Sheetmetal Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Melbourne
Job description
Job Summary
We are currently seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) – Structures / Sheet Metal to join our Melbourne Service Centre, located at Essendon Fields. The AME Sheetmetal is responsible for the fabrication, assembly, installation, modification, inspection, and repair of aircraft structures and sheet metal components. The role performs maintenance in accordance with approved technical data, Structural Repair Manuals (SRM), engineering drawings, company procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and workmanship.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform aircraft structural repairs, modifications, and sheet metal maintenance on Textron Aviation aircraft.
- Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, Structural Repair Manuals (SRM), and maintenance instructions.
- Fabricate, form, modify, and install sheet metal components and assemblies.
- Remove and install rivets, fasteners, panels, and structural aircraft components.
- Drill, ream, countersink, dimple, deburr, and assemble aircraft structural parts.
- Install solid and blind rivets, bolts, screws, nutplates, and associated hardware.
- Inspect aircraft structures for damage, defects, corrosion, fatigue, and wear.
- Perform corrosion treatment, repair, prevention, and application of approved surface protection coatings, primers, and finishes.
- Complete maintenance documentation accurately and in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain a safe work environment and comply with all workplace safety and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements.
- Provide guidance, training, and support to apprentices and less experienced maintenance personnel.
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At the heart of Textron Inc. lies a century-long legacy of transformation and relentless innovation. What began in 1923 as a modest textile operation founded by Royal Little in Boston has evolved into a global multi-industry powerhouse, redefining how the world moves, flies, and operates. Textron’s culture is built on the spirit of 'pushing past possible,' a mantra that drives its 35,000 employees across more than 25 countries to engineer solutions that protect soldiers, power industries, and connect people. This commitment to progress is evident in its diverse family of powerful brands, including Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems, each a leader in its respective field. The company fosters a dynamic environment where makers, thinkers, and doers are empowered to turn bold ideas into reality. Textron places a premium on talent development, believing that its success is inextricably linked to the growth and well-being of its people. From supporting veterans in continuing their mission to investing in the next generation of engineers through robust educational assistance and flight training programs, Textron cultivates a workforce that is as versatile as its product portfolio. The organization champions a culture of integrity, respect, and collaboration, ensuring that every team member—whether designing autonomous vehicles or manufacturing next-generation aircraft—feels valued and inspired to contribute to a safer, more connected world.
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