Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

About the role: 

We're seeking an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to step into the role of Instructor – Delivery and Assessment. This is a dual-focused position:

• As an Assessor, you'll play a vital role in evaluating competency, contributing to our Apprentice Management Framework, and ensuring our apprentices are supported, and assessed to the highest industry expectations.

• As an instructor, you'll take the lead in delivering both theory and practical training within your trade stream, inspiring and supporting the next generation of aircraft maintenance engineers.

If you are passionate about aviation, take pride in developing others, and shaping the future of our workforce, this role offers a rewarding blend of teaching, assessing and industry impact.

No instructor experience? No problem. While previous training or mentoring experience will be highly regarded, it’s not essential – just bring your technical knowledge, growth mindset, and passion for aviation.

Is this role for you?

Our ideal candidate will have the following:

• Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)

• CASA Part 66 B1 licence will be highly regarded, along with experience in a training or mentoring role.

• Willingness to learn, grow and obtain a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

• Ability to work both autonomously and within a small, close-knit team.

• Well-developed problem-solving skills and strong organisation skills.

• Enthusiastic attitude with a passion for aviation. 

• Experience working in the aviation industry, preferably at least 3 years. 

What we can offer you:

• A diverse and rewarding position where you will offer key support to our students, staff and stakeholders.

• An environment that supports a high performance, supportive and inclusive culture.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• A Health and Wellbeing program including access to two days flexible leave per year and access to our Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family.

• Corporate discount with a private health fund.

• Salary sacrificing for superannuation and novated car leases.

• Professional development opportunities.

Working at Aviation Australia:

Aviation Australia was established by the Queensland Government as a training organisation in 2001 to support the growth and development of the aerospace industries.  During the last 24 years, the company has delivered training both nationally and internationally to many thousands of aviation professionals worldwide. As a world class organisation, the training outcomes delivered by Aviation Australia are recognised by the Australian Skills Training Authority along with national and international airworthiness regulators. 

At Aviation Australia we strive to live by our values Safety at the heart of everything we do, working together, being accountable, acting innovatively, and delivering on our customer’s needs.  Our workplace offers a genuinely flexible working environment where we recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace.  Our people are empowered to strive for excellence and succeed.  We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as women, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. If you identify with any of these groups and need assistance with your application, please contact the People and Culture team via email ••••@aviationaustralia.aero and one of our team members will contact you to assist.

Please refer to the full job description available under 'Join the Team' on Aviation Australia's website for further information about the role, duties and selection criteria.

To apply: please click on the Apply for this job button and include the following:

• A current resume

• A cover letter (no longer than 2 pages)

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar). Only applications from candidates with the legal right to work in Australia will be considered.

Aviation Australia partner with Qantas for the Qantas Engineering Academy. If you are currently working or previously worked for Qantas, part of our recruitment process is to confirm your leaver status. By submitting your application, you agree that AA may contact Qantas for your leaver status if applicable.