Aircraft Engine Maintenance Technician PT6

TAE Aerospace group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defence Reservist Leave

Wellbeing Program

Flexible Working Arrangements

Career development opportunities

Job summary

TAE Aerospace is seeking a highly motivated Maintenance Technician to join our Adelaide Airport team to perform heavy maintenance on PT6 gas turbine engines. You will work in accordance with OEM documentation and airworthiness requirements, recording progress in our ERP system and worksheets.

The role emphasises safety, accuracy, and teamwork to meet customer needs. Ideal candidates will have PT6 engine maintenance experience, knowledge of engine strip, inspection and assembly, and familiarity

Qualifications

• PT6 engine maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of engine strip, detailed inspection and assembly.
• Experience with OEM documentation and airworthiness rules.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals.
• Maintain documentation using maintenance worksheets.
• Commitment to safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy engine maintenance on PT6 gas turbine engines.
• Follow OEM docs and airworthiness requirements.
• Record job progress using ERP and worksheets.
• Identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area free of FOD.
• Prioritise personal and team safety.
• Collaborate to meet customer delivery goals.

Skills

PT6 engine maintenance

Engine strip & assembly

Airworthiness knowledge

Reading technical manuals

Documentation & worksheets

Safety awareness

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Aircraft Engine Maintenance Technician PT6

Posted: 21/08/2026

Closing Date: 21/09/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Job Category: PT6 Engines

About Us

TAE Aerospace is a global aerospace company providing maintenance services for some of the most powerful, exciting and important defence and commercial aircraft platforms in the world. We are also proud of our encouraging and supportive team environment that ensures we all work together within a genuine high-performance culture. Proudly a Gold Member of the Australia Defence Force Reserves and Employer Support Program and promote the recruitment of Reservists and Veterans into all roles.

TAE is part of the ASDAM Group and is a leading sovereign defence, advanced manufacturing and sustainment company. It provides end-to-end capability across design, engineering, manufacturing, assembly and sustainment. ASDAM includes Marand, TAE Aerospace, Rosebank Engineering, Levett Engineering and Quickstep.

Why Work for TAE?

• We proudly support ADF Reserves with paid Defence Reservist Leave
• A comprehensive physical, mental and financial Wellbeing Program
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• A great family culture where you’re not just another employee
• Fantastic Learning and Development Opportunities
• Clearly defined career pathways
• Regular workplace events and functions
• An inclusive and diverse workplace
• Strong involvement with the local community

The Role

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Maintenance Technician to join the team based at Adelaide Airport to work on PT6 engines. Your duties will include:

• Perform heavy engine maintenance on gas turbine engines
• Work in accordance with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) documentation and airworthiness requirements
• Utilise ERP and maintenance worksheets to accurately record job progress
• Identify and act on opportunities for improvement
• Maintain a clean & tidy work area free of foreign object damage (FOD)
• Take all reasonable steps to ensure own safety and the safety of others
• Actively participate as a team member to achieve team goals and deliver to the customer.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A passion and drive to deliver to keep their customers flying
• PT6 engine maintenance experience
• Demonstrable knowledge of engine strip, detailed inspection and assembly
• Experience in carrying out preventative and corrective maintenance work in accordance with OEM documentation
• Experience working within airworthiness rules and regulatory requirements
• Experience working with both manual and automated tools and equipment
• High level of accuracy and the ability to read and interpret technical manuals
• Machining and general engineering knowledge an advantage.

Job Description

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Demonstrable knowledge of strip, detailed inspection and assembly of the gas turbine engine
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience working within airworthiness rules and regulatory requirements
• The ability to maintain documentation of work in progress and composition of maintenance worksheets
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals to meet regulatory requirements
• A passion and drive to deliver to keep their customers flying

Additional Requirements:
Due to the nature of our work and the requirements of our customers, all applicantsmay be required to hold Australian citizenshipand need to meetITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations)and/orEAR (Export Administration Regulations)compliance as part of employment eligibility.

Successful applicants may also be required to undergo acurrent police check, obtain aCommonwealth defence security clearance, and participate inrandom drug and alcohol screeningas part of our commitment to safety and security.

We make employment decisions based on merit, and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

For more information on TAE Aerospace, visitour website www.taeaerospace.com