Heavy Aircraft Maintenance Tech – On-Call & Career Growth

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Paid leave

Type-specific training

Overtime pay

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking qualified Aircraft Maintenance Technicians to join our client’s expanding MRO facility in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, SA. You will perform maintenance on heavy aircraft, diagnose faults, and ensure work complies with SACAA regulations and airworthiness standards.

Strong knowledge of engines, airframes, hydraulics, and electrical systems, plus reading manuals and schematics, is required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Aircraft Maintenance Technician with SACAA license or equivalent AME license.
• Experience working on heavy aircraft types (airliners/large transports).
• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems: engines, airframes, landing gear, avionics, electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance inspections and servicing on heavy aircraft.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Carry out structural repairs and modifications as required.
• Interpret manuals, blueprints, and schematics to perform tasks.
• Complete maintenance documentation accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance with aviation safety regulations and company procedures.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure efficient workflow.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment; participate in on-call rotations as needed.

Skills

Heavy aircraft knowledge

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Safety compliance

English communication

Education

SACAA license

Equivalent international AME license

Job description

Placements24 is seeking qualified Aircraft Maintenance Technicians to join our client’s expanding MRO facility in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, SA. You will perform maintenance on heavy aircraft, diagnose faults, and ensure work complies with SACAA regulations and airworthiness standards.

Strong knowledge of engines, airframes, hydraulics, and electrical systems, plus reading manuals and schematics, is required.