Structures (Sheet Metal) Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

About the role

Airnorth is looking for a motivated, safety‑focused Structures (Sheet Metal) Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to join its engineering team in Darwin. You will ensure all structural inspections, repairs and modifications are performed to approved data, regulatory standards and company procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Perform aircraft structural inspections, corrosion checks and preventative maintenance.
• Manufacture, fabricate, repair and replace sheet‑metal components such as skins, panels, frames, ribs, floor structures and control surfaces.
• Install modification kits and engineering orders, and accurately complete maintenance records.
• Maintain tooling, equipment and work areas in a safe, serviceable condition.

Required profile

• Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures) or equivalent recognised aircraft structural trade qualification.
• Experience in aircraft sheet‑metal and structural repairs.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, SRMs, AMMs and approved maintenance data.
• Capability to obtain and maintain an ASIC and Airside Driver’s Licence.

Required skills

• Sheet‑metal fabrication and repair.
• Corrosion inspection and treatment.
• Composite repair and NDT awareness.
• Use of maintenance management systems and computer literacy.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and generous leave entitlements under the local Enterprise Agreement.
• Travel perks including discounted domestic and international airfares and cruise liners.
• Discounted health insurance, gym memberships and employee assistance program.
• Opportunity for daytime and afternoon shift work.