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Perform deep maintenance, inspections, structural repairs, composite repairs, modifications, corrosion rectification, and component replacement on F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft. Interpret engineering drawings and technical publications, complete maintenance documentation, and ensure compliance with safety, quality, airworthiness, and aviation regulatory requirements. The role requires precision workmanship in a regulated military aviation environment and offers opportunities to develop advanced composite repair expertise.
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/1949189
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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) - Structures
Deep Maintenance & Composite Repair Specialist
Location: RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland
Employment Type: Full-Time
Program: Super Hornet Sustainment Program
Shape the Future of Military Aviation
Do you take pride in precision craftsmanship? Are you passionate about restoring aircraft structures to the highest standards of safety and airworthiness?
Boeing Defence Australia is seeking a qualified Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) - Structures to join our Deep Maintenance Team supporting the Australian Defence Force's fleet of F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft at RAAF Base Amberley.
This is an opportunity to work within a highly skilled team performing complex structural maintenance, repairs and modifications on one of the world's most advanced combat aircraft. The role offers significant exposure to advanced composite repair techniques, structural restoration activities and depot-level maintenance operations.
If you enjoy solving challenging technical problems, working with precision and seeing the tangible results of your craftsmanship, we'd like to hear from you.
About the Role
As an AME Structures Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out structural maintenance activities in support of scheduled deep maintenance programs and aircraft recovery tasks.
Working within a safety-critical aviation environment, your responsibilities will include:
A significant portion of this role involves advanced composite repair work, making it ideal for technicians looking to further develop specialist structural and composite repair expertise.
What You'll Bring
Essential
Desirable
Why This Role is Different
Unlike routine flightline maintenance, Deep Maintenance provides the opportunity to work on aircraft at a level few technicians ever experience.
You'll have the opportunity to:
Every aircraft that leaves Deep Maintenance does so because of the skill, dedication and professionalism of technicians like you.
Security Requirements
Applicants must:
What We Offer
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At Boeing Defence Australia, we believe the best outcomes are achieved through diverse teams and inclusive workplaces.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to creating an environment where every employee is respected, valued and empowered to contribute.
Join a Team That Keeps Australia's Super Hornets Flying
This is more than a structures role.
It's an opportunity to apply your trade to some of the most advanced aircraft in service, develop specialist composite repair expertise and become part of a team trusted to deliver aircraft back to the flightline ready for the mission ahead.
Precision. Craftsmanship. Airworthiness.
Every repair matters. Every aircraft matters. Every mission depends on it.
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.
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/1949189
Attachments:
No File Attached
Share This:
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) - Structures
Deep Maintenance & Composite Repair Specialist
Location: RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland
Employment Type: Full-Time
Program: Super Hornet Sustainment Program
Shape the Future of Military Aviation
Do you take pride in precision craftsmanship? Are you passionate about restoring aircraft structures to the highest standards of safety and airworthiness?
Boeing Defence Australia is seeking a qualified Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) - Structures to join our Deep Maintenance Team supporting the Australian Defence Force's fleet of F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft at RAAF Base Amberley.
This is an opportunity to work within a highly skilled team performing complex structural maintenance, repairs and modifications on one of the world's most advanced combat aircraft. The role offers significant exposure to advanced composite repair techniques, structural restoration activities and depot-level maintenance operations.
If you enjoy solving challenging technical problems, working with precision and seeing the tangible results of your craftsmanship, we'd like to hear from you.
About the Role
As an AME Structures Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out structural maintenance activities in support of scheduled deep maintenance programs and aircraft recovery tasks.
Working within a safety-critical aviation environment, your responsibilities will include:
- Aircraft structural inspections and repairs
- Composite structure assessment and repair
- Metallic structure repair and restoration
- Removal and replacement of aircraft structural components
- Fabrication and installation of repair schemes
- Corrosion assessment and rectification
- Aircraft modification activities
- Interpretation of engineering drawings and technical publications
- Completion of maintenance documentation and certification activities
- Compliance with safety, quality and airworthiness requirements
A significant portion of this role involves advanced composite repair work, making it ideal for technicians looking to further develop specialist structural and composite repair expertise.
What You'll Bring
Essential
- Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures)
- Demonstrated experience as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Structures
- Experience performing aircraft structural repairs in a regulated aviation environment
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, repair instructions and technical manuals
- Strong commitment to safety, quality and compliance
- High attention to detail and workmanship standards
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
Desirable
- Composite repair experience
- Military aviation experience
- Experience in deep maintenance, heavy maintenance or depot-level maintenance environments
- Experience working under DASR, CASA or equivalent aviation regulatory frameworks
- Experience with aircraft corrosion prevention and rectification programs
Why This Role is Different
Unlike routine flightline maintenance, Deep Maintenance provides the opportunity to work on aircraft at a level few technicians ever experience.
You'll have the opportunity to:
- Perform major structural inspections and repairs
- Develop specialist composite repair skills
- Work closely with engineering and quality professionals
- Contribute to aircraft life extension and fleet sustainment outcomes
- Build expertise on one of Australia's most capable military aircraft platforms
Every aircraft that leaves Deep Maintenance does so because of the skill, dedication and professionalism of technicians like you.
Security Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be Australian Citizens
- Be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance
- Successfully complete applicable pre-employment screening requirements
What We Offer
- Meaningful Work
- Support a capability that directly contributes to Australia's national defence.
- Technical Challenge
- Work on complex structural and composite repairs that require genuine trade expertise.
- Professional Development
- Access ongoing training and opportunities to expand your technical capability and career pathway.
- Supportive Team Environment
- Join a team that values safety, craftsmanship, professionalism and continuous improvement.
- Competitive Employment Conditions
- Enjoy competitive remuneration, employee benefits and career opportunities within one of Australia's leading aerospace organisations.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At Boeing Defence Australia, we believe the best outcomes are achieved through diverse teams and inclusive workplaces.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to creating an environment where every employee is respected, valued and empowered to contribute.
Join a Team That Keeps Australia's Super Hornets Flying
This is more than a structures role.
It's an opportunity to apply your trade to some of the most advanced aircraft in service, develop specialist composite repair expertise and become part of a team trusted to deliver aircraft back to the flightline ready for the mission ahead.
Precision. Craftsmanship. Airworthiness.
Every repair matters. Every aircraft matters. Every mission depends on it.
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.
Boeing Melbourne, Victoria, AUS Office
226 Lorimer Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3207
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