{"id":3065188,"url":"https://alion.io/job/textron-sheetmetal-aircraft-maintenance-engineer-melbourne","title":"Sheetmetal Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Melbourne","company":{"id":1813325,"name":"Textron","domain":"textron.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/textron-com","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Oracle","truth_index":null},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Melbourne, Australia"],"countries":["AU"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":55000,"max_usd":104000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":8},"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-22T07:39:18Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-22","last_verified_at":"2026-10-30T02:17:50Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":8,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":8},"description":"Job Summary\nWe 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.\nJob Responsibilities\nPerform aircraft structural repairs, modifications, and sheet metal maintenance on Textron Aviation aircraft.\nInterpret engineering drawings, blueprints, Structural Repair Manuals (SRM), and maintenance instructions.\nFabricate, form, modify, and install sheet metal components and assemblies.\nRemove and install rivets, fasteners, panels, and structural aircraft components.\nDrill, ream, countersink, dimple, deburr, and assemble aircraft structural parts.\nInstall solid and blind rivets, bolts, screws, nutplates, and associated hardware.\nInspect aircraft structures for damage, defects, corrosion, fatigue, and wear.\nPerform corrosion treatment, repair, prevention, and application of approved surface protection coatings, primers, and finishes.\nComplete maintenance documentation accurately and in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.\nMaintain a safe work environment and comply with all workplace safety and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements.\nProvide guidance, training, and support to apprentices and less experienced maintenance personnel.\nJob Summary\nWe 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.\nJob Responsibilities\nPerform aircraft structural repairs, modifications, and sheet metal maintenance on Textron Aviation aircraft.\nInterpret engineering drawings, blueprints, Structural Repair Manuals (SRM), and maintenance instructions.\nFabricate, form, modify, and install sheet metal components and assemblies.\nRemove and install rivets, fasteners, panels, and structural aircraft components.\nDrill, ream, countersink, dimple, deburr, and assemble aircraft structural parts.\nInstall solid and blind rivets, bolts, screws, nutplates, and associated hardware.\nInspect aircraft structures for damage, defects, corrosion, fatigue, and wear.\nPerform corrosion treatment, repair, prevention, and application of approved surface protection coatings, primers, and finishes.\nComplete maintenance documentation accurately and in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.\nMaintain a safe work environment and comply with all workplace safety and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements.\nProvide guidance, training, and support to apprentices and less experienced maintenance personnel.\nEducation\nCertificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures) or equivalent recognised aircraft structural trade qualification.\nQualifications & Experience\nMinimum 5 years' experience performing aircraft structural maintenance and sheet metal repairs within an aviation maintenance environment.\nExperience on business jet or general aviation aircraft preferred, particularly Textron Aviation products.\nDemonstrated knowledge of aircraft Structural Repair Manuals (SRM) and approved maintenance data.\nSkilled in aircraft sheet metal fabrication, structural repairs, riveting, corrosion identification and treatment techniques.\nAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, and maintenance documentation.\nStrong attention to detail, safety focus, and commitment to quality workmanship.\nAbility to obtain and maintain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC).\nCASA Part 66 licence or progression toward CASA Part 66 licensing is desirable but not essential.\nThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.\nEducation\nCertificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures) or equivalent recognised aircraft structural trade qualification.\nQualifications & Experience\nMinimum 5 years' experience performing aircraft structural maintenance and sheet metal repairs within an aviation maintenance environment.\nExperience on business jet or general aviation aircraft preferred, particularly Textron Aviation products.\nDemonstrated knowledge of aircraft Structural Repair Manuals (SRM) and approved maintenance data.\nSkilled in aircraft sheet metal fabrication, structural repairs, riveting, corrosion identification and treatment techniques.\nAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, and maintenance documentation.\nStrong attention to detail, safety focus, and commitment to quality workmanship.\nAbility to obtain and maintain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC).\nCASA Part 66 licence or progression toward CASA Part 66 licensing is desirable but not essential.\nThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. 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