Support Engineer Base Maintenance

Who is Alliance Airlines?

Alliance Airlines is Australia's leading fly in fly out aviation provider, serving mining, energy and government sectors. With over 1,600 staff, Alliance is unique in owning its entire fleet. Alliance is a leader in the 100-seat jet market, with over 76 aircraft in operation and annual revenues exceeding $600 million. Alliance holds top industry certifications including the International Air Transport Association’s Operational Safety Audit and is a GOLD Status Basic Aviation Risk Standard (BARS) compliant operator. ASX listed and delivering world-class performance, we have operational bases in Brisbane, Rockhampton, Townsville, Cairns, Darwin, Perth and Adelaide. 

Based at our Brisbane Head Office and reporting to the Senior Engineering Support Engineer, this full-time position of Engineering Support - Base Maintenance  plays a critical role in ensuring fleet operational integrity and compliance.

The role will provide engineering support in relation to base maintenance work packages, aircraft defects, and engineering requests. It will also review structural defect queries, provide repair guidance in collaboration with OEMs and Part 21 organisations, and ensure all structural repairs are documented and tracked within maintenance records.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage control and completion of assigned SMS actions and findings.
• Promote and maintain high standards of safety, security, quality, OH&S, and environmental compliance.
• Support engineering requests raised via the CAMO database.
• Oversee and manage the Dent & Buckle file for the fleet.
• Act as a focal point for aircraft structural queries, coordinating repairs with OEMs and approved organisations.
• Provide engineering support during heavy maintenance events.
• Liaise with subcontracted maintenance organisations and manufacturers to resolve engineering problems.
• Advise on airworthiness directives, service bulletins, and alternative components.
• Evaluate defects for potential changes to maintenance requirements.

What’s in it for me?

• Novated Leasing for Employees – This enables you to bundle all your car running costs into one regular ongoing tax effective payment! Get more money in your back pocket!
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Our ideal candidate will bring strong aviation maintenance experience, particularly in aircraft structures, and a proven background in engineering support.

• 5 years’ experience in aviation in a similar environment.
• AME licence on Alliance aircraft types.
• Solid knowledge of aircraft structures and maintenance.
• Familiarity with aircraft types under maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience in maintenance control and structural engineering support.
• Willingness to respond to out-of-hours queries and provide advice.

Does this sound like you?

If the sound of this role excites you and you have the skills, we're looking for we'd love to hear from you. Hit that Apply button and Ash will speak to you shortly.

At Alliance Airlines we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect.

We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates must have full working rights within Australia, only candidates with a right to work in Australia will be considered.