Senior Aviation Turbine Engine Technician — Lead Overhauls

Placements24; Durban; Vor Ort; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aviation Turbine Engine Technician for our client in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. You will maintain, troubleshoot, and overhaul turbine engines across various aircraft, ensuring airworthiness and performance. The role requires deep engine knowledge and hands-on expertise.

You will lead diagnostics, disassembly/reassembly, record-keeping, and compliance with aviation safety standards, mentoring junior staff and working in a dynamic MRO environment.

Qualifikationen

• Trade certificate in Aircraft Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience as an Aviation Turbine Engine Technician.
• Proven expertise with turbine engines (turboprop, turbofan).
• Ability to read and interpret complex manuals and drawings.
• Must possess or be eligible for Aviation Security clearance.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Durban.

Aufgaben

• Perform scheduled maintenance, inspections, and repairs on turbine engines according to manufacturer specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex engine malfunctions using diagnostic equipment and technical documentation.
• Conduct engine disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair, and reassembly during overhaul processes.
• Interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics to guide maintenance and repair activities.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance performed, including parts used, labor hours, and test results.
• Ensure compliance with all aviation safety regulations, company policies, and quality standards.
• Operate ground support equipment and test benches for engine testing and performance verification.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior technicians, fostering skill development and a strong safety culture.
• Adhere to strict workshop safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Kenntnisse

Aircraft maintenance

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Diagnostic tools

Ausbildung

Trade certificate in Aircraft Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Diagnostics tools

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aviation Turbine Engine Technician for our client in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. You will maintain, troubleshoot, and overhaul turbine engines across various aircraft, ensuring airworthiness and performance. The role requires deep engine knowledge and hands-on expertise.

You will lead diagnostics, disassembly/reassembly, record-keeping, and compliance with aviation safety standards, mentoring junior staff and working in a dynamic MRO environment.