Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Composites

In this role, you will:

• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in accordance with OEM publications, approved technical data, company procedures and applicable aviation regulations.
• Repair and modify aircraft composite structures and components using approved processes, parts and materials.
• Perform composite lay-up, bonding, vacuum bagging, curing and laminate application.
• Identify defects, damage and repair requirements, escalating issues where required.
• Inspect completed work to confirm it meets approved quality and engineering standards.
• Accurately complete maintenance documentation, work orders, job records, certifications and daily sign-offs.
• Ensure approved maintenance data is current, applicable and correctly followed.
• Work collaboratively with engineers, maintenance personnel and other trades to meet production and maintenance schedules.
• Maintain strict compliance with safety, quality, FOD control, tool control, housekeeping and WHS requirements.
• Participate in quality and safety activities, audits, technical investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support defect analysis, aviation safety reporting and the identification of safety or operational improvements.
• Ensure tooling, ground support equipment, spares, release notes and certificates of conformity are properly controlled and documented.
• Contribute to effective shift handovers, work progress reporting and the timely communication of operational issues.
• Promote a “Safety First” culture and demonstrate a commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Undertake other duties as directed by your supervisor to support company and customer success.

You will be working with a range of composite materials and processes, including:

• Carbon fibre, Kevlar and E-glass.
• Composite lay-up, bonding, vacuum bagging and curing.
• Surface preparation, trimming, sanding and finishing.
• Composite repairs, modifications and interior applications.