AME Structures Engineer (Rotary Wing)

Bell Textron; Redcliffe; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week (Mon-Thu)

Competitive salary aligned with market

Professional development and training

Exposure to rotary-wing fleet

Safety-focused team environment

Challenging engineering projects

Job summary

Bell Textron Australia is seeking a skilled AME Aviation Structures Engineer to join our engineering and maintenance support teams in Coffs Harbour (NSW) and Redcliffe (QLD). The role provides structural engineering and maintenance support across a diverse rotary-wing helicopter fleet, ensuring airworthiness and compliance with CASA requirements.

You will interpret OEM SRMs, develop repair schemes, support defect investigations, liaise with OEMs and DOAs, and maintain records.

Qualifications

• Experience in aircraft structural engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of regulatory framework and airworthiness requirements.
• Experience with helicopter structural systems and repair methodologies.
• Ability to interpret manuals, drawings, and structural data.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and maintenance support for aircraft structural repairs, modifications, and substantiation.
• Review, interpret, and apply OEM SRMs, engineering orders, and service bulletins.
• Develop engineering instructions, repair schemes, and technical documentation.
• Support defect investigations, damage assessments, and root cause analysis.
• Liaise with OEMs and DOAs as required.
• Ensure all engineering activities meet regulatory, safety, and quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate engineering records and documentation.
• Travel between operational sites as required.

Skills

Aeroskills Structures

Structural engineering

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Certificate 4 in Aeroskills Structures or equivalent

Job description

Locations

Coffs Harbour NSW & Redcliffe QLD.

About the Role

Bell Textron Australia is seeking a skilled and motivated AME Aviation Structures Engineer to join our engineering and maintenance support teams in Coffs Harbour (NSW) and Redcliffe (QLD).

This role is responsible for providing structural engineering and maintenance support across a diverse fleet of rotary-wing / Helicopter aircraft, ensuring continued airworthiness, structural integrity, and compliance with CASA requirements. The position will work closely with maintenance teams, OEMs, and regulatory bodies in a safety-critical aviation environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and maintenance support for aircraft structural repairs, modifications, and substantiation
• Review, interpret, and apply OEM structural repair manuals (SRMs), engineering orders, and service bulletins
• Develop engineering instructions, repair schemes, and technical documentation in accordance with regulatory regulations
• Support defect investigations, damage assessments, and root cause analysis
• Liaise with OEMs, and approved design organisations (DOAs) where required
• Ensure all engineering activities meet regulatory, safety, and quality requirements
• Support maintenance teams with technical guidance on structural issues
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and compliance systems
• Maintain accurate engineering records and documentation
• Travel between operational sites as required
• Certificate 4 in Aeroskills Structures or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in aircraft structural engineering environment
• Strong understanding of regulatory framework and airworthiness requirements
• Experience working with helicopter structural systems and repair methodologies
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, engineering drawings, and structural data
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capability
• Ability to work both independently and within cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in engineering documentation and maintenance systems
• Ability to meet DAMP requirements
• National Police Check
• Full Australian working rights
• Experience supporting Bell, Airbus, or Leonardo helicopter platforms
• Familiarity with composite and metallic structure repairs
• Previous experience in a CASA regulated environment
• Exposure to fatigue analysis, damage tolerance, or structural integrity programs
• Experience liaising directly with OEM engineering teams

What We Offer

• 4-day work week (Monday–Thursday) promoting work-life balance
• Competitive salary aligned with market and experience
• Opportunities for professional development and further training
• Exposure to a diverse and dynamic rotary-wing fleet
• Supportive, safety-focused team environment
• Opportunity to work on complex and challenging engineering projects

For a confidential discussion, please contact:

(02)5674 9*** or ******@bellflight.au

Bell Textron Australia is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.