Senior A&P Technician - Airframe & Powerplant, Growth Path

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Career advancement

Pietermaritzburg- based stability

Job summary

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Senior Aircraft Maintenance Technician with 5+ years of hands-on AMT experience, focusing on airframe and powerplant systems. You will perform complex maintenance, diagnose faults, and ensure airworthiness while maintaining meticulous records.

The role requires reading manuals, schematics, and drawings, and mentoring junior staff in a safety‑driven, collaborative environment. A&P license or equivalent certification is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience as Aircraft Maintenance Technician with airframe/powerplant focus.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills on complex aircraft systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on airframes and powerplants per manufacturer specs and regs.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and system faults using manuals and diagnostic tools.
• Perform engine maintenance, structural repairs, and component replacements with precision.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records in compliance with aviation regulations.
• Mentor junior technicians and collaborate with flight crews and QA teams.

Job description

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Senior Aircraft Maintenance Technician with 5+ years of hands-on AMT experience, focusing on airframe and powerplant systems. You will perform complex maintenance, diagnose faults, and ensure airworthiness while maintaining meticulous records.

The role requires reading manuals, schematics, and drawings, and mentoring junior staff in a safety‑driven, collaborative environment. A&P license or equivalent certification is essential.