CareerPlan

Sheetmetal Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Melbourne

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-09 → 2026-11-11
Based in Australia

Core

Fabrication, assembly, installation, modification, inspection, and repair of aircraft structures and sheet metal components for Textron Aviation aircraft.

Role type

Senior IC aircraft maintenance engineer (structures/sheet metal)

Builds

Maintained and repaired aircraft structures and sheet metal components

Domain

Aviation maintenance / Aerospace structures

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Aircraft structural repair, sheet metal fabrication, riveting, corrosion treatment, reading engineering drawings, interpreting Structural Repair Manuals (SRM), maintenance documentation

Preferred skills

Business jet or general aviation experience, Textron Aviation product knowledge, CASA Part 66 licensing

Technologies

Structural Repair Manuals (SRM), engineering drawings, Safety Management System (SMS)

Responsibilities

Perform aircraft structural repairs, modifications, and sheet metal maintenance; Fabricate, form, modify, and install sheet metal components; Remove and install rivets, fasteners, panels, and structural aircraft components; Inspect aircraft structures for damage, defects, corrosion, fatigue, and wear; Perform corrosion treatment and apply surface protection coatings; Complete maintenance documentation; Provide guidance and training to apprentices and less experienced personnel

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC