Senior Aircraft Structures Mechanic - Pretoria (Contract)

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 248,000 - 386,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a skilled Aircraft Structures Mechanic to ensure the structural integrity of aircraft, inspecting, repairing and modifying airframes using aluminum, composites, and other aircraft-grade metals.

The role requires interpreting drawings, working with various materials, following maintenance manuals, and maintaining accurate repair records. This contract position offers an hourly rate and potential for extended engagement.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in aircraft structures or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years in aircraft structural repair and maintenance.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural inspections to identify damage, corrosion, and fatigue in aircraft airframes.
• Execute repairs and modifications to aircraft structures according to approved data and drawings.
• Work with aluminum, steel, composites and honeycomb materials.
• Fabricate and install structural components as required.
• Use sheet metal, riveting, welding, and composite repair tools as needed.
• Maintain records of repairs and modifications in accordance with standards.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to ensure high quality work.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean work environment.

Skills

Aircraft structures repair

Sheet metal fabrication

Riveting

Reading engineering drawings

Quality workmanship

Education

Trade qualification

Aircraft maintenance apprenticeship

Tools

Sheet metal tools

Welding equipment

Composite repair tools

NDT inspection basics

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a skilled Aircraft Structures Mechanic to ensure the structural integrity of aircraft, inspecting, repairing and modifying airframes using aluminum, composites, and other aircraft-grade metals.

The role requires interpreting drawings, working with various materials, following maintenance manuals, and maintaining accurate repair records. This contract position offers an hourly rate and potential for extended engagement.