Senior Aircraft Maintenance Lead — AOG & Diagnostics

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive remuneration package

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development & type rating

Employee well-being culture

Annual leave and sick leave

Travel discounts

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aircraft Maintenance Technician to join our Pietermaritzburg team. You will oversee maintenance across diverse aircraft types, ensuring airworthiness, regulatory compliance, and record accuracy.

The role requires an AME license (or equivalent), 5+ years in a senior capacity, and strong diagnostics. You’ll work on-site with occasional remote collaboration on complex projects, contributing to safety and operational excellence.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 5 years in a senior or lead capacity as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician.
• Valid Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) license or equivalent certification.
• Deep knowledge of airframe and engine systems, including avionics and powerplants.

Aufgaben

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on various aircraft types in line with manuals and manufacturer guidelines.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.
• Conduct inspections and tests to ensure airworthiness and regulatory compliance.
• Repair, replace, and overhaul aircraft components and systems.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs using digital and paper systems.
• Collaborate with engineering and QA to resolve issues and implement improvements.
• Mentor junior technicians and uphold safety protocols.
• Participate in on-call rotations for AOG situations.

Kenntnisse

Aircraft maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Ausbildung

AME license or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Technical manuals & schematics

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aircraft Maintenance Technician to join our Pietermaritzburg team. You will oversee maintenance across diverse aircraft types, ensuring airworthiness, regulatory compliance, and record accuracy.

The role requires an AME license (or equivalent), 5+ years in a senior capacity, and strong diagnostics. You’ll work on-site with occasional remote collaboration on complex projects, contributing to safety and operational excellence.