Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Structures

Job Description

Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form — from one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to over 4,500 employees and some 50 locations worldwide, spanning Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Government Services, FBO, Fixed and Rotary Wing Maintenance, and Staffing. Behind every seamless Jet Aviation experience is a team of dedicated professionals perfecting the art of flight — the craft that brings our customers’ journey to life, in the hangar, on the ground, and behind the scenes. Enabling global flight, with passion. Join Jet Aviation at our East Sale operation in Australia as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Structures , supporting the safe and reliable operation of Beechcraft King Air 350 aircraft within the B300 Program and other authorised aircraft. You will contribute to scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, structural inspections, flight-line support, and accurate technical documentation. Working alongside LAMEs, Crew Leaders, Quality and Aviation Safety teams, you will help maintain the highest standards of airworthiness, safety, quality, and customer service. Compensation: Annual salary AUD $103,200 plus superannuation, plus military bonus, plus relocation assistance. Your Responsibilities Carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in accordance with approved technical data, company procedures, and applicable airworthiness requirements. Support structural inspection, repair, servicing, and corrosion-control activities on Beechcraft King Air 350 and other authorised aircraft. Assist flight-line maintenance crews to maximise aircraft safety, availability, and operational readiness. Complete maintenance records, work orders, certifications, release notes, and component documentation accurately and on time. Undertake only tasks for which you are trained, competent, and authorised under the applicable maintenance procedures. Support compliance with Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, and other relevant technical requirements before their due dates. Assist LAMEs and authorised delegates with inspection, maintenance coordination, defect analysis, and technical investigations. Participate actively in the Quality and Safety Management System, including audits, investigations, human-factors activities, and continuous improvement. Maintain effective relationships with customers, colleagues, Crew Leaders, and operational stakeholders. Follow FOD control, tool-control, workplace health and safety, environmental, and aviation safety requirements. Check that ground-support equipment is serviceable and report defects or deficiencies through the appropriate process. Support aircraft towing, repositioning, refuelling, marshalling, washing, and associated maintenance activities when trained and authorised. Work with the Quality and Aviation Safety Manager to promote a strong “Safety First” culture across the technical workforce. Essential Requirements Certificate IV in Aeroskills, ideally with a Structures specialisation; Mechanical or Avionics specialisations may also be considered where relevant to the role. Practical knowledge of Part 145 maintenance organisation obligations and airworthiness requirements. Ability to understand and apply approved maintenance data, technical instructions, company procedures, and workplace protocols. Good English-language, written, numeracy, and communication skills. Strong commitment to aviation safety, quality, confidentiality, and accurate technical documentation. Ability to work flexibly, including in changing weather conditions and in a heavy-maintenance or flight-line environment. Eligibility to work in Australia and to meet applicable site, security, medical, and aviation requirements. Desirable Qualifications and Experience Experience supporting Beechcraft King Air 350 aircraft or comparable turboprop aircraft. Experience in aircraft structures maintenance, inspection, repair, or corrosion control. Familiarity with CAMO-approved technical data, maintenance records, defect reporting, and component traceability. Experience working in a Part 145, defence, government aviation, or other regulated maintenance environment. Relevant aviation maintenance approvals, licences, or additional type training. Why Jet Aviation? The opportunity to work on operational aircraft in a technically demanding and safety-critical environment. A culture grounded in Trust, Honesty, Alignment, and Transparency. The stability of being part of General Dynamics, a globally established aerospace and defence organisation. Access to a broad aviation network and potential long-term career development across Jet Aviation’s service lines and locations. A multicultural working environment with colleagues from many nationalities and professional backgrounds. The opportunity to contribute directly to aircraft availability, airworthiness, customer confidence, and safe flight operations. How to Apply Your application must consist of the following: Acknowledgement that you have a current legal right to work in Australia, and that you hold or are able to attain an ADF security clearance. A 1–2 page cover letter addressing your prior experience in the context of the accountable and responsible deliverables set out above. A copy of your updated CV. Please note: all current Jet Aviation employees need to apply via the Jet Aviation SuccessFactors Careers Portal. Pre-Employment Requirements As part of any selection process, applicants will be required to undertake and satisfy, at the company’s discretion, some or all of the following assessments/checks: Work entitlements with a right to work in the country relevant to the security and position needs. Pre-employment medical assessment, which will include a functional capacity and a drug and alcohol test. National Police/Criminal History Check. Practical Assessment. Numeracy and Literacy Assessment. Computer Skills Assessment. Qualification/License Verification. Working with Children & Young People (Blue Card) Verification. Right to Work in Australia Check. Directorship Check. If you are interested in a multicultural, challenging and innovative working environment and your profile matches our requirements, we are looking forward to receiving your online application in English.

Requirements

• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in accordance with approved technical data, company procedures, and applicable airworthiness requirements.
• Support structural inspection, repair, servicing, and corrosion-control activities on Beechcraft King Air 350 and other authorised aircraft.
• Assist flight-line maintenance crews to maximise aircraft safety, availability, and operational readiness.
• Complete maintenance records, work orders, certifications, release notes, and component documentation accurately and on time.
• Undertake only tasks for which you are trained, competent, and authorised under the applicable maintenance procedures.
• Support compliance with Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, and other relevant technical requirements before their due dates.
• Assist LAMEs and authorised delegates with inspection, maintenance coordination, defect analysis, and technical investigations.
• Participate actively in the Quality and Safety Management System, including audits, investigations, human-factors activities, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain effective relationships with customers, colleagues, Crew Leaders, and operational stakeholders.
• Follow FOD control, tool-control, workplace health and safety, environmental, and aviation safety requirements.
• Check that ground-support equipment is serviceable and report defects or deficiencies through the appropriate process.
• Support aircraft towing, repositioning, refuelling, marshalling, washing, and associated maintenance activities when trained and authorised.
• Work with the Quality and Aviation Safety Manager to promote a strong “Safety First” culture across the technical workforce.
• Certificate IV in Aeroskills, ideally with a Structures specialisation; Mechanical or Avionics specialisations may also be considered where relevant to the role.
• Practical knowledge of Part 145 maintenance organisation obligations and airworthiness requirements.
• Ability to understand and apply approved maintenance data, technical instructions, company procedures, and workplace protocols.
• Good English-language, written, numeracy, and communication skills.
• Strong commitment to aviation safety, quality, confidentiality, and accurate technical documentation.
• Ability to work flexibly, including in changing weather conditions and in a heavy-maintenance or flight-line environment.
• Eligibility to work in Australia and to meet applicable site, security, medical, and aviation requirements.
• Experience supporting Beechcraft King Air 350 aircraft or comparable turboprop aircraft.
• Experience in aircraft structures maintenance, inspection, repair, or corrosion control.
• Familiarity with CAMO-approved technical data, maintenance records, defect reporting, and component traceability.
• Experience working in a Part 145, defence, government aviation, or other regulated maintenance environment.
• Relevant aviation maintenance approvals, licences, or additional type training.