Aircraft Maintenance Engineer / Spray Painter (Rotary Wing)

About the role

Toll Helicopters, an experienced provider of specialised mission-critical helicopter services and training for Government, Defence and the civil sector, is looking for a motivated, safety-focused Aircraft Maintenance Engineer / Aircraft Surface Finisher (Spray Painter) for its Rotary Wing team at Bankstown Airport. This is a hands-on role supporting the engineering team across aircraft maintenance, surface finishing and general hangar operations, helping maintain operational readiness and reduce downtime.

Key responsibilities

• Assist Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (LAMEs) with maintenance activities in a safe and compliant way, and stop work before inspection checkpoints until a supervisor has inspected it
• Perform aircraft maintenance tasks as directed on a non-certifying basis
• Prepare aircraft surfaces including sanding, masking, stripping and priming
• Apply polyurethane and other aviation-grade coatings to aircraft components and structures
• Perform touch-ups, refinishing and corrosion protection treatments
• Maintain ground support equipment and tooling, and keep the hangar clean
• Comply with safety, environmental and operational procedures

Required profile

• Mechanical aptitude or hands-on technical skillset
• Proven experience in polyurethane spray painting (automotive, marine or aviation)
• Aviation or aircraft maintenance exposure and experience
• Certificate III or IV in Aircraft Surface Finishing
• Current valid Australian driver's licence
• Strong understanding of Work Health & Safety practices
• Full working rights in Australia
• Desirable: experience in a regulated or safety-critical environment, basic computer skills, Cert II/IV in Aeroskills

The employer encourages applications from candidates who do not meet every requirement but have similar skills and are willing to learn. Candidates must be entitled to work in Australia and be prepared for pre-employment checks including a criminal history check and medical.