About the role
Your Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Composites to join our Cairns MRO team. This role is responsible for the repair, modification and maintenance of aircraft composite structures and components, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with approved technical data, company procedures and applicable aviation requirements.
This your opportunity to join a highly skilled aviation team and contribute to the delivery of safe, reliable and high-quality aircraft maintenance services.
You will be working closely with structures, maintenance, engineering and production personnel, you will support aircraft and component requirements while maintaining a strong focus on workmanship, regulatory compliance, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.
*Annual Salary from AUD$86,134 plus Super plus Overtime plus Relocation assistance Your Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
Carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in accordance with OEM publications, approved technical data, company procedures and applicable aviation regulations.
Repair and modify aircraft composite structures and components using approved processes, parts and materials.
Perform composite lay-up, bonding, vacuum bagging, curing and laminate application.
Identify defects, damage and repair requirements, escalating issues where required.
Inspect completed work to confirm it meets approved quality and engineering standards.
Accurately complete maintenance documentation, work orders, job records, certifications and daily sign-offs.
Ensure approved maintenance data is current, applicable and correctly followed.
Work collaboratively with engineers, maintenance personnel and other trades to meet production and maintenance schedules.
Maintain strict compliance with safety, quality, FOD control, tool control, housekeeping and WHS requirements.
Participate in quality and safety activities, audits, technical investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support defect analysis, aviation safety reporting and the identification of safety or operational improvements.
Ensure tooling, ground support equipment, spares, r…
