AME - Structures

Alliance Airlines Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full on-site training – Remote Airport

Return flights to site

Food and accommodation onsite

Novated Leasing – bundle vehicle costs

Salary Packaging – tax-effective pay

Discounted Qantas Club memberships

Discounted QRU events tickets

Travel and holiday savings

Job summary

Alliance Airlines is seeking an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) to join the Brisbane Airport base. You will perform structural inspections, repairs and fabrication on metallic, composite and bonded structures, under approved maintenance data, with a strong emphasis on safety and compliance.

Based on-site, you will work alongside LAMEs to maintain airworthiness, apply SRM/IPC knowledge, and follow engineering orders.

Qualifications

• AME within an AMO environment is essential.
• Certificate 4 in Aeroskills is preferred.
• Strong safety focus and commitment to performance.

Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft structural inspections, repairs, modifications, and replacements on metallic, composite, and bonded structures.
• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled structural maintenance activities per approved data.
• Fabricate, fit, assemble, and install structural components, panels, brackets, doublers, and repair schemes.
• Undertake corrosion assessment, removal, treatment, and prevention activities.
• Perform drilling, riveting, sealing, bonding, and composite repairs to approved standards.
• Assess aircraft damage from bird strikes, ground handling incidents, and other events.

Skills

SRM

IPC

Engineering Orders

Technical Instructions

Corrosion control

Sheet metal fabrication

Riveting

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

As an AME (Structures), you will play a key role in maintaining the safety, airworthiness and reliability of Alliance Airlines’ fleet. Based at the Airport, this full‑time position works alongside Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (LAMEs) to complete aircraft structural maintenance tasks to the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance. Reporting to the Senior Base Engineer (SBE) / Line Maintenance Manager (LMM), you will ensure all work is carried out efficiently and in accordance with regulatory requirements, company procedures and maintenance standards.

Key duties include, but are not limited to:

• Perform aircraft structural inspections, repairs, modifications, and replacements on metallic, composite, and bonded aircraft structures
• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled structural maintenance activities in accordance with approved maintenance data
• Fabricate, fit, assemble, and install structural components, panels, brackets, doublers, and repair schemes as required
• Undertake corrosion assessment, removal, treatment, and prevention activities
• Perform drilling, riveting, fastening, sealing, bonding, and composite repair tasks to approved standards
• Assess aircraft damage resulting from bird strikes, ground handling incidents, lightning strikes, ramp impacts, environmental factors, and operational events

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:

• Structural Repair Manuals (SRM)
• Illustrated Parts Catalogues (IPC)
• Engineering Orders & Technical Instructions
• Knowledge of corrosion control and prevention methods
• Competency in sheet metal fabrication, riveting, fastening, sealing, and composite repairs
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions effectively
• 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

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.