Aircraft Engine Maintenance Technicians - Multiple Roles & Programs

TAE Aerospace group; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defence Reservist Leave

Wellbeing program

Flexible working arrangements

Family culture

Learning and development opportunities

Clear career pathways

Regular workplace events

Inclusive and diverse workplace

Job summary

TAE Aerospace is seeking highly motivated Aircraft Engine Maintenance Technicians for our Turbine Engine Maintenance Facility in Bundamba, Ipswich. You will work on the F414, F135, and related engines, performing heavy maintenance, inspections and documentation tasks to keep critical defence and commercial platforms flying.

Successful applicants may be required to meet security clearances and pass background checks as part of our safety and compliance culture.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of strip, detailed inspection and assembly of gas turbine engines.
• Knowledge of airworthiness rules and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to maintain documentation of work in progress and maintenance worksheets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals to meet regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy engine maintenance including strip, detailed inspection and assembly.
• Ensure maintenance activities follow approved publications, data and work instructions.
• Maintain documentation of work in progress and maintenance records.
• Conduct maintenance supervisory/inspection duties per aviation regulators.
• Continuously seek improvements in efficiency and safety.

Skills

Gas turbine engine maintenance

Airworthiness compliance

Documentation management

Verbal and written communication

Reading technical manuals

Job description

Posted: 24/08/2026

Closing Date: 21/09/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Job Category: F135 MRO & U

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

Job Description

The Role

We are looking for highly motivated Aircraft Engine Maintenance Technicians to support the most exciting engine platforms in the defence sector, – the legendary F/A 18 Super Hornet’s F414 engine, the F135 engine that powers the most advanced fifth-generation fighter in the world – the F35 Lightning II, and the M1 Abrams AGT1500 Tank engine. All programs located at our purpose-built Turbine Engine Maintenance Facility in Bundamba, Ipswich.

• Performing heavy engine maintenance activities including strip, detailed inspection, and assembly
• Ensuring all maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with approved publications, technical data, and work instructions
• Maintaining documentation of work in progress
• Performing maintenance supervisory/inspection duties as specified by aviation regulators
• Continually looking for way to improve in efficiency and effectiveness
• Taking all reasonable steps to ensure own safety and the safety of others

Desired Skills and Experience

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 applicants may be required to hold Australian citizenship and need to meet ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and/or EAR (Export Administration Regulations) compliance as part of employment eligibility.

Successful applicants may also be required to undergo a current police check, obtain a Commonwealth defence security clearance, and participate in random drug and alcohol screening as part of our commitment to safety and security.

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

Please note that any correspondence in relation to your application will be sent from [e-mail] .