Senior Aircraft Structures Mechanic – Aluminum & Composites

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

On-the-job training

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking an experienced Aircraft Structures Mechanic to inspect, repair and fabricate aircraft structural components, ensuring airworthiness and safety.

The role requires at least 5 years in aircraft structures, the ability to read SRMs and drawings, and proficiency with precision measuring tools and hand/power tools. Work will involve aluminum, composites, and honeycomb structures in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Technical qualification in Aircraft Structures, Sheet Metal Fabrication, or related trade.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Aircraft Structures Mechanic.
• Ability to read SRMs, engineering drawings and technical specs.
• Proficiency with precision measuring and hand/power tools.
• Strong commitment to aviation safety and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Inspect aircraft structures for damage, corrosion, and fatigue.
• Repair, modify and replace components following approved data.
• Fabricate structural parts from sheet metal and composites.
• Interpret SRMs, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
• Ensure airworthiness and regulatory compliance; maintain records.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Technical qualification in Aircraft Structures or Sheet Metal Fabrication

Tools

Precision measuring tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking an experienced Aircraft Structures Mechanic to inspect, repair and fabricate aircraft structural components, ensuring airworthiness and safety.

The role requires at least 5 years in aircraft structures, the ability to read SRMs and drawings, and proficiency with precision measuring tools and hand/power tools. Work will involve aluminum, composites, and honeycomb structures in a challenging environment.