Join a team that’s not just maintaining aircraft — we’re shaping the future of Australia’s defence aviation capability.
We’re on the lookout for passionate, skilled, and driven Aircraft Maintenance Engineers to join our high-performing team in Edinburgh. Whether you're looking to deepen your technical expertise, broaden your qualifications, or step into leadership — this is the place to do it.

Why Us?

• Endless Learning: Access to advanced training, certifications, and Defence-specific upskilling programs.
• Career Pathways: Multiple roles available within a growing team.
• Work-life Balance: Consistent working arrangements and hours
• Cutting-Edge Projects: Work on high-impact aircraft systems and components in a Defence environment.
• Supportive Culture: Collaborate with experienced engineers, planners, and Defence personnel in a safety-first, values-driven workplace.
• Stability & Growth: Full-time, permanent role with long-term career prospects in a nationally significant industry.

• Perform maintenance, servicing, testing, and troubleshooting of aircraft systems and components.
• Apply your trade qualifications to complete and certify maintenance tasks using authorised maintenance data (AMD).
• Collaborate with internal teams and Defence stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations.
• Maintain accurate records, support inspections, and contribute to continuous airworthiness.
• Engage in ongoing training and development to expand your capabilities and authorisations.

• Certificate III and/or IV in Aeroskills (or equivalent)
• Australian Citizenship (eligible for Defence security clearance & ITAR compliance)
• Strong English communication and computer literacy

Desirable:

• DASR knowledge and experience
• Military Aircraft Maintenance Licence (MAML)
• Experience in Defence or military aerospace environments
• Familiarity with Continuing Airworthiness Records (CAwR)

If you're ready to grow, learn, and contribute to something bigger — we want to hear from you. Multiple opportunities available, so don’t wait! Join us in Edinburgh, SA and be part of Australia’s defence aviation future. Send a copy of your resume to Ali.kavanagh@hays.com.au

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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