AME - Mechanical

Alliance Airlines Pty Ltd; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full on-site training – Remote Airport

Return flights to site from Perth

Food and accommodation provided onsite

Novated Leasing

Salary Packaging

Discounted Qantas Club memberships

Discounted QRU tickets and merchandise

Discounted hotels, tours and cruises

Job summary

Alliance Airlines Pty Ltd is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) – Mechanical to perform aircraft maintenance under LAME supervision. The role focuses on inspection, troubleshooting, and servicing of mechanical systems in compliance with regulatory requirements and Alliance standards.

Ideal candidates have AMO experience, a Certificate 4 in Aeroskills, and a strong safety mindset. You will work within a team to ensure airworthiness and operational readiness across Alliance's fleet.

Qualifications

• Experience as Aircraft Maintenance Engineer in an AMO environment.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to safety and performance.
• Ideal candidate will hold a Certificate 4 in Aeroskills and align with Alliance values.
• Ability to follow complex maintenance data and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance on mechanical systems.
• Carry out inspections, servicing, fault rectification, and functional testing.
• Identify defects and communicate findings to the supervising LAME.
• Assist in defect rectification activities and testing to verify serviceability.
• Support aircraft turnarounds and daily inspections as directed by supervision.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance manuals

Fault isolation manuals

Illustrated parts catalogues

Component maintenance manuals

Engineering work instructions

Strong communication skills

Autonomy and team collaboration

Safety and attention to detail

Education

Certificate 4 in Aeroskills

Job description

• Brisbane Airport location with onsite parking

Who is Alliance Airlines?

Alliance Airlines is Australasia’s leading provider ofcontract, charter, and allied aviation services. With a fleet of 79 aircraft and a workforce of over 1,500 employees, Alliance delivers essential aviation solutions to the mining, energy, and government sectors, as well as wet lease services to major carriers.

Alliance’s success is underpinned by a safety‑first culture, long‑term customer partnerships, and a commitment to delivering commercially sound and operationally sustainable solutions. As an ASX‑listed organisation, Alliance plays a critical role in supporting regional connectivity and essential industries across Australia and the broader region.

About the role

The Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) – Mechanical is responsible for performing aircraft maintenance activities under the direction of appropriately authorised Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (LAMEs). The role supports the inspection, troubleshooting, rectification, servicing, and maintenance of aircraft mechanical systems in accordance with regulatory requirements, approved maintenance data, and the Alliance Airlines Engineering Manual Suite.

Key duties include, but are not limited to:

• Performance of all assigned duties in accordance with the Alliance AMO Exposition and engineering work instructions
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance activities on aircraft mechanical systems and components IAW AMOE capabilities
• Carry out inspections, servicing, fault rectification, component removal and installation, and functional testing in accordance with approved maintenance data
• Assist in aircraft turnarounds, daily inspections, defect rectification, and maintenance inputs
• Perform maintenance activities on airframe, powerplant, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, landing gear, flight control, environmental, and auxiliary systems as directed by engineering supervisory team
• Assist in diagnosing and troubleshooting aircraft system defects and technical issues
• Accurately identify defects and communicate findings to the supervising LAME
• Assist with defect rectification activities and functional testing to verify serviceability

Who We’re Looking For

Our ideal candidate will have relevant experience and competence as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) within an AMO environment. You will be detail-oriented, committed to safety, and motivated to support the growth of the airline. Ideally, you would hold a Certificate 4 in Aeroskills and demonstrate a strong alignment with Alliance's values of safety and performance. Your skills will consist of:

• Aircraft Maintenance Manuals
• Fault Isolation Manuals
• Illustrated Parts Catalogues
• Component Maintenance Manuals
• Engineering Work Instructions
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with others
• Initiative and the capability to work both autonomously and in a team-focused environment
• A demonstrated commitment to safety and performance in all tasks
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions effectively

Why Join Alliance Airlines?

Alliance Airlines is an established leader in contract and charter aviation, operating in safety‑critical and complex environments across Australia.

In addition to the scope and impact of the role, Alliance offers:

• Full on-site training – Remote Airport Operations and ARO functions
• Return flights to site from Perth Airport
• Food and accommodation provided onsite
• Novated Leasing – Bundle your vehicle and running costs into one convenient, tax-effective payment to help put more money back in your pocket.
• Salary Packaging – An additional tax-effective option to maximise your take-home pay.
• Discounted Qantas Club memberships.
• Discounted tickets and merchandise for Queensland Reds (QRU) games.
• Discounted hotels, tours and cruises, with access to savings across a wide range of travel and holiday options.

Does this sound like you?

At Alliance Airlines we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect.

We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates must have full working rights within Australia, only candidates with a right to work in Australia will be considered.