Aircraft Maintenance Engineers

We are currently seeking Aircraft Maintenance Engineers – Structures, Mechanical, or Avionics, or people who hold equivalent trade qualifications to join our team located at RAAF Base Richmond. We provide heavy maintenance and modifications for the Royal Australian Air Force's fleet of CJ Hercules.

Airbus will provide CJ type-training as a part of your on-boarding experience and support your professional development such as further education, leadership development, and unlimited access to a range of online training.

Please ensure that your application includes your current Resume and a copy of your relevant qualifications.

Please also ensure that you complete the Application Form at the following link as part of your application (information regarding your qualifications & authorizations):

Work hours: Airbus operates on a 4-day work week (38 hours), Mon – Thu (6.00 am – 4.00 pm), with overtime available.

To be successful in this role, it is a requirement to be able to work in a team environment, have a strong attention to detail as well as good verbal and written skills.

The knowledge, skills, and experience best suited to this role would include:

1. Hold any of the below qualifications or greater:
2. Cert IV in Aeroskills
3. DASR 66 Military Aircraft Maintenance Licence
4. CASA Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence
5. EASA Category B Examination Credits
6. Cert in Aeronautical Engineering (Level 4) (NZ)
7. Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (Level 5 or greater) (NZ)
8. NVQ Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (UK)
9. Craft Certificate - Aircraft Mechanics (IRE)

Understanding of relevant aircraft maintenance documentation and practices.

Valid Driver's License and Passport.

Other experience that would be highly regarded includes:

• Experience in CJ maintenance is highly desirable.
• Experience in heavy maintenance is desirable.
• Any military aircraft maintenance experience is favorable.

With a 50-year track record of innovation, technological firsts, and industry milestones, Airbus is a leader in designing, manufacturing, and delivering aerospace products, services, and solutions to a customer base that spans the globe – with operations for commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense, space, and security. At Airbus, we believe that it's not just what we make, but how we make it that counts.

We are convinced that our customers, investors, and the communities we are working with not only ask us to create products, jobs, and shareholder returns, but to promote responsible, sustainable, and inclusive business practices and act with integrity. We conduct our business ethically, based on Airbus values, and in compliance with all laws and regulations. We strive for a culture of integrity in our people, partners, and suppliers.

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Airbus in Australia Pacific

With employees at sites across Australia and New Zealand, Airbus in Australia Pacific has access to the financial strength and expertise of Airbus Helicopters and Airbus.

In Australia, Airbus provides MRO support to the P-8 Poseidon aircraft and C-J Hercules transports for the Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) and 22 ARH Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopters for the Australian Army. This presence has made a direct contribution to the local economies, built regional aerospace capabilities, and created high-value jobs in the aviation industry.

Airbus also operates an MRO business for rotary and fixed-wing military aircraft in New Zealand. This covers aircraft operated by the New Zealand Defence Force, such as the C-H and P-3K Orion. The New Zealand Defence Force operates eight NH90 helicopters successfully supporting disaster relief, search and rescue, and law enforcement operations. In the civil and parapublic segments, there are around Airbus helicopters in service in the Asia Pacific region from across the product line. Airbus in Australia Pacific is recognized as a leader in propeller and engine maintenance.