Senior Fixed-Wing Aircraft Maintenance Lead – Midrand

Placements24; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development and type-rat­

Paid annual and sick leave

Travel benefits

Job summary

Placements24 in Midrand, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with strong hands-on fixed-wing experience to maintain airworthiness and ensure operational efficiency. This on-site role focuses on safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

You will lead diagnostics, complex maintenance, and documentation, while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with flight operations. Required qualifications include a Diploma/Degree in Aeronautical Engineering and CAA certification,

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent.
• CAA certification or equivalent international accreditation.
• Minimum of 7 years of hands-on fixed-wing aircraft maintenance experience.
• Experience with commercial airliners and general aviation aircraft.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on fixed-wing aircraft following manuals and regulations.
• Diagnose and rectify complex faults to maximize aircraft availability.
• Inspect, service, and repair aircraft systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and avionics.
• Interpret technical documentation and schematics to guide procedures.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with aviation safety regulations and company policies.
• Participate in troubleshooting and incident investigations.
• Coordinate maintenance with flight crews and operations.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Troubleshooting

Fault diagnosis

Documentation

Team leadership

Education

Diploma or Degree in Aeronautical Engineering

CAA certification

Job description

Placements24 in Midrand, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with strong hands-on fixed-wing experience to maintain airworthiness and ensure operational efficiency. This on-site role focuses on safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

You will lead diagnostics, complex maintenance, and documentation, while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with flight operations. Required qualifications include a Diploma/Degree in Aeronautical Engineering and CAA certification,