Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Mechanical

About the role

Join Boeing Defence Australia's Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Services team at Swartz Barracks, Oakey, Queensland. As an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer you will work hands‑on with helicopter systems to keep them mission ready.

Key responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, modifications, servicing, inspections, testing and fault‑finding on aircraft systems.
• Collaborate with the MRO team to ensure efficient task completion and compliance with DASR Part 145 Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE) regulations.
• Maintain quality assurance procedures, documentation practices and coordinate with Boeing, customers and industry teams.

Required profile

• Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical).
• Australian citizenship to meet Defence security requirements.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Desirable: experience with military aircraft and a CASA or DASA Maintenance Licence.

Required skills

• Aircraft maintenance and fault‑finding techniques.
• Knowledge of DASR Part 145 regulations and QA procedures.
• Ability to produce meticulous maintenance documentation.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration under BDA's Enterprise Agreement.
• Access to Boeing Discount program, relocation assistance and flexible paid parental leave.
• Various leave options including Defence Reservist, cultural, volunteer and study leave.
• Career development support, health and wellbeing programs and study assistance.