Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Ready to take your career to new heights? AME's wanted for exciting Defence Projects!
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 Oakey, Queensland. 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.

Your Role

  • 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.

What you'll need to succeed

  • 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)


What you need to do now

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 Oakey, QLD and be part of Australia’s defence aviation future. Send a copy of your resume to A li.kavanagh@hays.com.au


LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Location
QLD - Toowoomba
Specialism
Defence
Ref:
2963667

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Ali Kavanagh, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Melbourne
1 Melbourne Quarter, Level 9/699 Collins St, Docklands,

Telephone: 0412668790

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