About the role The Field Air Group is seeking a talented and committed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Apprentice (B1.1) to join our team in Mitchell Park, VIC from January 4th 2027.

This is an exciting full-time apprenticeship opportunity within the aircraft engineering industry, offering you the chance to develop specialised skills in aircraft avionic maintenance and support. As an apprentice, you will work alongside experienced engineers to gain practical, hands-on experience in maintaining and servicing aircraft systems whilst completing your formal qualifications. This role is fundamental to ensuring the safety and reliability of aircraft operations, and you will play a vital part in our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of aviation maintenance.

Key responsibilities

- Performing routine maintenance, inspections and troubleshooting on aircraft avionics systems under the supervision of qualified engineers
- Installing, testing and repairing avionics equipment and components in accordance with manufacturer specifications and regulatory requirements
- Following technical manuals, maintenance schedules and work instructions to complete assigned tasks accurately and safely
- Maintaining detailed maintenance records and documentation for all work performed on aircraft systems
- Assisting in the diagnosis and resolution of avionics faults and issues reported by flight crews
- Conducting routine servicing and component replacements as directed by senior maintenance engineers
- Ensuring compliance with Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulations and organisational safety procedures at all times
- Participating in on-the-job training and formal classroom instruction to achieve your apprenticeship qualifications
- Contributing to a collaborative maintenance team environment and supporting colleagues as required

What we're looking for

- A high standard of literacy
- Attention to detail in work standards




- General aviation maintenance experience
- Strong interest in aviation
- Valuable computer skills
- High standard of personal presentation
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment
- Car licence

About us The Field Air Group is family owned long standing and diverse aviation company. Celebrating over 60 years of operation, principle activities include:

- Air Tractor aircraft dealership for the Asia Pacific (aircraft sales, spares and maintenance)
- General aviation maintenance
- Aerial agricultural operations in Victoria and New South Wales
- Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT) firebombing services (wheeled and amphibious) to Government Agencies in South Eastern Australia
- Large Air Tanker (LAT) firebombing services to Government Agencies in Australia (Field Air operate Q400AT and RJ85 types in Australia in partnership with the Conair Group of Canada)
- Other specialist aviation services

About the Opportunity Field Air’s maintenance division covers a wide range of activities including both piston and turbine aircraft in the agricultural, firefighting and general aviation sectors.

There is also scope at certain times of the year to be actively involved in the field support of our aircraft in both the aerial agricultural and aerial firefighting sectors. This year our maintenance team will provide Air Tractor maintenance support around Australia as well as customer support in locations such as Current Zealand, Greece, Indonesia and China.

Hours of Work

This role is advertised as a full-time position on a Monday to Friday basis with the typical work day from 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 8:00am to 2:30pm Friday from the 4th January 2027.

Apply now To apply for the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Apprentice (B2 - Avionics) position, please submit your resume, a cover letter outlining your interest in this role. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team. Applications close Monday 5th of October

📌 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Apprenticeship 2027.1) (Mitchell Park)
🏢 The Field Air Group
📍 Mitchell Park