Senior Aircraft Maintenance Lead - Avionics & Systems

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aircraft Maintenance Technician based in Pietermaritzburg to lead maintenance, inspections and repairs on a diverse fleet. You will ensure airworthiness and regulatory compliance while mentoring junior technicians in a safety-focused aviation environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on maintenance experience, SACAA certification, and the ability to read schematics and manuals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician.
• Experience maintaining various aircraft types or a specific type.
• Valid SACAA license or certification.
• Ability to read schematics and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, and repairs on aircraft systems (airframe, engine, avionics).
• Troubleshoot and diagnose complex technical issues with accuracy.
• Interpret manuals, drawings, and service bulletins to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Document maintenance activities in aircraft logbooks and records.
• Supervise and mentor junior technicians; support safety initiatives.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Education

SACAA license / certification

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aircraft Maintenance Technician based in Pietermaritzburg to lead maintenance, inspections and repairs on a diverse fleet. You will ensure airworthiness and regulatory compliance while mentoring junior technicians in a safety-focused aviation environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on maintenance experience, SACAA certification, and the ability to read schematics and manuals.