Support Engineer Base Maintenance

• Full time role based in Brisbane
• Novated Leasing – Bundle your vehicle and running costs
• Join a thriving, fast‑paced team!

About Alliance Airlines

Alliance Airlines is Australasia’s leading provider of contract, charter, and allied aviation services. With a fleet of 79 aircraft and a workforce of over 1,500 employees, Alliance delivers essential aviation solutions to the mining, energy, and government sectors, as well as wet lease services to major carriers. 

Alliance’s success is underpinned by a safety‑first culture, long‑term customer partnerships, and a commitment to delivering commercially sound and operationally sustainable solutions. As an ASX‑listed organisation, Alliance plays a critical role in supporting regional connectivity and essential industries across Australia and the broader region.

About the Role

The position provides engineering support for base maintenance work packages, aircraft defects and engineering requests. You will review structural defects identified on aircraft and coordinate with aircraft manufacturers and Part 21 organisations to obtain appropriate repair guidance. The role is also responsible for ensuring structural repairs and ongoing inspections are accurately recorded and maintained within scratch and dent records and the aircraft maintenance program.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Manage the control and completion of all assigned SMS actions and Findings in a timely manner.
• Promote and maintain a high standard of quality, safety and security compliance as required by the Alliance Airlines Corporate Safety Manual. 
• Promote safety & security reporting within SMS by all staff.
• Ensure a high standard of OH&S and environmental compliance in accordance with state law.

• Provide support in relation to engineering requests raised via the CAMO database
• Coordinate oversight and management of the Dent & Buckle file for all aircraft in the alliance fleet.
• Act as a focal for aircraft structural queries and coordinate with OEM’s, Part 21 organisations and Engineering to develop repair actions.
• Provide engineering support to Heavy Maintenance events for the Alliance fleet in conjunction with the on-site Engineering Representative.
• Prompt identification & reporting of anomalies & issues to the Senior Engineering Support Engineer & Continuing Airworthiness Manager
• Liaise with Sub-Contract maintenance organisations as required to achieve operational requirements.
• Advise Continuing Airworthiness Manager immediately when a Major Defect or non-compliance occurs when advised by Engineering

• Provide appropriate recommendations based on informed decisions with respect to ADs and manufacturers and vendor service bulletins.
• Liaise with manufacturers or vendors for the resolution of engineering problems.
• Provide engineering guidance on mechanical matters
• Provide engineering guidance on suitable alternate components based on manufacturer’s data or other approved data
• Evaluate defects for possible revisions to maintenance requirements

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for an experienced aviation professional with strong Maintenance Control knowledge and an understanding of aircraft types under maintenance. You will have excellent communication, organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a team.

You will be flexible, methodical and able to respond confidently to changing work requirements, including providing advice and support outside of standard hours when required. Strong analytical, reasoning and issue resolution skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach are essential. You will also be confident liaising with people at all levels and demonstrate a strong commitment to Alliance values of Safety, Compliance and Performance.

The ideal candidate will:

• 5 years total in aviation in a similar environment
• AME on Alliance Aircraft types
• Aircraft Structures
• Experience in the aviation industry, particularly Maintenance Control
• Willing to respond to out of hour's questions & requests for advice

Why Join Alliance Airlines? 

Alliance Airlines is an established leader in contract and charter aviation, operating in safety‑critical and complex environments across Australia. 

In addition to the scope and impact of the role, Alliance offers:

• Novated Leasing – Bundle your vehicle and running costs into one convenient, tax-effective payment to help put more money back in your pocket. 
• Salary Packaging – An additional tax-effective option to maximise your take-home pay. 
• Discounted Qantas Club memberships. 
• Discounted tickets and merchandise for Queensland Reds (QRU) games. 
• Discounted hotels, tours and cruises, with access to savings across a wide range of travel and holiday options. 

Does this sound like you?

If this role aligns with your experience and skills, we encourage you to apply. Please click Apply and our recruitment team will be in contact 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.