Structures Technician - Aerospace

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Comprehensive medical coverage and退休福利

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a skilled Structures Technician to join our aviation maintenance facility. You will perform repairs, modifications and inspections on aircraft structures using a variety of materials, including aluminum, composites and steel, ensuring airworthiness and safety.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, fabricating and installing components, and documenting actions accurately while adhering to safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an aircraft structures technician or in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of aircraft structural repair techniques and materials.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural repairs on aircraft airframes according to approved technical data, blueprints, and repair schemes.
• Conduct detailed inspections of aircraft structures to identify damage, corrosion, or fatigue.
• Work with a range of materials including aluminum alloys, composite materials, and specialized aerospace metals.
• Fabricate, fit, and install structural components and parts.
• Use precision measuring instruments to ensure accuracy in repairs and installations.
• Interpret engineering drawings, repair manuals, and technical specifications.
• Document all repair actions, inspections, and modifications accurately in the required formats.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations and company procedures.
• Assist in the assessment of structural integrity for maintenance and overhaul tasks.
• Collaborate with engineers and other technicians to resolve structural repair challenges.

Skills

Aircraft structural repair techniques

Reading blueprints and engineeringdraw

Attention to detail

Education

Trade qualification or certification in aircraft structures maintenance

Tools

Sheet metal tools

Composite repair equipment

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

About the Role

A dynamic and growing aviation maintenance facility located in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a skilled Structures Technician to join their dedicated team. Our client specializes in the repair and maintenance of aircraft airframes, and this role is fundamental to ensuring the structural integrity and airworthiness of the aircraft they service. You will be responsible for performing repairs, modifications, and inspections on aircraft structures, working with a variety of materials including composites, aluminum, and steel. This position offers a challenging and rewarding career in the vibrant aviation hub of Richards Bay, contributing directly to flight safety and operational reliability in South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural repairs on aircraft airframes according to approved technical data, blueprints, and repair schemes.


• Conduct detailed inspections of aircraft structures to identify damage, corrosion, or fatigue.


• Work with a range of materials including aluminum alloys, composite materials, and specialized aerospace metals.


• Fabricate, fit, and install structural components and parts.


• Use precision measuring instruments to ensure accuracy in repairs and installations.


• Interpret engineering drawings, repair manuals, and technical specifications.


• Document all repair actions, inspections, and modifications accurately in the required formats.


• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations and company procedures.


• Assist in the assessment of structural integrity for maintenance and overhaul tasks.


• Collaborate with engineers and other technicians to resolve structural repair challenges.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an aircraft structures technician or in a similar role.


• Strong understanding of aircraft structural repair techniques and materials.


• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals.


• Proficiency in using sheet metal tools, composite repair equipment, and precision measuring instruments.


• Knowledge of aviation safety standards and practices.


• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.


• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a demanding environment.


• Relevant trade qualification or certification in aircraft structures maintenance is preferred.


• Willingness to work shifts as required to meet operational demands in Richards Bay.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary package, comprehensive medical coverage, and retirement benefits.


• Opportunities for further training and development in specialized structural repair techniques are available.


• The role is based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, providing a great opportunity to work in a key coastal industrial area.


• Join a team committed to excellence in aerospace engineering and maintenance.