[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Textron jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Textron · Melbourne, AUS # Sheetmetal Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Melbourne Melbourne, AUS Skilled Trades & Maintenance Listed on Textron’s official careers site. Posted October 8, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Textron’s careers site →](https://careers.textron.com/jobs/4CE15EB8C40047AC880CF50C4A2E59F1/job/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Textron](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/) / Sheetmetal Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Melbourne ## Job description ### Sheetmetal Aircraft Maintenance Engineer \- Melbourne Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands\. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight\. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career\. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one\. Your success is our success\. Description ### Job Summary We are currently seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer \(AME\) – Structures / Sheet Metal to join our Melbourne Service Centre, located at Essendon Fields\. The AME Sheetmetal is responsible for the fabrication, assembly, installation, modification, inspection, and repair of aircraft structures and sheet metal components\. The role performs maintenance in accordance with approved technical data, Structural Repair Manuals \(SRM\), engineering drawings, company procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and workmanship\. ### Job Responsibilities - Perform aircraft structural repairs, modifications, and sheet metal maintenance on Textron Aviation aircraft\. - Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, Structural Repair Manuals \(SRM\), and maintenance instructions\. - Fabricate, form, modify, and install sheet metal components and assemblies\. - Remove and install rivets, fasteners, panels, and structural aircraft components\. - Drill, ream, countersink, dimple, deburr, and assemble aircraft structural parts\. - Install solid and blind rivets, bolts, screws, nutplates, and associated hardware\. - Inspect aircraft structures for damage, defects, corrosion, fatigue, and wear\. - Perform corrosion treatment, repair, prevention, and application of approved surface protection coatings, primers, and finishes\. - Complete maintenance documentation accurately and in accordance with company and regulatory requirements\. - Maintain a safe work environment and comply with all workplace safety and Safety Management System \(SMS\) requirements\. - Provide guidance, training, and support to apprentices and less experienced maintenance personnel\. ### Qualifications Education - Certificate IV in Aeroskills \(Structures\) or equivalent recognised aircraft structural trade qualification\. ### Qualifications & Experience - Minimum 5 years' experience performing aircraft structural maintenance and sheet metal repairs within an aviation maintenance environment\. - Experience on business jet or general aviation aircraft preferred, particularly Textron Aviation products\. - Demonstrated knowledge of aircraft Structural Repair Manuals \(SRM\) and approved maintenance data\. - Skilled in aircraft sheet metal fabrication, structural repairs, riveting, corrosion identification and treatment techniques\. - Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, and maintenance documentation\. - Strong attention to detail, safety focus, and commitment to quality workmanship\. - Ability to obtain and maintain an Aviation Security Identification Card \(ASIC\)\. - CASA Part 66 licence or progression toward CASA Part 66 licensing is desirable but not essential\. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job\. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified\. ### Recruiting Company Textron Aviation ### Primary Location Australia-Melbourne ### Job Function Flight Operations ### Schedule Full-time ### Job Level Individual Contributor ### Job Type Standard ### Shift First Shift ### Job Posting 10/08/2026, 1:20:07 AM ### Job Number 345481 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 8, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 19, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 11 days - Location: Melbourne, AUS[Apply on Textron’s careers site →](https://careers.textron.com/jobs/4CE15EB8C40047AC880CF50C4A2E59F1/job/) ## More jobs at Textron ### [2027 - Mechanical Engineer I (Crewed Land) - Slidell, LA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/jobs/4092363e9ef1415cea39/) Slidell, LA ### [2027 Co-Op - Mechanical Engineer (Uncrewed Land & Air) - Hunt Valley, MD](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/jobs/b04254a5f60e5e425d5a/) Hunt Valley, MD ### [2027 Internship - AES Mechanical Installations Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/jobs/45845e945b1d2a6dc458/) Wichita, KS ### [2027 Internship - Engineering Mechanical Systems - ECS/IPS](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/jobs/21548154f84a670580b6/) Wichita, KS ### [2027 Internship - Engineering Mechanical Systems - Hydraulics/Gear/Brakes](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/textron/jobs/84af391b0b88822d3f2d/) Wichita, KS ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Aircraft Maintenance Technician/Sheetmetal Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/airbus/jobs/411c8d42c06ad470414f/) AIRBUS · Pasay City ### [Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Avionics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/1a8dd2e7524e09bb739e/) Lockheed Martin · Yerriyong, AUS ### [Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Avionics, Mechanical, Structures](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/2edeb160ace86790352d/) Lockheed Martin · Yerriyong, AUS ### [Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer B1 - Gulfstream](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/5bc76e6e86b9042e3201/) General Dynamics · Basel, Basel-Landschaft, CH ### [Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-airlines-group/jobs/20a796d5e3a703ea6458/) American Airlines Group OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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