Senior Aircraft Maintenance Tech — Lead Diagnostics & Safety

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career advancement

Continuous training

Modern facility

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aircraft Maintenance Technician in Rustenburg to ensure airworthiness and operational readiness. You will perform complex maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs in a state‑of‑the‑art facility, taking on a leadership role within a highly respected aviation organization.

The role focuses on hands‑on maintenance, mentoring juniors, and maintaining strict compliance with aviation regulations and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Valid Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) license or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years hands-on aircraft maintenance experience.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems, engines and structures.
• Familiar with aviation maintenance regulations and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, and repairs on aircraft airframes, engines, and associated systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, utilizing advanced diagnostic equipment.
• Interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and service bulletins to guide maintenance procedures.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with aviation regulations and company standards.
• Document all maintenance actions accurately in the aircraft logbooks and maintenance system.
• Mentor and guide junior technicians, fostering a culture of safety and quality workmanship.

Skills

AME license

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Problem solving

Diagnostic equipment

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aircraft Maintenance Technician in Rustenburg to ensure airworthiness and operational readiness. You will perform complex maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs in a state‑of‑the‑art facility, taking on a leadership role within a highly respected aviation organization.

The role focuses on hands‑on maintenance, mentoring juniors, and maintaining strict compliance with aviation regulations and safety standards.