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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer


Company : Virgin Australia Airlines


Location : Sydney, Australia


Created : 2026-05-08


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

What youll be doingAs an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for conducting maintenance activities under the supervision of a Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) ensuring regulatory and airworthiness requirements are fully met. Our Aircraft Maintenance Organisation (AMO) is responsible for the delivery of safe and efficient aircraft maintenance services to Virgin Australia.Ensuring that safety is the first priority in managing your activitiesPerform operational duties in accordance with company exposition and procedures in various work environmentsCarrying out assigned work tasks to recognised trade practices and aircraft industry standardsNotifying LAME of any significant defects found during maintenance activitiesMaintaining compliance with personal and company tooling control proceduresEnsuring that all maintenance activities are conducted safely and in accordance with the relevant manuals, company procedures and regulationsMaintaining good housekeeping practices in the work areaYoull be great in this role if you haveDemonstrated experience in Aircraft Line Maintenance and Heavy Maintenance activityExperience in Aircraft Sheetmetal or Composite repairs would be an advantageA Certificate IV in Aeroskills or equivalentAn understanding of aircraft flight operations, flight safety and airworthiness considerationsAbility to communicate with all levels of the engineering team and strong team working skillsProactive commitment to safe work practisesSound analytical and problemsolving skillsThis role will operate on a 4/4 Night Shift work patternBenefitsDiscounted flights for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)Discounts on travel insurance, lounge membership, car hire, accommodation, and experiences worldwideCheaper hospitality, retail, technology, beauty, and wellness servicesFree counselling and access to a wellbeing app to support your physical, mental, social and financial healthGreat work/life balance (4 on/4 off roster)Generous leave policy, tool allowance and uniforms suppliedEquality, Diversity, and InclusionWere all individuals. And we love that. Thats why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQIA+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family. #J-18808-Ljbffr