Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)

Omni Executive; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni is offering an Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) position based in Perth/Jandakot. You will learn under experienced LAMEs and aviation professionals, gaining hands-on experience while earning an income and pursuing a nationally recognised trade qualification.

You'll be mentored to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft systems, with a focus on aviation safety, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Be Australian citizen
• Eligible to hold and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

Responsibilities

• Assist with scheduled maintenance activities in a dynamic hangar environment.
• Learn to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot and repair aircraft systems under mentorship.
• Develop a strong understanding of aviation safety, quality standards and industry regulations.
• Contribute to keeping aircraft mission-ready and airworthy while building a long-term career in aerospace.

Skills

Interest in aircraft

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Communication & teamwork

Follow instructions & safety

Initiative & reliability

Education

High School Certificate

Certificate II in Aeroskills (MEA20418/MEA20418-01)

Job description

Job Details: Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)

Full details of the job.

Vacancy Name

Vacancy Name Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)

Vacancy No

Vacancy No VN397

Employment Type

Employment Type Full Time

Security Clearance Required

Security Clearance Required Negative Vetting 1

Location of Role

• A genuine interest in aircraft, engineering, mechanical systems or technology
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn from experienced mentors
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to follow instructions, procedures and safety requirements
• Initiative, reliability and a strong work ethic

As an Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) with Omni, you'll kick-start your career in the aviation industry while completing a nationally recognised trade qualification. Working alongside experienced LAME’s and aviation professionals, you'll gain hands‑on experience maintaining and repairing aircraft that support critical operations across Australia.

This is an exciting opportunity to learn a highly specialised trade while earning an income, developing practical skills, and building a long‑term career in aerospace.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll be supported by experienced mentors who will teach you how to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot and repair aircraft systems while developing a strong understanding of aviation safety, quality standards, and industry regulations.

No two days are the same. You'll work in a dynamic hangar environment, assist with scheduled maintenance activities, learn how aviation workshops operate, and contribute to keeping aircraft mission‑ready and airworthy. If you're motivated, mechanically minded, and ready to turn your passion for aviation into a career, we'd love to hear from you.

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for a motivated Year 12 student or recent school leaver who is eager to learn, enjoys working with their hands, and has a genuine interest in aviation and engineering. You will be curious, reliable, and take pride in achieving high-quality work. You will enjoy solving problems, working as part of a team, and following processes that help keep people safe. You don't need previous aviation experience, but you will bring:

• A genuine interest in aircraft, engineering, mechanical systems or technology
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn from experienced mentors
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to follow instructions, procedures and safety requirements
• Initiative, reliability and a strong work ethic

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is excited about building a long-term career in aviation maintenance and becoming part of a team that takes pride in keeping aircraft operating safely and effectively.

The below key requirements are required to be demonstrated by all Omni employees:

• Be an Australian Citizen
• Be eligible to hold and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance
• Have excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship building skills.

In addition, this role will require:

• A High School Certificate
• Certificate II in Aeroskills (MEA20418/MEA20418-01)
• Minimum Provisional WA Drivers licence
• Be located in Perth/Jandakot

Since 2012, Omni has proudly stood as an Australian-owned company dedicated to serving clients across the Australian Government, Defence and Private Sector landscapes. Our strength, embodied by a team exceeding 400 members, emanates from our shared values and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

At Omni, we assemble a diverse team representing a spectrum of backgrounds, including intelligence, special operations, law enforcement, emergency services, engineering, and aviation. Guided by our core values of Respect, Trust, Agility and Humility, we tailor solutions to meet the unique needs of our clients, fostering enduring partnerships built on mutual respect and trust.