Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

We’re the airline that dares to do things a little differently. Bold, down-to-earth and built around giving our guests real choice. Safety is our backbone, service is our heartbeat, and our people are our superpower. We blend heart and smarts to deliver experiences that feel good, work brilliantly and bring a spark of fun back to flying. We’re vibrant, authentic and unapologetically human. Here, you can bring your whole self, your Virgin Flair and your ambition to a team that champions individuality, innovation and a whole lot of heart. If you’re excited by meaningful work, real opportunities to grow, and a culture where you can genuinely make a difference, you’ll feel right at home with us. Our Engineering team plays a critical role in keeping our fleet safe, reliable and ready to fly. Working across our Boeing 737 NG and 737 MAX fleet in a highly regulated environment, we combine technical expertise with innovation and continuous improvement to deliver safe, efficient and dependable operations for our guests.

What you’ll be doing

As an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical or Avionics), you will be responsible for conducting maintenance activities under the supervision of a Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) ensuring regulatory and airworthiness requirements are fully met. Our Aircraft Maintenance Organisation (AMO) is responsible for the delivery of safe and efficient aircraft maintenance services to Virgin Australia.

Ensuring that safety is the first priority in managing your activities

Perform operational duties in accordance with company exposition and procedures in various work environments

Carrying out assigned work tasks to recognised trade practices and aircraft industry standards

Notifying the supervising LAME of any significant defects found during maintenance activities

Maintaining compliance with personal and company tooling control procedures

Ensuring that all maintenance activities are conducted safely and in accordance with the relevant manuals, company procedures and regulations

* Maintaining good housekeeping practices in the work area

This is a full-time role based in Perth, working a rotating four-days-on, four-days-off roster. The shift pattern is DDNN.

You’ll be great in this role if you have…

Demonstrated experience in Aircraft Line Maintenance and Heavy Maintenance activity

A Certificate IV in Aeroskills or equivalent experience

Aircraft Sheetmetal or Composite repair skills would be an advantage

An understanding of aircraft flight operations, flight safety and airworthiness considerations

Ability to communicate with all levels of the engineering team and strong team working skills

Proactive commitment to safe work practises

Sound analytical and problem-solving skills

We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to):

Discounted flights for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)

Discounts on travel insurance, lounge membership, car hire, accommodation, and experiences worldwide

Cheaper hospitality, retail, technology, beauty and wellness services

* Free counselling and access to a wellbeing app to support your physical, mental, social and financial health

When everyone is included, everyone wins

We’re all individuals. And we love that. That’s why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQIA+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.

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