Senior Turbine Engine Powerplant Technician | MRO Expert

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 750,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical aid

Retirement fund provisions

Ongoing training and development

Generous annual leave and sick leave

Premier aviation engine facility in,ංS

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Aircraft Powerplant Technician with turbine engine expertise for our Soweto facility in Gauteng. The role focuses on maintenance, repair, and overhaul of turbine engines to meet safety and performance standards.

The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of direct turbine engine experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read complex engine data and manuals. The position supports ongoing training and development in a premier aviation maintenance environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years hands-on turbine engine experience.
• Deep knowledge of jet engine mechanics, operation, and troubleshooting.
• Experience reading engine manuals, schematics, and data.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, diagnostics and maintenance on turbine engines.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul engine components per specs.
• Remove/install components and conduct major overhauls.
• Use diagnostic software and special tooling for engine maintenance.
• Record maintenance actions, parts used and hours accurately.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance during all activities.
• Collaborate with engineering on complex issues and improvements.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.

Skills

Turbine engine experience

Troubleshooting

Engine testing

Teamwork

Education

Aircraft Engineering qualification or Powerplant Technology apprenticeship

Tools

Engine diagnostic equipment

Specialized tooling

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Aircraft Powerplant Technician with turbine engine expertise for our Soweto facility in Gauteng. The role focuses on maintenance, repair, and overhaul of turbine engines to meet safety and performance standards.

The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of direct turbine engine experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read complex engine data and manuals. The position supports ongoing training and development in a premier aviation maintenance environment.