About The Role Bell Textron Australia is seeking a skilled and motivated Aviation Structures Engineer to join its engineering and maintenance support teams in Coffs Harbour (NSW) and Redcliffe (QLD). This role is responsible for providing structural engineering and maintenance support across a diverse fleet of rotary-wing aircraft, ensuring continued airworthiness, structural integrity, and compliance with CASA requirements. The position will work closely with maintenance teams, OEMs, and regulatory bodies in a safety-critical aviation environment.

Key Responsibilities Provide engineering and maintenance support for aircraft structural repairs, modifications, and substantiation

Review, interpret, and apply OEM structural repair manuals (SRMs), engineering orders, and service bulletins

Develop engineering instructions, repair schemes, and technical documentation in accordance with regulatory regulations

Support defect investigations, damage assessments, and root cause analysis

Liaise with OEMs and approved design organisations (DOAs) where required

Ensure all engineering activities meet regulatory, safety, and quality requirements

Support maintenance teams with technical guidance on structural issues

Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and compliance systems

Maintain accurate engineering records and documentation

Travel between operational sites as required Essential Requirements Certificate 4 in Aeroskills Structures or equivalent

Demonstrated experience in an aircraft structural engineering environment





Strong understanding of regulatory framework and airworthiness requirements

Experience working with helicopter structural systems and repair methodologies

Ability to interpret technical manuals, engineering drawings, and structural data

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capability

Ability to work both independently and within cross-functional teams

Proficiency in engineering documentation and maintenance systems

Ability to meet DAMP requirements

National Police Check

Full Australian working rights Desirable Experience Experience supporting Bell, Airbus, or Leonardo helicopter platforms

Familiarity with composite and metallic structure repairs

Previous experience in a CASA regulated environment

Exposure to fatigue analysis, damage tolerance, or structural integrity programs

Experience liaising directly with OEM engineering teams What Bell Textron Australia Offers 4-day work week (Monday–Thursday) promoting work-life balance

Competitive salary aligned with market and experience

Opportunities for professional development and further training

Exposure to a diverse and agile rotary-wing fleet

Supportive, safety-focused team environment

Opportunity to work on complex and challenging engineering projects How to Apply Please submit your resume and covering letter via the "Apply for this job" link. Applications close 29 August 2026 (may close earlier if a suitable candidate is identified).

📌 Helicopter Aviation Structures Engineer (Rotary Wing) (Redcliffe)
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