At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to maintain and repair advanced rotary-wing aircraft.
- Company: Babcock International Group, a leader in aerospace and defence.
- Benefits: Supportive environment, career growth, training opportunities, and a focus on safety.
- Other info: Opportunity for hands-on work and mentoring apprentices in a high-performing team.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team ensuring aviation safety and reliability.
- Qualifications: Valid trade certification and experience in aircraft structural maintenance.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Location: Essendon, VIC, AU, 3041
Onsite or Hybrid: Full-time opportunity supporting critical aviation operations. Work across advanced rotary-wing aircraft platforms. Join a highly skilled team delivering safe and reliable airworthiness outcomes.
About the Role
Babcock is seeking an experienced Structures Engineer (AME) to join our Aviation team. Working within a dynamic maintenance environment, you will provide specialist structural maintenance support across aircraft fleets, undertaking a broad range of activities including sheet metal repairs, composite repairs, corrosion prevention and control, modifications, and interior and exterior preservation. This role is M‑F. Reporting to the appropriate Line Manager or Coordinating Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME), you will play a key role in maintaining aircraft airworthiness, supporting maintenance activities, and contributing to the safe and efficient delivery of aviation services. This is a hands‑on position suited to a motivated aviation professional who takes pride in quality workmanship, safety, and continuous improvement. The role may require occasional travel to other Babcock locations and support across multiple aircraft fleets as operational requirements dictate.
Success in this role will come from your technical expertise, commitment to safety and regulatory compliance, strong attention to detail, and ability to work collaboratively within a high‑performing maintenance team.
About You
To Be Successful, You Will Bring:
- Valid trade certification relevant to aircraft structural maintenance.
- Demonstrated experience as a Structures AME, including sheet metal and composite repairs.
- Rotary‑wing aircraft experience (highly desirable).
- Experience mentoring and supporting apprentices and developing trades personnel.
- Aircraft painting experience and qualifications (preferred).
- Strong understanding of aviation maintenance regulations and compliance requirements, including CASA regulations and associated guidance material.
- Ability to interpret maintenance instructions, drawings, and technical documentation.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills with a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and airworthiness.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform structural maintenance activities including sheet metal repairs, composite repairs, corrosion prevention and modifications.
- Support engineering activities and provide technical assistance as required.
- Ensure all maintenance activities are conducted in accordance with Babcock's Safety Management System (SMS) and Quality Management System (QM).
- Comply with all applicable CARs, CASRs, Civil Aviation Orders and CASA guidance material.
- Carry out work safely and efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of workmanship and airworthiness.
- Work under the direction of the certifying LAME and comply with all maintenance instructions and procedures.
- Complete maintenance documentation accurately and ensure all records are maintained in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
- Maintain awareness of task progress and communicate any issues impacting completion, including tooling, spares, support equipment or technical concerns.
- Assist with maintaining clean, organised and safe work environments.
- Provide mentoring, guidance and on‑job training to Apprentices, AMEs and LAMEs where appropriate.
- Maintain currency on relevant manuals, procedures and technical publications.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute positively to team performance.
Your Future at Babcock – What We Offer You
Babcock offers a supportive and engaging environment where you can drive change and grow your career; We promote and foster training and development; Central to Babcock’s core values are those of health, safety and environment, and diversity; The opportunity to be a part of something BIG!
Who we are
Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century. Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,700 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.
So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
Structural Engineer employer: Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.
Babcock International Group is an exceptional employer located in Henderson, WA, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters professional growth and development. With a strong commitment to work-life integration, employees benefit from flexible arrangements, comprehensive leave entitlements, and access to ongoing learning opportunities through platforms like LinkedIn Learning. The supportive culture encourages collaboration and recognition, making it an ideal place for engineers looking to make a meaningful impact in the aerospace and defence sectors.
Contact Details:
Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA. Recruitment Team
