Aircraft Maintenance Engineers

Rex Airlines
Sydney, NSW
A$76,771.91 p/a
Engineering → Aerospace Engineering
Full-time
On-site

Posted 10 days ago


Opportunities exist throughout the Rex network Australia wide, for suitably qualified and experienced Engineers in full-time capacity.

Positions are available at our bases in Wagga Wagga & Sydney (New South Wales), Adelaide (South Australia), Brisbane (Queensland), Perth (Western Australia) and Melbourne (Victoria).

Our Aircraft Maintenance Engineers are responsible for carrying out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities on Rex Group’s aircraft and aircraft components and ground equipment within a maintenance team to a high standard and timely manner.

We require all applicants for the position of an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) to possess the following:

  • Acceptable Mechanical, Structural, and Avionics certification/qualification/experience
  • A demonstrated ability to perform aircraft and component maintenance,
    modification and troubleshooting in accordance with regulatory requirements,
    under minimal supervision and to strict deadlines.
  • Proven ability to work in a close knit team environment, however, also has the ability to work unsupervised and meet deadlines
  • Understanding and willingness to accept the sometimes harsh work environment of line maintenance
  • Willingness to accept the work environment of aircraft heavy maintenance,
    including component repair and refurbishment maintenance.
  • A sound knowledge of aviation Quality Assurance (QA) procedures and
    documentation
  • Working knowledge of WH&S procedures
  • SAAB 340 experience highly preferred
  • Experience on transport category and/or turbo-prop aircraft
  • Experience in Airline operations or relevant GA experience
  • A valid driver’s licence
  • Hold or ability to obtain an airport ASIC security ID and Airside Driver’s License
  • Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
  • A high level of motivation with a team-focused work ethic
  • Flexibility with working hours, with ability to work a 7-day shift roster, as required

Conditions:

Terms and conditions apply as per the Regional Express Aircraft Engineers Agreement, with a starting salary of $76,771.91 depending on licensing, qualifications and experience.

To Apply:

Please submit an application with a current copy of your CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria. Applications close Tuesday, 8 July 2025.


About Rex Airlines

Adelaide, SA, Australia
Airlines/Aviation

Rex has its roots firmly in the bush and in country Australia. Its tagline boldly affirms that ‘Our Heart is in the Country’. Rex believes that the bush needs and deserves an air service of quality that provides good connectivity with capital cities at affordable prices. Rex seeks to fulfil these expectations. Since its formation, Rex has steered a course balancing the needs of regional communities for extensive and affordable air services and to be economically viable and sustainable.

Rex understands that regional Australia needs access to affordable air travel. Rex has vigorous in-house programs that seek out and eliminate wastages and inefficiencies in order to lower its cost base.

Rex is often complimented on the warmth and hospitality of its front line staff. The Company considers this is because their staff are committed to and enjoy their work, feel part of a “family” culture and subscribe to the Company’s values.

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website

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