components, ensuring adherence to SRMs, drawings, and safety regulations.

The role requires apprenticeship completion and at least 3 years of hands-on experience, with the ability to read repair manuals, perform SRM tasks, and collaborate across shifts to maintain

Qualifications

Completed apprenticeship or vocational training in Aircraft Structures, Sheet Metal, or related trade.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting SRMs and engineering drawings.
Hands-on experience with aircraft sheet metal and composites.
Experience in MRO or manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with aviation safety regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

Repair and modify aircraft primary and secondary structures (fuselage, wings, control surfaces).
Fabricate and install structural components via sheet metal techniques (riveting, drilling, forming).
Perform SRM interpretation and engineering drawing interpretation accurately.
Conduct visual inspections and NDT as required to assess condition.
Ensure compliance with manufacturer, SACAA, and company standards; document actions.

Skills

Aircraft structures

Sheet metal

Composite repairs

Engineering drawings

NDT inspections

Education

Apprenticeship in Aircraft Structures

Job description

The role requires apprenticeship completion and at least 3 years of hands-on experience, with the ability to read repair manuals, perform SRM tasks, and collaborate across shifts to maintain

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