Senior Aircraft Structures Technician — Hybrid Role & Leadership

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Training & development

Medical aid & retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a Senior Aircraft Structures Technician to ensure the structural integrity of aircraft through inspection, repair, and fabrication of airframe components. You will lead by example, guiding junior technicians and upholding safety and quality standards in a demanding aviation maintenance environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on structural repair, adherence to manuals, and collaboration with a skilled team.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as an Aircraft Structural Repairer or equivalent.
• At least 7 years of experience in aircraft structural maintenance.
• Expertise in sheet metal work, composite repair, and bonding.
• Ability to read and interpret aircraft structural repair manuals and blueprints.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities for junior technicians.

Responsibilities

• Inspect aircraft structures for damage, corrosion, and fatigue.
• Perform repairs and modifications to airframes per approved methods.
• Fabricate and fit structural components from sheet metal and composites.
• Interpret engineering drawings and blueprints for repairs.
• Supervise and mentor junior technicians, ensuring safety and quality.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.

Skills

Sheet metal work

Composite repair

Bonding techniques

Reading blueprints

Aviation safety

Leadership

Education

Trade qualification as Aircraft Structural Repairer

Job description

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a Senior Aircraft Structures Technician to ensure the structural integrity of aircraft through inspection, repair, and fabrication of airframe components. You will lead by example, guiding junior technicians and upholding safety and quality standards in a demanding aviation maintenance environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on structural repair, adherence to manuals, and collaboration with a skilled team.