Who are we

Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form. From one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to some 4,000 employees, and some 50 locations worldwide. Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Defence, FBO, Fixed and Rotary Wing Maintenance, and Staffing. Behind every seamless Jet Aviation experience, is a team of dedicated professionals perfecting the art of flight. The artisans of aviation. The craft that brings our customers’ journey to life. In the hangar, on the ground, and behind the scenes. Enabling global flight, with passion.

Your Opportunity

The Aircraft Maintenance Engineer is responsible for performing a broad range of aircraft component maintenance or modifications covering inspection, repair and assembly of projects. The Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Structures and Composites, is responsible for the overall project coordination as directed by the Senior Lead Hand or Operations Controller.

Suitable Skills required:

• Dash 8 & ATR Leading Edge experience highly desirable
• Interpret and apply technical data, specifications, fabrication procedures and sequence of operations.
• Perform aircraft component maintenance and repair as required IAW approved data.
• Complete all necessary maintenance records and paperwork as required by CASA.
• Experience in composite and fibre glass component manufacture and repair
• Understanding of lay-up schedules in composites fibreglass materials and mould making
• Excellent attention to detail
• Intricate hand skills
• Structural repairs
• Mould preparation / production
• Hand and power tool usage
• Lay-up & Lamination

Your Responsibilities

• Ensure that maintenance is carried out in accordance with OEM and other approved publications/instructions using approved parts supplied from approved sources
• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance at the direction of authorised delegates.
• Providing detailed communication to Operations Coordinator, Project and Planning Teams on time to assist with progress updates with customers.
• Advise supervisors of work progress to be communicated.
• Monitor the identification of ASR’s with supervisors and raising of work through administration.
• Report and raise any observations, through the appropriate process, with regard to continuous improvement, safety management and customer satisfaction.
• Accountable for the creation and updating of work orders in a timely manner.
• Accountable for the write-up and sign-off of work completed each day.
• Contribute to the request and management of tooling during projects within the hangar.
• Contribute to hangar facility and general project housekeeping in line with 5S Program.
• Contribute towards the identification and reporting of all OHS issues through Jet Aviation Safety Management System (Jet Safe).
• Monitor the use of tooling; ensuring that the tagging system is being used correctly with assigned individual tags.
• Monitor the notification of employee non-compliance as well as notification of own non-compliance.
• Other duties as may be directed by your supervisor to support both Company and Customer success.

What will help you Succeed?

• Composite based experience highly desirable
• Minimum Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures)
• Able to perform various types of aircraft maintenance.
• Experience working in an aircraft maintenance facility.
• Ability to work in a changing environments.
• Demonstrated understanding of aviation regulatory and safety requirements performing aircraft maintenance.
• Computer literate in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and Office Suite.
• Common courtesy and customer orientation
• Ability to work flexible schedules and in various weather conditions as well as meeting minimum physical requirements of the job

Why Jet?

• A competitive remuneration package
• Global opportunities
• Annual Flu Vaccination program
• Employee Assistance Program - LifeWorks
• Friendly team environment

How to Apply?

Your application must be submitted via SEEK and must consist of the following:

• A cover letter (1-2 pages max) outlining how you meet the requirements of this role; and
• A copy of your updated resume.