Structures Engineer AME

Defence Co.; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Health & safety culture

Supportive environment

Be part of something BIG

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

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

Job description

Structural Engineer

Full-time opportunity supporting critical aviation operations.
Work across advanced rotary-wing aircraft platforms.
Join a highly skilled team delivering safe and reliable airworthiness outcomes.

About the Role

Babcock is seeking an experienced Structures Engineer (AME) to join our Aviation team.
Working within a dynamic maintenance environment, you will provide specialist structural maintenance support across aircraft fleets, undertaking a broad range of activities including sheet metal repairs, composite repairs, corrosion prevention and control, modifications, and interior and exterior preservation. This role is M-F.
Reporting to the appropriate Line Manager or Coordinating Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME), you will play a key role in maintaining aircraft airworthiness, supporting maintenance activities, and contributing to the safe and efficient delivery of aviation services.
This is a hands‑on position suited to a motivated aviation professional who takes pride in quality workmanship, safety, and continuous improvement. The role may require occasional travel to other Babcock locations and support across multiple aircraft fleets as operational requirements dictate.
Success in this role will come from your technical expertise, commitment to safety and regulatory compliance, strong attention to detail, and ability to work collaboratively within a high‑performing maintenance team.

About You

To Be Successful, You Will Bring

• 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Your Future at Babcock – What We Offer You

• Babcock offers a supportive and engaging environment where you can drive change and grow your career;
• We promote and foster training and development;
• Central to Babcock’s core values are those of health, safety and environment, and diversity;
• The opportunity to be a part of something BIG!

Who we are

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century. Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,700 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:

• Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
• Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
• Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
• Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Mission & Support Systems business.

To learn more about us visit www.babcock.com.au

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre‑employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

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