Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Keep Aircraft Soaring—Your Expertise Makes It Happen!

Are you passionate about aviation and skilled in keeping aircraft performing at their best? As a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the safety and reliability of our fleet. You’ll be responsible for inspecting, testing, repairing, and installing aircraft systems, subassemblies, and components.

In this hands-on role, you’ll carry out mechanical servicing, maintenance, repairs, and modifications—all in strict accordance with technical instructions, aviation regulations, and company procedures. If you thrive in a high-performance environment and take pride in precision work, we want to hear from you. This position is based at our Carrara Hangar on the Gold Coast.

Why SLSQ?

• Contribute to an organisation that saves lives!
• Increase your take home pay with Salary Packaging.
• Paid parental leave available.
• Onsite parking.
• Employee assistance program EAP for health and wellbeing.

What You’ll Do:

• Performing duties within the scope of your CASA engineering license.
• Reporting aircraft maintenance needs, tooling and equipment issues, and hangar safety concerns to the Engineering Manager, Chief Engineer, or Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers.
• Actively participating in ongoing training and identifying your own professional development needs.
• Carrying out additional tasks as directed by your manager.
• Protecting confidential information, proprietary technology, and sensitive maintenance practices.
• Following all operational policies, procedures, and technical instructions set by SLSQ Aviation.

About You:

• Completion (or progress toward completion) of an aircraft and/or engine trade certificate, CASA exams, or equivalent Defence Force airframe and engine training aligned with National Aerospace Competency Standards.
• A strong focus on aircraft maintenance, airworthiness, and safety protocols.
• Solid communication and problem-solving skills to support effective troubleshooting and team coordination.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset—essential for working in a close-knit team.
• A willingness to continue CASA licensing exams, with the goal of becoming licensed on SLSQ Aviation’s aircraft types.
• A proven ability to apply and uphold workplace health and safety policies and practices.
• Flexible to provide after hours engineering response if needed.

About SLSQ:

Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) is a vibrant organisation dedicated to saving lives and promoting beach safety across Queensland. Established in 1930, SLSQ supports over 36,000 members across 57 surf lifesaving clubs. With more than 600 employees, SLSQ delivers lifesaving services, community education, surf sports, and training programs that engage over 462,000 people.

Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) is committed to creating a fair, inclusive, and representative organisation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people with disability. If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact hr@lifesaving.com.au.

Join Surf Life Saving Queensland and be part of a passionate team making a real difference in communities across the state!