Apprentice - Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

• Kickstart your career with the Babcock Apprenticeship Program 
• Work alongside Australia's best Aircraft Engineers
• Contribute towards serving a purpose in our community!

About the role

Ready to start your career journey as a B1 (mechanical) or B2 (avionics) Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer in Aviation?

Located in Horn Island, we have an exciting opportunity for an apprentice to join the team and learn from the industry’s leading professionals.  Our team is made up of people who understand our business inside and out, and experts from different fields who challenge us to do things differently.

Under supervision, you will learn how to maintain, service and repair Babcock’s aircraft and carry out planned maintenance in accordance with Company and manufacturer’s procedures.

Depending on the trade, typically your role will include; 

Avionics Apprentice - maintains, inspects and undertakes fault diagnostics of electrical, instrument and radio systems and accessories on the aircraft. These include power generation and distribution systems, ignition and engine monitoring systems, autopilot and integrated flight systems, environmental control systems, radar and communication systems.

Mechanical Apprentice - maintains, inspect and undertake fault diagnosis of airframe, engine systems and mechanical components and accessories on aircraft. These include undercarriage, wheels and brakes, pressurisation, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, flight control systems, engine control systems and pressurisation and environmental control systems. 

About you

We are looking for someone who has a genuine passion to learn and grow in this industry. 

To be successful, the skills and abilities required include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Have mechanical aptitude
• Passion for helicopters and aviation
• Have passed a minimum of Year 10 English and Mathematics 
• You will need to be self-motivated and have a mature attitude to complete the required studies and pass exams

• Have good communication skills, including fluent spoken and written English
• The ability to obtain and hold an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)

In return the successful candidate will be offered a very competitive salary and be part of a fun team environment with ongoing support and training to continually develop your skills.

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you 

• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;
• You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;
• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days;
• You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver

Who we are

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,300 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy. To provide you some local context, some of the programs our team are proud to be a part of involve:

• Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
• Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
• Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
• Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Land Business.

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.

To learn more about us visit www.babcock.com.au

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

The health and safety of our people, customers and communities is our number one priority. To comply with public health orders or our customer requirements, it is a requirement that you are fully vaccinated for the following to be appointed to this role.

Measles, Mumps, Rubella

Varicella (chicken pox)

Hepatitis B

Pertussis (whooping cough)

Please speak to us if you have any questions about this based on your individual circumstances.

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Job Req # SF 58446