Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Asia Pacific Aircraft Storage; Alice Springs; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Superannuation

Job summary

Asia Pacific Aircraft Storage (APAS) is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to join its dedicated team at the Alice Springs facility. You will perform storage inductions, maintenance checks, and reactivation tasks in a high-safety environment at APAS’ central aircraft storage site.

You will collaborate with Licenced Engineers, coordinate with airlines and leaseholders, and ensure adherence to CASA, EASA, FAA and other authorities.

Qualifications

• Experience with Boeing/Airbus aircraft.
• Strong understanding of aircraft systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Inventive troubleshooting and resilience under pressure.
• Experience with base and heavy maintenance.
• Engine removal experience.
• AROC certification.
• EWP certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive storage induction for narrow and wide-body aircraft, including engine/APU preservation.
• Conduct routine maintenance checks ensuring compliance with quality measures.
• Manage customer work directives, aircraft assessments and ADs, with timely actions.
• Collaborate with Licenced Engineers on reactivation checks, including engine de-preservation and gear tests.
• Engage in component replacements, engine operations and defect repairs.
• Ensure adherence to CASA, EASA, FAA and other NAA Part 145 permissions.
• Interface with airlines and leaseholders to maintain strong customer relations.

Skills

Boeing/Airbus exp

Aircraft systems knowledge

MS Office

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Engine removal

AROC

EWP Certification

Job description

Alice Springs, Australia | Posted on 03/03/2026

Asia Pacific Aircraft Storage (APAS) is a leading company specializing in aircraft preservation and storage maintenance services. We offer secure and cost-effective solutions for short or long-term storage of aircraft, ensuring proper maintenance and protection.

Job Description

Join Asia Pacific Aircraft Storage’s (APAS) dynamic team in a central position that places you at the heart of aircraft maintenance. As an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, you will play an essential role in upkeep and care activities at APAS’ aircraft storage facility in Alice Springs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Aircraft Maintenance & Storage Induction:
  
• Conduct comprehensive narrow and wide-body aircraft storage induction, including engine/APU preservation.
  
• Handle routine maintenance checks, ensuring all aircraft adhere to strict quality measures.
  
• Manage customer work directives, aircraft assessments, and ADs, and guarantee timely actions.
  
• Work closely with Licenced Engineers on significant Aircraft Reactivation checks, including tasks such as engine de-preservation and gear retraction tests.
  
• Engage in component replacements, engine operations, and defect repairs.
  
• Apply your technical proficiency to detect and address defects swiftly.
  
• Teamwork:
  
• Collaborate effectively with a dedicated team of professional Licenced Aircraft Engineers committed to maintenance excellence.
  
• Interact directly with top-tier airlines and leaseholders to ensure top-notch customer relations.
  
• Regulation Adherence & Forward-Thinking:
  
• Maintain strict adherence to all pertinent CASA, EASA, FAA, 2-REG, BCAA, and other NAA Part 145 maintenance permissions.
  
• Remain updated with the newest industry advancements and integrate them into APAS' maintenance methodologies.
  
• Be part of APAS' continued growth in the Asia-Pacific domain through continuous improvement and adoption of modern solutions.
  

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience working with Boeing and/or Airbus aircraft
  
• Exceptional technical understanding of prominent aircraft models.
  
• Strong IT skills with proficiency in the Microsoft Office application suite.
  
• Inventive troubleshooting and resilience under challenging scenarios.
  
• Experience with specified aircraft propulsion systems.
  
• Base and heavy maintenance.
  
• Engine removal experience.
  
• Certification for elevated work platforms.
  
• Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate (AROC).
  

Compensation:

• Salary Bracket $85,000 - $95,000 + 12% Superannuation + Overtime
  

Location:

• APAS Facility, Alice Springs Airport, Alice Springs, Northern Territory.