Senior Aircraft Structural Mechanic & Team Lead (Rustenburg)

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 540,000 - 780,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Lead Aircraft Structural Mechanic in Rustenburg to oversee complex structural repairs, direct a team of skilled mechanics, and ensure airworthiness. You will interpret repair manuals, drawings, and specifications, perform riveting, bonding, welding, and composite repair as needed, and mentor juniors in safety and quality.

This leadership role blends hands-on work with supervision in a modern facility, offering growth within a respected maintenance operation

Qualifications

• Certification in Aircraft Structural Repair or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 8 years in aircraft structural maintenance.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a team of aircraft structural mechanics in repairs, modifications, and inspections.
• Interpret manuals, drawings, and blueprints to execute repairs.
• Perform structural repairs on aluminum alloys, composites, and metals.
• Ensure compliance with data, specifications, and aviation regulations.
• Maintain records of repairs, modifications, and inspections.
• Provide training and guidance to team members.

Skills

Leadership

Aircraft structural repair

Interpret drawings

Metal/Composite repair

Safety regulations

Education

Certification in Aircraft Structural Repair

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Lead Aircraft Structural Mechanic in Rustenburg to oversee complex structural repairs, direct a team of skilled mechanics, and ensure airworthiness. You will interpret repair manuals, drawings, and specifications, perform riveting, bonding, welding, and composite repair as needed, and mentor juniors in safety and quality.

This leadership role blends hands-on work with supervision in a modern facility, offering growth within a respected maintenance operation