Senior Aircraft Structures Technician

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary bonus

Fully remote work

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development allowance

Access to advanced digital tools

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a leading aviation services provider to recruit a Senior Aircraft Structures Technician for a fully remote role. You will oversee structural repairs, review schemes to OEM standards, and guide on-site teams via virtual support.

The position emphasizes metallurgy, composites, SRMs, and NDT knowledge while maintaining thorough documentation. The role requires a trade qualification in Aircraft Structures with at least six years of hands-on experience, and strong

Qualifications

• 6+ years hands-on Aircraft Structures experience with increasing responsibility.
• Expertise in metal, composite, and bonded structures.
• Ability to interpret SRMs, drawings, and specs.
• Experience with NDT methods and structural integrity assessments.
• Proven remote collaboration and communication skills.
• Fluent documentation of inspections and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote technical assistance and troubleshooting for complex structural issues.
• Review and approve structural repair schemes per OEM and regulatory standards.
• Develop work instructions and documentation for on-site technicians.
• Analyze NDT reports and recommend repairs.
• Collaborate virtually with design engineers and maintenance teams.
• Maintain records of inspections, repairs, and modifications.

Skills

Aircraft Structures repair

NDT methods

SRM interpretation

Remote collaboration

Engineering drawings

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Trade qualification in Aircraft Structures

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Aircraft Structures Technician to join their remote engineering support team. This role is designed for an expert in aircraft structural repair and maintenance, providing essential remote oversight and technical guidance. You will be instrumental in ensuring the structural integrity and airworthiness of a fleet of aircraft by diagnosing issues, developing repair strategies, and supporting on-site teams through virtual means. This position demands a deep understanding of metallurgy, composite materials, and structural repair techniques, fostering a culture of safety and excellence in aviation maintenance from a distance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide remote technical assistance and troubleshooting for complex structural issues encountered during maintenance.
• Review and approve structural repair schemes, ensuring compliance with OEM specifications and regulatory standards.
• Develop detailed work instructions and support documentation for structural repair tasks performed by on-site technicians.
• Analyze non-destructive testing (NDT) reports and recommend appropriate structural repairs.
• Collaborate virtually with design engineers and maintenance teams to resolve emergent structural discrepancies.
• Maintain comprehensive records of all structural inspections, repairs, and modifications performed.

Requirements

• Trade qualification or certification in Aircraft Structures or a related aerospace discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience as an Aircraft Structures Technician, with increasing responsibility.
• Expertise in repairing and maintaining aircraft structures, including metal, composite, and bonded structures.
• Proficiency in interpreting structural repair manuals (SRMs), engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Experience with various NDT methods and understanding of their application in structural integrity assessments.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, adapted for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for project completion bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Allowance for professional development, including advanced structural repair certifications.
• Access to advanced digital tools for remote technical support and collaboration.
• Opportunities for growth within a leading aviation services provider.