Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Structures

Job Description

About the Company Since 1967, Jet Aviation has grown from one hangar in Basel, Switzerland to over 4,500 employees across some 50 locations worldwide. Its services span aircraft management, aircraft sales, charter, completions, government services, FBO, fixed and rotary wing maintenance, and staffing. Jet Aviation is part of General Dynamics. Role Overview Join Jet Aviation at its 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 and the Quality and Aviation Safety teams, you will help maintain the highest standards of airworthiness, safety, quality and customer service. Remuneration: annual salary AUD 103,200 plus superannuation, plus military bonus, plus relocation assistance. Key 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. Requirements 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 written English, 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. Licences & Qualifications Certificate IV in Aeroskills, ideally with a Structures specialisation; Mechanical or Avionics specialisations may also be considered where relevant. Desirable: relevant aviation maintenance approvals, licences or additional type training. Experience Desirable: experience supporting Beechcraft King Air 350 aircraft or comparable turboprop aircraft. Desirable: experience in aircraft structures maintenance, inspection, repair or corrosion control. Desirable: familiarity with CAMO-approved technical data, maintenance records, defect reporting and component traceability. Desirable: experience in a Part 145, defence, government aviation or other regulated maintenance environment. What We Offer 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 Applications must consist of the following: Acknowledgement that you have a current legal right to work in Australia and hold, or are able to attain, an Australian Defence Force security clearance. A one to two page cover letter addressing prior experience in the context of the deliverables set out above. A copy of your updated CV. Applications should be submitted online in English. Current Jet Aviation employees must apply via the Jet Aviation SuccessFactors careers portal. Additional Information Pre-employment requirements: as part of the selection process, applicants will be required to undertake and satisfy, at the company's discretion, some or all of the following - work entitlements and right to work in the relevant country for the security and position needs; a pre-employment medical assessment including functional capacity and a drug and alcohol test; a national police/criminal history check; a practical assessment; numeracy and literacy assessment; computer skills assessment; qualification and licence verification; Working with Children and Young People (Blue Card) verification; a right to work in Australia check; and a directorship check.

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.
• 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 written English, 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.
• Certificate IV in Aeroskills, ideally with a Structures specialisation; Mechanical or Avionics specialisations may also be considered where relevant.
• Desirable: relevant aviation maintenance approvals, licences or additional type training.
• Desirable: experience supporting Beechcraft King Air 350 aircraft or comparable turboprop aircraft.
• Desirable: experience in aircraft structures maintenance, inspection, repair or corrosion control.
• Desirable: familiarity with CAMO-approved technical data, maintenance records, defect reporting and component traceability.
• Desirable: experience in a Part 145, defence, government aviation or other regulated maintenance environment.