Maintenance Watch Engineer – Drive Operational Excellence in Aviation

Location: Brisbane, Australia

Industry: Cargo Aviation | ACMI | Engineering

Aircraft Maintenance | AOG Support | Reliability Management

About Texel Air

Texel Air has been a trusted name in aviation for over a decade, operating successfully in the Middle East, New Zealand, and Australia. With a strong on-time performance record in New Zealand, our Australian operations are growing rapidly, with a fleet of B737 NG Boeing Converted Freighters expanding through 2026 and beyond.

As we continue to build our Australian-based operations, we are seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Watch Engineer to join our Brisbane-based team and ensure maximum aircraft availability with minimal disruption.

The Role

You will be responsible for keeping Texel Air’s fleet flying safely and efficiently by coordinating maintenance activities, troubleshooting aircraft defects, and managing AOG situations. This role requires strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under pressure to support aircraft availability and schedule integrity.

Key responsibilities include

-Maximising aircraft availability by coordinating inputs from maintenance providers and internal teams.

-Managing AOG situations and working closely with maintenance providers to resolve issues promptly.

-Monitoring and clearing deferred defects to maintain a safe and airworthy fleet.

-Providing troubleshooting support for aircraft defects in collaboration with engineering and maintenance teams.





-Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements across CAA NZ, CASA, FAA, and Part 43, Part 91, Part 121, and Part 145 frameworks.

-Keeping key stakeholders informed, ensuring smooth communication across departments.

What We’re Looking For To be successful in this role, you will need:

-10+ years of certifying experience as a Licensed Engineer in Line or Base Maintenance.

-3+ years of experience on B737 NG in a Line Maintenance or MCC environment.

-Expertise in maintenance planning processes in an airline or maintenance organisation.

-Strong understanding of Technical Log/E-log and MEL processes.

-Knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS) and best practices in operational safety.

-Proficiency in My Boeing Fleet applications and technical manuals.

-Strong MS Office skills for reporting and coordination.

-A proactive, solutions-driven approach to problem-solving in a energetic environment.

This role requires shift work, availability outside normal office hours, and occasional travel across Australia, New Zealand, and internationally.

Why Join Texel Air?

-A growing, high-performance cargo airline with exciting expansion plans.

-A supportive, family-focused culture that values teamwork and expertise.

-A dynamic role that offers challenges, variety, and career growth opportunities.

-A competitive salary package and the chance to be part of a specialist aviation team.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced MCC Engineer looking for your next challenge in a fast-growing cargo airline, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now!

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