Junior Aircraft Engineer — Hands-On Aviation Training

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-the-job training

Mentorship

Aviation projects

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, invites a motivated Junior Aircraft Engineer to join our technical team. This entry-level role supports senior engineers in designing, maintaining, and testing aircraft systems, providing hands-on experience and mentorship in aviation engineering.

You will gain exposure to aircraft components, planning maintenance programs, and technical documentation while developing skills for future specialization within aerospace engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Basic understanding of aircraft systems and principles of flight.
• Familiarity with CAD software and engineering analysis tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and take direction.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in the design and development of aircraft components and systems.
• Support the planning and execution of aircraft maintenance and modification programs.
• Conduct technical research and analysis to support engineering decisions.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations under supervision.
• Participate in testing and validation of aircraft systems and components.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to resolve engineering-related issues.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team player

Communication skills

Problem solving

Collision of ideas

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, invites a motivated Junior Aircraft Engineer to join our technical team. This entry-level role supports senior engineers in designing, maintaining, and testing aircraft systems, providing hands-on experience and mentorship in aviation engineering.

You will gain exposure to aircraft components, planning maintenance programs, and technical documentation while developing skills for future specialization within aerospace engineering.