Senior Aircraft Structures Mechanic - Lead Repairs

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Ongoing structural repair training

Hangar facility in Cape Town

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks an experienced Senior Aircraft Mechanic focused on structural repairs to join our aircraft maintenance operations. You will lead major repair tasks, mentor junior mechanics, and uphold safety and quality standards to ensure fleet integrity.

The role requires a recognized Aircraft Maintenance Technician qualification with at least 7 years in aircraft structural maintenance, plus strong knowledge of metals and composites and SRMs interpretation.

Qualifications

• Must have recognized Aircraft Maintenance Technician qualification or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in aircraft structural maintenance.
• Extensive knowledge of aircraft metals and composite repair techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret SRMs and technical drawings.
• Experience leading repair projects and mentoring team members.
• Willingness to work shifts and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform major and minor structural repairs on airframes, including fuselage, wings, and control surfaces.
• Inspect for damage, corrosion and fatigue; develop repair plans.
• Operate and maintain tools for metal and composite repairs.
• Supervise junior mechanics on structural tasks, ensuring safety and quality.
• Maintain documentation of repairs, modifications and inspections.
• Collaborate with engineering and QA on complex structural issues and approvals.

Skills

Structural repair expertise

Team leadership

Mentoring

Education

Aircraft Maintenance Technician qualification

Tools

SRMs interpretation

Technical drawings

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks an experienced Senior Aircraft Mechanic focused on structural repairs to join our aircraft maintenance operations. You will lead major repair tasks, mentor junior mechanics, and uphold safety and quality standards to ensure fleet integrity.

The role requires a recognized Aircraft Maintenance Technician qualification with at least 7 years in aircraft structural maintenance, plus strong knowledge of metals and composites and SRMs interpretation.