Senior Aircraft Structures Technician — Lead Repairs & NDT

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 460,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Generous leave allowances

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Aircraft Structures Technician for an aviation maintenance client in Rustenburg, North West. The role focuses on structural repairs, modifications, and overhauls to ensure airworthiness and safety.

The ideal candidate holds a recognized trade qualification in aircraft structures or metal fabrication with 5+ years of experience, skilled in sheet metal, riveting, welding, and NDT, and will supervise junior technicians while collaborating with engineering and QA teams.

Qualifications

• A recognized trade qualification in aircraft structures, metal fabrication, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in aircraft structural repair and maintenance.
• Experience with aluminum alloys, composites, and specialty metals.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural repairs, modifications, and enhancements on various aircraft types.
• Inspect structures for damage, corrosion, and fatigue using NDT and visual methods.
• Fabricate and fit structural components with precise measurements.
• Interpret engineering drawings and repair schemes accurately.
• Document repair activities, materials, processes, and inspection results.
• Collaborate with engineering and QA to meet airworthiness standards.
• Supervise junior technicians and ensure timely completion of tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Manual dexterity

Communication skills

Education

Trade qualification in aircraft structures

Tools

Sheet metal fabrication

Riveting

Welding (aerospace)

Blueprint interpretation

NDT methods

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Aircraft Structures Technician for an aviation maintenance client in Rustenburg, North West. The role focuses on structural repairs, modifications, and overhauls to ensure airworthiness and safety.

The ideal candidate holds a recognized trade qualification in aircraft structures or metal fabrication with 5+ years of experience, skilled in sheet metal, riveting, welding, and NDT, and will supervise junior technicians while collaborating with engineering and QA teams.