Helicopter Aviation Structures Engineer (Rotary Wing)

Helicopter Aviation Structures Engineer (Rotary Wing)

Locations: Coffs Harbour NSW & Redcliffe QLD.

About the Role

Bell Textron Australia is seeking a skilled and motivated Aviation Structures Engineer to join our 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

Certificate 4 in Aeroskills Structures or equivalent





Demonstrated experience in 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

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 We Offer

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 dynamic rotary-wing fleet

Supportive, safety-focused team environment

Opportunity to work on complex and challenging engineering projects

Applications close 29 August 2026

For a confidential discussion, please contact:

(02)5674 9*** or ******@bellflight.au

Bell Textron Australia is an equal chance employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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