Aviation Structures Engineer – Rotary-Wing AME

Defence Co.; Melbourne; Vor Ort; AUD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Training & development

Health & safety culture

Supportive environment

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Zusammenfassung

Babcock Australasia is seeking an experienced Structures AME to join our Aviation team in Australia. The role involves hands-on structural maintenance across rotary-wing aircraft fleets, including sheet metal and composite repairs, corrosion prevention, and in-flight modifications.

You will report to the LAME/Line Manager and contribute to safe airworthiness, quality workmanship, and continuous improvement within a busy maintenance environment. Some travel to other locations may be required.

Qualifikationen

• Valid trade certification relevant to aircraft structural maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience as a Structures AME, including sheet metal and composite repairs.
• Rotary-wing aircraft experience (highly desirable).
• Experience mentoring and supporting apprentices and developing trades personnel.
• Aircraft painting experience and qualifications (preferred).
• Strong understanding of aviation maintenance regulations and compliance requirements, including CASA regulations and associated guidance material.
• Ability to interpret maintenance instructions, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and airworthiness.

Aufgaben

• Perform structural maintenance activities including sheet metal repairs, composite repairs, corrosion prevention and modifications.
• Support engineering activities and provide technical assistance as required.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are conducted in accordance with Babcock’s Safety Management System (SMS) and Quality Management System (QM).
• Comply with all applicable CARs, CASRs, Civil Aviation Orders and CASA guidance material.
• Carry out work safely and efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of workmanship and airworthiness.
• Work under the direction of the certifying LAME and comply with all maintenance instructions and procedures.
• Complete maintenance documentation accurately and ensure all records are maintained in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Maintain awareness of task progress and communicate any issues impacting completion, including tooling, spares, support equipment or technical concerns.
• Assist with maintaining clean, organised and safe work environments.
• Provide mentoring, guidance and on-the-job training to Apprentices, AMEs and LAMEs where appropriate.
• Maintain currency on relevant manuals, procedures and technical publications.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute positively to team performance.

Kenntnisse

Trade certification

Structures AME

Sheet metal repairs

Composite repairs

Rotary-wing experience

Mentoring apprentices

Aircraft painting (preferred)

Regulatory compliance ( CASA )

Technical documentation interpretation

Teamwork and communication

Jobbeschreibung

Babcock Australasia is seeking an experienced Structures AME to join our Aviation team in Australia. The role involves hands-on structural maintenance across rotary-wing aircraft fleets, including sheet metal and composite repairs, corrosion prevention, and in-flight modifications.

You will report to the LAME/Line Manager and contribute to safe airworthiness, quality workmanship, and continuous improvement within a busy maintenance environment. Some travel to other locations may be required.