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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Structures

Amberley, Queensland Job ID BOE-1892577 Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Oct. 28, 2025
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Location:
RAAF Base Amberley
Category:
Trade / Operations
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1892577
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Today, Boeing Defence Australia does what no other Australian defence company does; offer our customers the complete lifecycle of defence platforms.

  • $10,000 Sign On Bonus!
  • We give a damn! We pursue excellence! We shape the future!
  • Excellent employee benefits and rewards!

The Opportunity

As we continue our journey to deliver unparalleled capability, we are seeking exceptional Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Structures professionals to support the MQ-28A Program at RAAF Base Amberley. You will be responsible for:

  • Structures aircraft and component servicing
  • Undertaking structures Quality Inspection activities
  • Completion of assigned tasks by undertaking a variety of activities, requiring the application of training provided in accordance with the appropriate documentation
  • Ensuring all maintenance tasks carried out are IAW the applicable Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE) and certified in the maintenance documentation
  • Promoting a safe and healthy work environment by ensuring compliance with EH&S policies and procedures
  • Liaising with 21J Design Organisation and Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation in relation to repair design and incorporation.

What you will bring to BDA

With a passion for innovation and delivering excellence, you will bring true inspiration and leadership in enabling and empowering your team to deliver industry leading maintenance services within a unique environment. You will also have

  • Certificate IV in Aero skills (Structures)
  • Understanding of Quality Assurance (QA) procedures
  • Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety procedures
  • Hold a C class driver's license
  • Ability to obtain an Australian Negative Vetting 1 security clearance

Desirable

  • Composite repair training IAW DASR 145.A.30(f) AMC1. Composite Specialist Course (216309) or equivalent Adhesive Bonding Techniques (112570)
  • Composite and Bonding recertification - currency within the last 3 years (36 months)

This role may require travel and periods working away from home. It's a great chance to immerse yourself in a different environment with our customer while carrying out the duties of the role

What's in it for you

  • Competitive remuneration package under BDA's Enterprise Agreement
  • Access to extensive savings and cashback offers from over 350 retailers including Coles and Woolworths through the Boeing Discount program.
  • Relocation assistance options, where required
  • Flexible Paid Parental leave with options up to 32 weeks
  • 2 weeks paid Defence Reservist Leave,
  • Various other leave option including - Purchased leave, Cultural Leave, Volunteer leave and Study leave.
  • Career Development support including study assistance, digital learning, mentoring circles and leadership program
  • Health and Wellbeing programs including access to discounted health insurance.

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force.

Don't miss this chance to advance your career — join us and help shape Australia's aerospace future.

Security Clearance

You will be required to successfully undergo the vetting process for a Government security clearance ( Negative Vetting 1) sponsored by BDA. Therefore, you must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information and must have the ability to verify your background for whole of life i.e. birth to present time. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.


Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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Your Benefits

No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.

  • Competitive base pay and incentive programs.
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
  • Resources and opportunities to grow your career.
  • Up to $10,000 match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
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